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PIERcE-ARRoW

The thirty-seventh series Of cars 70
bear the Pierce-Arrow nameplate is
the most complete in its history. There
is a wide range Of body styles in both
8-cylinder and l2-cylinder mdels,
prices ranging from S3195 for the
former and from 1885 for the latter.
All Pierce-Arrows for 1897 feature the
automatic overdrive which, cutting in
between 40 and As miles per hour, re-
duces the ratio of engine speed from
4.58 to to 3.29 to l, thereby saving oil.
fuel and engine wear at road speeds.
Pierce continues its famed fender
headlamps, but has given the lighting
system modern touch by adding two
special lamps mounted between the
tenders and the radiator. Stressing
safety as never before, the 1887 Pierce
Arrows feature what is claimed to be
the strongest frame ever used on a
passenger car. Vacuum power brakes
carry reserve tank to insure uniform
operation under all conditions. They
are said to stop the car in less than
half the distance set as the standard
for brake performance in % States.
There are two wheelbases. l39 and
144 inches. in the Model 1901 with the
eight cylinder engine which develops
$50 horsepower with a compression
ratio of ga to l. There are two groups
in the l2-cylinder line Model 1902
is offered in both 139 and IA inch
wheelbase, while the larger model
1903 is available with a wheelbase Of
lat inches. These cars are powered BY
l2-cylinder V-type engine developing
l85 horsepower.
Various other custom bodies are Of.
fered in addition to these regular
models, including a luxurious new
town car and smart new Brunn town
brougham. Part of the luxury of the
new Pierce cars is due to the comfort
Of long springs, sidesway stabilizers
and hypoid-gear rear end which per-
mits lower bodies without a hump in
the flooring.
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smart body styles on wheelbase of
1I6. The engines of this series are
supercharged so as to develop 106
horsepower. The series 95 is identical
with the series 116, except that the
engine is not supercharged and de-
velops IS horsepower. Topping the
list is the custom Supercharged series
12O which develops 1l6 horsepower.
A fifth group includes business and
sports coupes of the series 120
mounted on a 116-inch. wheelbase.
The rotor of the Graham super
charger now is driven at SIS times
engine speed by silent twin ''V" belts,
tension being maintained automati-
cally. The aluminium alloy pistons
are plated with bearing metal to
lessen possibility of seizure, and lu-
brication for the pistons is provided
through metered flow of oil forced
to the cylinders through the valve
lifters. Featured also are such de-
velopments as duo-ratio steering. wa
ter-heated fuel mixture, tubular shock
absorbers Of airplane type, all-steel
bodies and Graham's exclusive out
board springs.
Riding comfort has been improved
by reducing the front spring deflec-
ton rate. The reset knob of the
"trip odometer now is placed on
the face of the instrument. Another
interesting feature is the center panel
of the steel roof which has been in
sulatd to serve as radio aerial. Body
lines have been still further improved
by skirted tenders contoured almost
exactly alike front and rear. The
vertical chrome grille of the radiator
Is divided by a figured metal panel
colored to match the body.
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DODGE

