Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-27

tapers across the cOwlS and center
hood hinge. Heavy steel tenders are
Of one-piece design with beading along
the center. The tie rod and cowl bars
are curved to harmonic with the gen.
eral lines of the car, while the radiat-
or cap is of wing design.
Rightly and balance are claimed for
the mono-piece body, which is so
mounted on the chassis that the pas
senger load rides closely to the ground.
Side sway is eliminated, 1t is claimed
and safety promoted. On the panel
dashboard are grouped the starting but
ton, carburetor choke, manifold heat
control, spark control and theft lock
ignition switch. The one-piece finger
thin steering wheel holds the light con-
troll switch, gasoline throttle and horn
button. Gear shift Is standard.
Engine design has been refined to
provide greater power, economy, speed
and acceleration. An IT. head type
engine is used. with a seven bearing
crankshaft, while a new front exhaust
manifold leaves the driving compart-
ment free from engine heat. A total
braking area in excess Of $50 inches
is claimed for the new Chrysler n.y.
draulic weather-proof four wheel
brakes. expanding in 12-inch brake
drums. The hand brake is of the con-
tracing band type and Is located at
the rear OF the transmission. Dodge
has new style wheels with elliptical
spokes and mushroom hub caps. Love-
joy hydraulic shock absorbers are
standard equipment.
New Deusenberg Frame.
A new type of frame construction
to eliminate wheel wabble and radiat-
or Shimmy is featured in the new
Deusenberg, known as the "A" type
construction, effected by use Of two
pinch heat treated alloy steel cast
ings, one of which extends on each
side of the frame. The rear end Of
the motor rests on two specially design
ed anchors with double seats, securely
riveted to the sides of the frame,
while the frame itself is said to be the
heaviest used on any passenger car.
six cross members are used.
One Of the featured models Is the
Deusenberg convertible roadster, with
body in rich black, relieved by mar
row chromium plate body molding.
The lengthy lines are accentuated by
the design, and that of the convertible
Burbank top, which slantS forward
giving a smart effect. The rumble
seat is upholstered and trimmed in
black leather. Wide door windows, fit
tightly and are concealed in the door
when not in use.
Dupont Motors, of Wilmington, spe-
cializes each year in the construction of
limited number of high-grade cars.
This year it is featuring the new
eight-cylinder models, with motors of
the L-head type, developing 125 horse
power. A cast aluminium cover pro-
tects the ignition unit, wiring and plugs
from dirt and moisture. Internal ex-
panding hydraulic brakes are of Lock-
heed design. The line comprises six
body styles.
Durant Motors offers "a models for
1929 in complete line of cars, with
wheelbaSe from LOT inches to 1l9
inches. The Durant "40' is con-
tinuation Of the four known as the
Star of other years. 1t has Red
Seal motor Bendix four wheel brakes
and f1at-grip steering wheel.
Durant Engine Powerful.
The Durant Six go" features a big
ger and more powerful engine on
109-inch wheelbase, Manchester bal
ANGER and Bendix four-wheel brakes.
The car is available in all standard
models The Six SO" is new to the
Durant line, outstanding features be-
ing the Durant special silent third and
double high transmission, which is
said to effect 20 per cent reduction
in gasoline and oil consumption and a
40 per cent reduction in engine wear.
The chassis Is Of 112-inch wheelbase,
with shock absorbers all around. A
new radiator is used in the new
models, higher than the previous ra-
diator, but retaining the distinctive
grill work of Durant. The "70," which
tops the line, is also a new model,
featuring the same type of transmits
sion as the go" An added feature
is manual control radiator shutter.
The Erskine line offered by Stude-
baker is available In seven models,
with bodies of new design. A new
deep. narrow radiator flanked by head
lamps of new design, topped by fiat
radiator cap is standard. Appear
ance of the body lines is accumulated
by the new molding treatment, which
flows in curve from the windshield
down to the lower corner of the hood.
Interiors are refined with a recessed
ash tray, dome light and antique ivory
instrument panel on which are grouped
all the instruments. All models are
powered by the Erskine six motor,
which holds several records.
Essex offers the new Challenger line,
with rs different mechanical and body
mprovements-more speed and power,
new steering gear, four wheel brakes
and other improvements. Greater
speed and power are due to larger
bore, high compression, increased valve
lift, new cylinder head, improved valve
timing, new fabrication, larger radiator,
new type fan, new muller and high
gear ratio. A new steering gear is in
the car, adjustable for the drivers
height, operating on roller bearings
throughout. The new brake system is
Of the two-shoe type completely COW
cred, with nodded composition blocks
used instead Of textile Innings. The
brakes can be adjusted without use of
Tools
Front seats of sedans and the drivers
seat in coaches are adjustable forward
and back. Novelties listed include q
chased silver instrument panel with a
crankcase oil level gauge incorporated.
A fuel booster" is employed in the
carburetion system to insure adequate
fuel delivery and furnish extra fuel for
climbing and fast driving. Cowl venti-
lators are so made that neither rain nor
water splashed on the body can reach
the interior of the car.
Three New Ford Types.
Ford has three new body types, in
addition to those Of the regular "a"
model line-a town sedan, the cabriolet
and the station wagon. Lines are low
and straight, emphasized by the French
roof quarters and belt molding starting