Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26

ara Snut-tnat Is, the lowest gear is
locked out and reverse, second, silent
third and direct-drive high gear are in
the same position as reverse. low, inter-
mediate and third in the conventional
transmission type.
The so-called "Pyrodyme" high-com-
preston cylinder head is used. A posi-
tive device provides quicker acceleratlon
from the plain tube carburetor and an
economizer is integral, permitting a lean
mixture.
Dynamic New Erskine."
Erskine.-The new Erskine line, priced
under 81 900, is called the Dynamic
New Erskine" and is presented by the
Studebaker Corporation in seven body
styles. Bodies are long, roomy and
graceful, on a wheelbaSe of ia inches.
Both steering wheel and front seat are
adjustable and doolS are wide. The
six-cylinder L-head motor develops 70
horsepower and is said to develop more
power per pound of weight than that OF
any car selling for less than 81 900. The
Manchester vibration damper is used on
the Erskine. while further SmoothneSs
is gained by runner engine mountings
In the mufE1er is mounted in Burgess
device, which absorbs sound waves by a
lining of steel wool without affecting
passage of gases.
Full-preSsure feed fabrication is used
TO main connecting rod and camshaft
bearings. The emergency brake oper-
ateS on all four wheels, while four
wheel foot brakes are mechanical in
ternal expanding. Ross cam and lever
type steering gear is used.
Essex presents an entirely new Chal-
lenger line, featuring wider, roomier
bodies, longer wheelbase, more power
styles. A new high-compreSSion six
cylinder engine, with Manchester bal
ANGER and aluminium alloy piStons
forms the power plant. A new carbu-
rotor is of two-jet type, with quick
warm-up qualities, smooth operation
and fuel economy. Brake shoes are
more flexible and the parking brake
set under the cowl. operates on the
rear wheels. Bodies are of steel and
are padded for silence. Ornaments are
chromium plated, while the cars have
silver-f1nished hardware, beaded body
beltlineS and dual cowl ventilatorS.
Ford presents new body lines in the
improved model A, with the same four
cylinder engine and chassis of 1887
inch wheelbaSe. A deeper and narrower
radiator. higher and longer hood. with
streamline holdings running to the
rear. brings out the beauty of the body
RuStleSS steel Is used for exposed parts
while wheels are smaller, with larger
tires and hub caps. The front fender.
flare up to a higher line than formerly
and rear tenders are lower.
More attention has been paid to rid.
ing comfort, with the result that more
leg room is made possible by adjust
Der OF new color combinations art
available.
Franklin Uses Airplane Motor.
Franklin carries the logical develop
ment Of its air-cooled engine into wha
is said to be the first airplane-type mo
tor ever used in an automobile. Tn
power plant develops 95 horsepower ant
has the usual Franklin smoothnesS
New bodies modern in conception ant
design, mark the line of this pionee
air-cooled car. The hood is of new
type, with new lines. Chassis are IL
and 1872 inch wheelbase. All model
have concealed running-boardS, slant
ing windShields and horizontal dar
lOuvres. A new model Is the Pirate, OF
the 132-inch chassis. Four-speed trans
mission is used in the sport cars, Will
three or four speed transmission is op
tional In the other cars of the line. Un
usual acceleration Is claimed for tn
cars, while Franklin again features un
usual riding qualities Non-shatterabl
glass is used throughout, while tn
cooling system has been improved
Higher compression, larger carburetol
new manifold. larger valves and ports
all contribute to better engine efficiency
Gardner Is another manufacture
who has gone" front wheel drive. Car
rying forward two new eight-cylinde
series OF customary construction, Gard
ner adds a new Six-cylinder, front-whee
drive car, which was one of the senSa
lions of the New York show. Mounte
on q wheelbaSe of 1888 inches, the neV
car features distinctive body lines an
mechanical design and principle. Il
the chassis of the front-wheel driv
car all major operating units are 10
Gated forward of the dash and all ar
easily accessible. According to Gardne
engineers. the engine, transmission
clutch, differential and the two driv
shafts really make up a single powe
unit. Better balance is claimed, due t
proper proportioning of the sprung an,
unsDrung weight.
The power plant Of the new six |
OF the L-head, detachable type, devel
oping 80 horsepower at 5000 revolu
tons per minute, and greater engin
efficiency Is claimed through use o
front-wheel drive. Cooling Is thermo
statically controlled. The car general
is long and low In appearance. and bod
lines have been carefully blended +
give the desirable contours.
The eight-cylinder cars. of conven
tional design, are much the same a
those introduced last Summer, with fey
mechanical changes. Appearance an
riding comfort, however, have been i'm
proved. Four-speed transmission is of
fered in all series.
Two New Grahams Offered.
Graham drops the name Paige" al
together this year and offers, in addition
to its line of two skies and two bi
| Fights, two new medium priced Graham
| Fights. The new cars, equipped wit
| non-shatterable glass, will offer a newl
| designed front-end effect, with ne'
radiators. head lamps. fender lamp
and bumpers. The chief change in ap
pearance is in the radiator. which
now in outline. Parking lamps. mounte
on the tenders, are miniatures of tn
head lamps. Rubber spring shackleS ar
used. and new eight-cylinder engine In
corporateS several new features.
Hudson becomes an eight-cylinder jo
this year, abandoning the Super Six.
It will remain near the price range O
| the old six. The new engine is said +
develop 30 horsepower. and is mounte
| on two chassis, of 1875 and 119 incl
! wheelbase. The power plant has tw
| separate cylinder heads, one to eacl
block OF four to facilitate service on tn
engine. A Manchester impulse neutral
lzer has been added to the front end O
the crankshaft to insure smoothness
Ignition and carburetion have been re
fined, the latter designed TO provid
easy starting in cold weather. Ney
models have long radiator and hoo
, lines, wide tenders, chromium plates
concentrations, beaded body belt line
| and running board Shields lower roof
and floors. Windshields are Of the non
glare variety, while springs are semi