Featuring a highly refined chassis
and styling that makes its 10 body
models especially pleasing to the eye,
the 1887 Dodge stresses safety along
new lines. Chassis sway is eliminated
by U-shaped bar attached to the
forward portions of the chassis frame
sills. Jolts on the front wheels are
washed out" through a steering
shock eliminator at the rear OF the
left front spring. Four telescoping,
double-acting hydraulic shock absorb
ers further contribute to the stability
of the car on the road.
The new Dodge instrument panel Is
arranged so that the driver does not
have to turn his eyes out of the direc-
ton in which the car travels when he
desires to read the Speedometer, heat
indicator, ammeter or fuel and oil
gauges. All of the knobs and ham
dles-including the ignition key-have
been recessed in such way that the
panel presents an unbroken expanSe.
Another safety feature is found in the
inside door handles, which curve to-
ward the doors in such way that
nothing can catch on them. De-
froster vents are also provided.
Balanced weight distribution and
synchronized springing are further
contributions to the easy riding of the
new Dodge models. The engine has
been moved farther forward and the
rear-seat passengers ride ahead OF the
rear axle. Due to the use of hypoid
rear drive the rear floors are level.
The head-on appearance of the
1897 Dodge is enhanced by grille, In
which the vertical center is fanked
by horizontal chrome bars. High
crowns with pronounced flares dis
tinguish the tenders, adding to the
streamlined effect of the cars blunt
nose. Interiors Of the bodies provide
seats At and 481a inches in width,
front and rear, respectively.
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starting conditions. while the second
Is intended for traffic use to keep the
car out ahead in congestion. A 388
to gear ratio is provided as the third
choice. It Is intended for boulevard
use so that the driver can accelerate
without the engine faltering. A still
higher ratio, 2.75 to 1, serves as
cruising gear for travelling. Engine
revolutions are reduced over 80 per
cent.
In the Cord the power plant and
driving mechanism are single unit.
Transmission and differential are
closely connected and are sprung
weight. Power is delivered directly to
the front wheels through two shafts
utilizing constant velocity universal
joints. Center-point steering in COM
bination with the pull of front-drive
power provides exceptionally easy
steering.
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ON a business coupe to a seven-pas-
enger limousine.
The Chrysler Imperial is offered In
body types, while the Custom I'M
erial is found in seven-pasenger Sc
an and sedan Limousine models only.
he Airfow is presented in slx-pas-
,nger sedan and coupe body styles.
-hese larger models have overall
ongths of 204, 223 and 2l3 inches,
9spectively. The Imperials engine
evelops 1l0 horsepower. while the
1ustom Imperial and Airflow models
re powered by a 130 horsepower
1ngine.
In the new Royal engine are found
Yany advanced engineering features,
1cluding exhaust valves made OF
Austenitic steel, selflocking screws for
appets. U-type pistons and SYM
letrical instead of Offset connecting
ID bearings. There have been some
naked improvements in the Chrysler
odies, including elimination OF the
,ropellor shaft tunnel through the
ise of hypoid gear rear end.
Special interest attaches to the
lewly designed instrument panel on
-7hich every control is flush with the
urface. For added safety the instru-
nent board has also been raised high
nough to clear the drivers and pas
engers' knees. The Chrysler Royal
lresents an entirely new appearance,
he hood rounding forward to taper
lg convex radiator grille composed
# horizontal chrome bars. The hood
hinged at the rear. Continued are
independent type Of front
Wheel suspension, floating power en-
zines and ride stabilizer. A newcomer
IS the areo-type hydraulic shock ab-
5orber, working like a two-way tele-
scope.
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the dash being recessed or set flush.
For added safety the panel has been
raised above knee height, while door
handles have been flattened and
curved inward. Safety glass at no
extra cost and seamless steel top
are added safety factors. Special con-
sideration has been given to the body
insulation, while the new rubber-fioat
body mountings cushion the body and
prevent metal-to-metal contact.
An entirely new engine in the 1887
De Soto, designed with compression
ratio of 6.5 to /, develops SO horse
power at $500 revolutions per minute.
It features symmetrical connecting
rods for better balance, U-Shaped pis-
ton slots to minimize scoring, larger
valves and "anodic" coated pistons.
Retained are such De Soto features as
floating power, full-length water jack
cts, automatic spark advance and by
pass thermoStats.
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HUDSON

