Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-29
AUTO CHOSEN D. c. KING
BY VOTELESS MOTORISTS
Continued from First Page)


crowds surged into the building
which houses the show and made
careful inspection Of the models
and accessories displayed on the
two floors. Low-priced cars and
those in the more expensive field
were viewed alike. Different from
former years, the crowds did not
make just a brief round OF OBJ
servation and then hurry out.
They tarried for many moments
around some popular model be-
fore moving to another space,
where a new creation would catch
the eye. all rugged up in its finery.
Because of the interest dis
played last night, those in charge
of the show are confident that
the $4,000 record crowd Of last
year will be exceeded by the end
of this week. This belief is given
added weight by the records
broken this year in other cities
where shows have been held.
To the layman without a great
mechanical conception Of the au-
tomobile the show appealed. The
color scheme brought out more
than any other year by the man
ufacturer, proved pleasing. No
where could the somber black de-
signs be seen. In its place were
all the colors OF the rainbow and
delicate shades OF that spectrum
that the human eye can scarcely
detect.
Show a Success.
To the layman with further ad-
vanced ideas concerning cars, the
show was success. He notices
the soft, graceful lines OF this
years models, which all the cars
possessed. Deeper and narrower
radiators, he notices. Departure
from the conventional In the size
and shape of the hood lowers.
More narrow body pillars. Form
fitting or saddle spring seats. Ad-
Unstable steering columns and
front seats. Better placement OF
cowl lights. All these refined fea-
lures catches his eye. and were
pleasing. He takes for granted
that the motor was all right. and
finally surges out into the night
feeling it was a great show.
To the experienced visitor. with
full knowledge of what makes an
automobile run~-and there are a
surprising large number of this
class outside OF the workers in the
industry--the show proves of
great interest and wen worth a
visit.
Notes Exteriors Casually.
He casually takes In the ex-
teriors OF the various models. He
notes In passing their new refine
ments and mods his head with APP
prevail. But he goes further than
the two classes mentioned before.
He lifts up the hood. He notices
new things In mechanical con-
struction. He notes designs for
greater engine power. The pre-
dominance Of aluminium pistons.
vibration hampers, four point en-
CINE supporters. pump fuel feeds.
heat control, dual carburetors.
cleaning up OF electric wiring, i'm
provement OF the cooling systems,
crank case FelltlldtlUtt, 6llIItI
frames. the new form Of steering
wheels, the Standardization of
four wheel brakes and sitter
frames. All these he ascertains
with approval.
Before leaving the show, 1t was
now near closing time, he goes
through the spaces allotted for
accessories. Here he inspects new
tools, new improvements for TAX
Ing care Of the car. The closing
hour arrives and reluctantly he
takes his departure. THE show
was fine" he expresses himself.
III wish I had had more time.
Perhaps can get there again In
n few days"
SO the three classes leave the
exhibit hall fully convinced Of the
success OF the show. And SO 1t la
with other things In life. People
Judge things by their knowledge
and leave other judgments to the
others, r. Is the wise man. after
all, that realizes his own limita-
lions. II every one thought alike