Evening star., 1935-10-27

Mayf1ower Hotel.
While the latter will have only the
G. NJ lines. they will be duplicated at
the annual show itself.
The dealers have been rushed in
preparation for the early show, but it
is doubtful if The Star writers have
been any less so in getting ready the
annual automobile show section and
special rotogravure containing the pic
lures of all the 1896 models which will
be published one week from today.
offered this season as an Autumn
attraction, rather than the usual
Winter event, the Sixteenth Annual
Washington Automobile Show will
open at II o'clock next Saturday after
noon November o in the Calvert
Exhibit Hall. 2701 Calvert street north
west. opposite the Shoreham Hotel.
Sixty-five new models will be presented
in this spectacular exhibit, represent
ing 81 makes of 1886 passenger cars.
as we'll as companies showing all that
Is newest in accessories and parts. The
exhibit is under the auspices of the
Washington Automotive Trade Asso-
citation, with Richard j. CDicko
Murphy as secretary manager.
The show will be open daily from
IL am. to II pm. Sunday excepted,
closing Saturday night, November 9.
Admission prior to pm. is Is cents;
after 6. the charge is 40 cents; Sunday.
the latter price at all times.
AS is already well known, the
change of date this season compnes
with the wishes of President Roosevelt
in an effort to stabilize employment
in a seasonal industry. This new
plan, it is asserted, will result In more
rhythmic employment, not only IN
the automobile industry, but in dozens
of other industries contributing to
the motor car. 1t is believed by many
people connected with the industry
that because of the rapid strides made
in recent years in the improvement
of cars and their desirability for VIM
ter use the buying public will show a
better response at this time than IN
cold January.
the manufacturing cities, this Six
teenth Washington Automobile Show
should 60 down in history as one pre-
senting more marked advance in de-
sign and improvement than any show
of the last decade Announcements of
the new models thus far are somewhat
general in character, the majority OF
,N1l lot lie
of innovations until the show open
ing. Conspicuous as was last years
trend toward complete streamlining
and rebalancing the chassis for
greater comfort and roadability, these
trends are even more marked in the
1886 offerings. Progress along this
line has been little short Of amazing.
Special stress is being laid on safety
elements. while greater luxury, econo-
my and simplifcation are readily ap-
parent to the layman. At least one
surprise in radical spring suspension
is promised One manufacturer will
offer a distinctly new braking sys-
tem-a combination of the hydraulic
and mechanical. Several novel ven
tilating systems differing from those
of previous years are to make their
debut Interiors of the drivers COM
partment, especially the instrument
board. have been noticeably modern
lied. so as to provide not only better
visibility of the road, but also of the
indicating instruments.
Much wider and deeper front and
40 rfo
Even in the low-priced products, the
designer has increased interior space,
provided more comfortable cushions
and backs. and has introduced greater
head room. Upholstery for 1886 is
treated in way that adds much to
the interior beauty. More foot room
Is provided facilitating entrance and
exit, and ingenious hinge arrange
ments will enhance the long. sloping
lines of the doors. Improved arm and
foot rests contribute to more luxurious,
yestful riding.
Notifications of the drivers seats in
certain models insure more correct
posture and enable the person at the
wheel to drive long distances with
much less fatigue. Lower center of
gravity, even distribution of weight,
and other refinements reduce body
sway, which contributes to eliminat-
ing fatigue.
The favorable public reaction to
the trunk models of the last few
months brings about greater variety
in all price fields. With most sedans
the sides of the built-in trunks form
an integral part of the rear quarter
panels and are welded to the roof,
thus providing increased strength to
the rear Much greater space is af-
forded than heretofore. In short, the
improvements and innovations for
1886 will be found in great number
when Washington's big automobile
show is offered in the Calvert Exhibit
Hall next Saturday.
Increasing demand for space at the
General Motors dealers exhibit, to be
staged at the Mayf1ower Hotel starting
next Saturday morning, November 2.
has necessitated the taking over of the
entire north end of the dining room,
according to a statement yesterday by
FLOYD Akers, chairman of the COM
.n1ttee in charge of the show. The
exhibit will be open from 9 am. to