Three series of cars-a 122-inch
wheelbase six and eight, and an eight
on a 129-inch wheelbase-comprise
the Hudson line for 1887. Each fea-
lures engineering advances, easier
control and the new selective auto
matte gear shift. ALI models, except
ing the convertible coupe and the
entirely new convertible brougham,
are of steel construction welded into
a single unit.
Increase in engine power, due to
use Of double downdraft carburetors
and improved manifolding. brings the
output of the six engine with stand
ard cylinder head to 101 horsepower
at 1000 rpm, and the eight engine
to 122 horsepower at 4,200 rpm. The
new carburetor Is equipped with an
anti-percolating device, while an "un-
loader" in the intake manifold per-
nits de-fiooding the carburetor. A
new style radiator grille has been
added and the front door is now
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hinged at the front pillar instead Of
the center.
Optional is the selective automatic
shift. A new device incorporated with
the electric hand permits pre-selec-
ton of gear with full automatic
clutch action at all car speeds and
automatic coasting at speeds below
Is miles per hour. 1t is not neces-
sary, therefore, to use the left foot
in controlling the car. Other Hud-
son developments, introduced last
year, are continued. For 1897 the
Hudson cars carry the battery mount
ed under the left front fender, where
it can be reached by lifting the hood.
Other advances include the mois-
ture-proof distributor, the 25-ampere
generator, a more massive frame, duo.
fio engine fabrication and the roller
tooth steering gear. The hill-holder Is
optional at slight extra cost.
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oLDSMoBILE

Not only different from previous
models, but different from each other,
the 1887 Oldsmobile six and eight
appear in styling that gives these cars
a new appearance. The eight fea-
lures a die-cast grille of square mesh
design, outlined by a chrome trim
molding, which blends into the hood.
The grille louvres of the six radiator
are horizontal, bold and deeply re-
cessed. An unusual touch is the ap-
pearance of three smaller Iouvres,
which swing of like wings from the
emblem. There are seven body types
in each series, including convertible
coupes and the new club sedan.
Oldsmobile eliminates the tunnel in
the rear compartment by using a
three-joint propeller shaft 2 inches in
diameter. Engines Of both series are
three-point rubber mounted Dis
placement of the six has been in
creased to 2297, while the eights
displacement now is 257.1. These
changes, together with refinements
and compression ratios of 81 to and
So to l. respectively. give the cars
horsepower ratings of 95 and ITO. The
six now has wheelbase Of 1T inches;
the eight 124 inches. Dual ride
stabilizers are used both front and
rear on both series.
The new Olds products are more
economical, due to improvements in
carburetion and manifolding. Choke,
spark advance. idling speed and tenn
perature of both engine and fuel mix
ture are automatic. Pipe line" cool
ing for the exhaust valves is another
detail, not to mention the waterproof
hydraulic brakes. Safety is stressed
through the unisteel turret top bodies
by Fisher. The front seat is adjust
able for posture, as well as distance
from the controls, and radio aerials
are built into the running boards.
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IA SALE

For 1887 La Sale has swung over
to join once more the group of motor
cars featuring the V-type engine. La
Sales new power plant is V-8, de-
veloping 125 horsepower. This is 20
per cent more power than was OBJ
tanned from its straight in 1896. An
increase of accelerative ability
amounting to 20 per cent at low speed
and $50 per cent in the driving
ranges is claimed as a result Of the
change. A reduced rear-axle ratio is
said to save considerable engine wear,
the pistonS now travelling 2,l00 feet
per mile Of car travel, as against 1850
per mile. La Sale joins the cars US
ing a hypoid gear rear axle, which
permits lowering the flooring without
introducing tunnel"
A unisteel body is used to give in
creased sturdiness and safety to the
1887 La Sale Fisher bodies. The hood
is massive, tapering forward to a
smart, narrow radiator grille. Roofs
are all steel. Entering the car one
finds increased passenger room, due
to the 4 inches of additional wheel
base and the wider seats. Trunk
space on the 1887 La Sales runs from
Is to Is cubic feet. The interiors
Of these models are luxurious; exter-
nally, gray and tan hues predominant
in restful combinations. Welcome is
the adjustable front seat. in which the
back rises slightly as the cushion Is
moved ahead.
The oscillation rates of both the rear
springs and the knee-action units have
been changed to produce softer ride
There are waxed liner inserts be-
tween the rear springs to provide per-
manent fabrication, while stabilizeri
have been added at the front and the
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NASH

