The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11


 triumphs of 1881, Studebaker an- nounces a completely new line of motor cars offering the most ad- vanced improvements in engineer ing and body design at the lowest prices in Stakeholder history. Even casual examination of the new models provides ample evidence of the lengths to which this manufac- turer has gone to maintain it's pioneering leadership in the indus try.
 Twenty-two smart new models, completely redesigned as to ap- pearance, are offered on four wheel -bases--the President Eight, the Commander Eight. the Dictator Eight and the Studebaker Six. Among these are eight of the smart new convertible body types-a sedan and roadster on each wheelbase. In addition to these convertible models, on each of the four wheelbases the body types in- clude the latest in body engineer ing-the St Regis BrouSham, a four passenger intimate model, five passenger sedans, and two and four passenger coupes. A seven passenger sedan and seven passenger limousine are on the President Eight chassis. There is also State or Regal model with extra equipment for. each body type on all wheelbases Prices rangef rom $S40 to $1,S90.
 Wheelbases have been increased throughout-135 inches in all Presidents. 125 inches in the Com mander and IF inches in the Die tator and Studebaker Six. Bodies are longer. lower, larger and wid CT. Greater rigidity and stability have been obtained by mounting the body on the outside of the chassis frame, with body sills yer tical instead of horizontal os in conventional practice. Bodies have been lowered approximately l inch, yet headroom has been increased Interior comfort dimensions are exceeded by no other car in the Studebaker price class.
 A wide range of important en- zine. chassis and body improve ments results in maximum per formance, super safety, efficient silencing of engine, body and chassis, increased comfort, and vastly enhanced appearance. De- tails include improved Free Wheel ing plus SynchroniZed shifting, sd. ety glass throughout, cushioned power, squeak proof body suspen- sion. automatic starting. vacuum spark control, automatic ride con trol, new Empire colors, and new 'Aircurve" body design.
 Indisputably the most far reaching and impressive innovation in the new Studcbaker cars Is the use of safety glass in the wind shield and windows of all models at no extra cost. This is the first time that any manufactures in Studebakers price class has offered this time-tested contribution to safety as standard equipment throughout it's line. According to Studebaker, it's pioneering of safety glass as standard equipment in the medium price field marks the be- ginning of q movement for great CT safety, which ultimately all manufacturers must follow. Safety glass removes the great hazard 0! injury from flying glasss plinters, and is claimed by Stakeholder to be as great an advance in the safeguarding of driver and passen- ger as was the universal adoption of four-wheel brakes.
 Even though Studebaker was the originator of Free Wheeling with positive gear control, 1t has refused to rest on it's laurels. and has car ried it's advancement to new height of perfection. The new Studebaker models feature Free Wheeling in it's finest form, tOgeth- CT with SynchroniZed Shifting. This combination represents the last word in scientific transmits sion development. and provides Studebaker owners with degree of efficiency in gear shifting be- yond which it Is at present lm- possible to go, it is said. The use of helical gears assures maximum quietness in operation Gear clashinG Is over once and for all whether in Free Wheeling or con- ventional gear.
 Automatic starting in the new Studebaker models is not only an outstanding convenience feature. but one which materially adds to motoring safety. The mere turn ing of a key in the ignition lock in stantly starts the engine. This de- vice prevents stalling in congcsted traffic or on railway crossings. If the clutch is left engaged, the bat tery will move the car forward even if the gas supply is exhausted, or if for some similar reason the engine does not start. It is thus unique emergency safety device. IT the car should be stopped on hill the driver has both of his feet and botb hands free for operation or clutch and brakes while the engine Is being automatically started, With automatic starting it is no longer necessary for women 10 grope for the distant starter but ton with the foot, often soillng shoes and hosiery. And iinally' automatic starting eliminates the danger of exhausting the battery by leaving the ignition switch on
 An important new StudeDaker contribution to comfort Is atto- matte ride control. This feature is the function of an entirely new type of shock absorber with which all President and Commander Flights are equipped. These new absorbers are thermostatlcally controlled to automatically adjust themselves for maximum riding comfort at each variation of tenn perature, and mechanically con- trolled to compensate automatic ally for variations of speed or road surface.
 The same championship per- formance which has won for Stu- debaker more official stock car rec ords for speed and endurance than all other makes Of ears combined, K provided in even greater meas ure in the new models. Horsepow- CT is i22 in the President, l0i in inc Commander. and S5 in the Dictator.
 Engines throughout arc seasoned straight eights Of L-head type, a