The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-03-26
Project Of Studebaker Corpora
ton; Are Manufactured
In Detroit

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The ROckne Six has made its form.
al doubt in the automobile world.
The Rockne is handled in Bismarck
by Sandin-W Motors, Inc.
The Rockne Six is exhibited in two
lines, the "65" and the ''75".
All models are equipped with i'm
proved free-wheeling in all forward
speeds plus the latest development ir
full synchronized shifting, ultra quiet
in all speeds and especially advan-
tageous when the braking power OF
the engine is. preferred to the econ.
omy Of free-wheeling.
All motors are cushioned In live
rubber at all four points Of suspen-
sion.
Generous body insulation against
dirt, moisture and outside tempera-
lures IS provided on all models.
Switch-key starting, standard
equipment in all models, simultane-
ously turns on the ignition and starts
the engine.
Artistically streamlined bodies, de-
veloped by famous designer, predict
tomorrow'S motoring fashions and
provide an abundance Of room un-
precedented in cars selling for less
than $700. Many other desirable fea-
lures such as glass smooth, electro
plated pistons; quadruply- weighted
crankShafts; easy pressure, solid grip
ping brakes: finger-tip steering; 81
lent carburetion; self djusting spring
shackles and hydraulic shock absorb
ers, also are provided in this new mo-
tor car.
110-Inch Wheelbasc
The Rockne Six "65" has a 1l0-inch
wheelbase and a 66-horsepower six
cylinder motor that delivers smooth
70 miles an hour. It has four-point
cushioned power, Rockne engineer
ing advancement which provides q
freedom from vibration considered re-
markable and is further aided by an
unusual mounting of all pedals on
the frame of the chassis, instead Of
conventional transmission anchoring
The ITS" line is mounted on ia
inch wheelbase, and has u horse
power motor which rides on live rub
Der at all four points Of suspension.
The IS" line includes a 5-passen-
ger, 4-door sedan; 5-passenger, 2
door coach; 5-passenger, 2-door
convertible sedan: convertible road
ster with rumble seat; 2-passenger
coupe with roomy storage conpart-
ment in the rear deck; and a 4-pas-
senger coupe with rumble seat.
v1V~o N7E,S rro,,N rovNc{cfc of E-roc.
senger, 4-door sedan: a 5-passenger,
2-door convertible sedan; 2-passen-
ger coupe, a 4-passenger coupe with
rumble seat; and 4-passenger con-
vertible roadster, also with rumble
seat.
All regular models have five wire
wheels with large chromium HUB
caps. Deluxe models carry six wire
wheels, two extra wheels being
mounted in fender wells.
Radiators Are Slipping
Sloping radiators and windshields,
artistically outlined with chromium,
visorless header panels, streamlined
tops and airfoil aprons at rear, which
conceal fuel tanks and subdue the
rear end wind resistance, are distinct
contributions to the speed and the
appearance of the cars. as-'
Bodies are swung low, yet have
abundant room for the tallest motor
list in the smartly appointed interiors.
All "65'' bodies are of steel, fused into
a single piece of electric arc welding.
The u.s. bodies are of steel with steel
and wood framework.
Wide, chromium-faced bumpers are
on all models. One-piece steel fen
ders give distinction to the front of
all Rockne Six cars. Headlamps are
mounted on fender brackets and
tied to radiator shells for addition
al strength.