Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-09
VOLUME ADDS
CARS Value
Custon-Like Car Made
Possible Through
Mass Output

PONTIAC. Mich, Dec. s.-Notor-
inE America greeted with extraordi-
rsrv enthusiasm the latest. line n
Oakland All-American Skies. now on
display at dealer S-howroous
throughout the country, according 10
reports received ~ the factory here
From indications If the reception
accorded the car. ". r. Tracy, vice
president in charge of sales Of The
Oakland Motor Car company. stated
that beyond question the latest Al
American would sweep 10 sales rec
ORD higher than ever before attained
~ any Oakland model mt ont " the
p wears the company has been man
u~fac'urinE automobiles,
Th- general impression made 1T
the line. advicss from field head
quarters ststs, Ia that ~ ? totally
new automobile totally different
from any car now on the road Toe
rowerfuI-appesrinE front end, of
exclusive design, achieves ? distin--
Tive air that rnr body lines md
smart nuco color combinations hsar
cut "a the sweep Of the beautiful
Proportional back panel.
Thousands ~ people vho ALREADY
~ EfEM wv ~ f
ularly upon the two new models add
ed - the line this year-ihe landau
let sedan ard the convertible cahrio-
let. Both fittinElv illustrate how
the economies ~ mass PROJECTION
are making available n the public
- ian Increasing number m fine car
features ~ moderate cost.
Tho Landaulet. a. the name ~
rlies. follows in design ? custom
built ear. and boasts smartness ~
moderate cost that formerly was he
lieved exclusive - rark avenue.
This model is the only Inc n ii=
kind on the market IN the medium
low priced field. listing ~ inly ST.
o1s {. 2. y. the factory
While following ~ general appear
snee IN ultrs-emsri snort landau So
dan. the lsudaulet a. equipped With 2
Foft folding fabric tcp over the rear
quarter section. Thi. may he easily
lowered for open-sir summe driv-
ing. and as easily closed for protec-
ton against the weather. The rear
compartment is roomy and deep. with
a small window IN tho rear. impsrt-
ing an intimate and coy air q the
interior.
A limousine rug. period hardware
ard other luxurious fitments five
the interior n richness in keeping
NTH the aristocratic exterior.
The landaulet sedan is the highest
-riced car IN tho latest Ail-Amorican
line. the seven body type listing
from Sl.tt5 a. Sl.375-all prices r..
q. b. factory. with Lovcjoy shock alb
sorhers and fitted spring covers I'M
cluded w the list price.
While particular attention focused
UPON the landsulet sedan for It's sp-
pesrance n having been built Nv
costly hand methods. . high measure
of enthusiasm also IL being sho1n
for the convertible cabriolst.
This model has 2 rumble scat fold
ing down flush into the rear deck W
which two extra passengers nav
comfortably he carried. The scat nj
upholstered in wratherproof compo-
sition fabric and Il equipped With
arm rests. 4 rear con partment door
opens into tho forward end Of the
deck and affords ample space for
relf clubs and medium-sized parcels.
The cabrioiet has two side ventil-
stors operated hv foot controls
40 al closed modelr-ard w addition
. tor covl ventllstor, Upholstery IS
If rich genue leather.
IN endoving the Now Oakland line
.ith unique lines unlike any other
car now on the road. from grill front
rros--flov radiator ~ tailor made
rear fender guards, Oakland artist
engineers cooperating With crafts
: nsn Of the Fisher Body organization.
sought n achieve eight major body
features: U) Correct seating posi-
ton: C2l Freedom from rattle or
rumble. (3l Rigid b%racinG. ca Du
rability. t5) Strength and safety.
C6) Form fitting cushions: CD Side
ecvl ventilstors; and Cs) Adjustable
driver seat - suit individual pref
erenrer.