New Britain herald., 1929-12-06


 Chicago. Dee. G.-l'rom q caslI- al survey Of the ColortuI models Of imported and domestic high-pricnd cars displayed at the National Au- tomobile Salon here, We may expect the average motorist next year to be disporting himself amid auto motive curves and colors such as he has never enjoyed before.
 For as the de luxe automobile goes. so will the every day car of the future. perhaps in d year, per haps even sooner. And the de luxe automobile has gone swankicr and sportier than ever.
 Increased richness Of color and design seems to have prevailed at the showing of these leading auto mobiles here, yet not singic model has ventured too radical departure from the conservative and sober tastes of the class for which it is intended. Even the sports cars. speedy and sleek in al,- pCtil lllNti llNll IL NClCl tlId IttNISll in design, retain that wholesome ness and dignity that befit their owners.
 The whole display proves the superiority of the European 'car- rossiers" over the American "boIy builders" for the lagc majority of bodies are products Of their artistry.
 Artists Let Loose
 Although 'hcsc designers have shown considerable talent in de Neloping the necessarily scdate town cars and limousnes, they have given vent to their artistic procliyties in the speedsters, cabriolets and similar smart cars for the younger set. Curves seem to mingle with colors in these mod els, making each car an artistic whole.
 Colors run either in contrasts pr in two distinct shades of the same tone. The lenders of one car may have a lighter shade of the green
  while those of another may be out lined by q smart gray border against a maroon background.
 In one instance. that of one of the two front drive automobiles at the show, this light-colored border, in addition to the long, rallish cut of the lenders, enhances the long, low and swift appearance of the entire car.
 Only the more formal automo- piles. like the town car, have their bodies and lenders done in black and depend for their richness and smartness on the dignified design.
 Few Straight Lines Noted
 Curves are more daring than ever. The cut of the lenders, the design of the tops and the plan ct doors and windows blend more than ever into q complete automo- bile. Windows are longer and low CT. doors come down deeper and nc tops curve back into the body almost without Q break
 X cabriolct at the show here looked as thought the top were curving into the rear compartment so low and rakish were it's curvcs another model, with long but To" side windows and low deep doors had an accontuatcd appearance ot speed and solidity.
 The furnishing within thcsr luxurious automobiles conform Witl the smartncss without. Color do'! not end as soon aa tho door is open. "d, but continues right inside witt the upholstery carrying on perhap! ir moro subdued tone the same col ors prevailing outside Thus sreel body reveals upholstery of sobol green shade and fittings 10 match
 The details within grow in luXut, i1 accordance with the acccptn' modes. These little knick -knach can easily run up the pric" of a ca b. several thousands Of dollars Inlaid panclmg. gold-loomcd uphol sterE silver fittings cabinets an. accessories add to the cars rlchnes and cost.
 Mechanical features Of the uey luNury automobiles remain practi cally the same in design. but con siderably improved in wor.manshil and material Only one ear u American product, b#s dared an in no>ation beneath tlc hood thi year. This 1s the u.o Of a super charger 10 force tho air through tn carburetor at high speeds and thu gain for the augma greater econ omy in operation as well as grcate assurance of constant fuel supply.
 From Europe comes the sunshIn top, sliding affair at the top c the sedan, providing for sunshin