For 1887 Lafayette Is carried as
one Of three complete new lines from
the Nash factory. 1t is designated
as the Nash Lafayette 400" Is
mounted on wheelbase of lit
inches, features monitor sealed en-
gine capable Of delivering 90-horse-
power and is priced down to $685. at
the factory. Next in line comes the
Nash Ambassador six on a l21-inch
wheelbase chassis, featuring a valve
in-head engine of twin ignition design
developing 95-horsepower. It's base
price is SITS.
Leader in the line is the Nash AM
bassador eight, with a 125-inch Wheel
base chassis. The engine is Of valve
in-head twin-ignition design develop
ing 105-horsepower. While large and
highly refined. it is offered at a base
price OF 1855. All three lines are
gracefully designed, carry pointed,
double-row, horizontal radiator grille
bars, and include all-steel bodies with
seamless steel tops and draftless
ventilation system. An unusual touch
is the elimination Of ventilators for
the hood sides, Nash engineers claim
ing increased engine efficiency and
freedom from noise result from this
departure.
The Nash-Lafayette arrangement
whereby the seats of sedans can be
made into full-sized beds has been
incorporated in the Ambassador mod
els this year. Use Of ride stabilizer
eliminates road sway on curves.
Synchronized springing has been still
further developed through use of pre-
fabricated inserts between the long
rubber leaves used with double-covered
metal springs. Continued is the Nash
cruising gear, an automatic overdrive
available on all models of the three
lines at slight extra cost. Cars so
equipped have special speedometer
dials which prove to the driver how
effectively he is saving his engine.
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CORD

The rakish and ultra modern Cord
for 1887 features freedom from side
sway, top-heaviness, dipping, tossing
and body roll. To the 5-paSsenger
sedan, the 5-passenger phaeton sedan
with disappearing top, and the sports
mans coupe has been added special
owner-chauffeur driven Berline model.
All four body types are offered with
choice of either the regular 8-cylin-
der 125 horsepower engine or the ITO
horsepower super-charged engine.
The front wheels of the front-drive
Cord are independently sprung by
means of a simple arm moving verti-
cally on a large shaft housing. Gear
shifting is by means of remote elec-
trical control from small lever placed
within finger length of the steering
wheel. There are four gear combina-
tions. The lowest is for adverse
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De SOTO

Nine new body types with an over
all length Of 199 inches, restyled with
a long, sleek hood, stamp the 1887
De Soto as an all-around big car. The
front end carries forward the rounded
horizontal bar effect originated by De
Soto several years ago, and is further
beautified by extension of some OF the
bars back along the hood which, in
cidentally is hinged at the back. The
name "De Soto" is carried In gold,
block letters in the center of the panel
which divides the center of the radia-
tor grill. Eight color schemes are
~va'lahia on these new models which
range all the way from a business
coupe to a convertible sedan.
The safety interior" is an inn
portant feature of the new De Soto.
The entire inside Of the Car has been
lid Of projections, all instruments on
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MECHANICAL GAINS.
NPACKARDSTEADY|
Importance of Style Lines
Stressed as Other Ad-
vances Are "ExpeCted."
BY ALVAN MACAULEY,
President Packard Motor Car Co.


Everybody knows the importance Of
vile lines in the automobile indus
VS. selling picture. 1t is this that
as built up our business and it is one
= : the fundamentals of our success.
re get out new-car models every year
Id offer them to breathlessly an
cipant public. We can do this be-
ause we have a great volume Of busi-
ass that can stand new models an
Tally and the advertising cost in
llved. The public expects them, at
ractically a given time, and looks
lrWard to our shoWmanShip.
Motor cars when first offered on the
,,arket were comparatively crude.
immense improvement was possible
I'd was consistently made through the
ears. Advances in factory machinery
nd equipment and in automotive en-
lneering and in metallurgy, and the
.velopment of accessory equipment to
1crease the comfort, ease and safety
driving and riding, all contributed.
But, as a manufactured article ap-
reaches perfection, there is less and
SIS opportunity for revolutionary me-
aanical improvement and that, OF
purse, is what has happened to the
utomobile. Mechanical advances,
evertheless, come every year. AS a
rimary development is made, one
nat has been secondary attains pri-
lary importance and is tackled. Some
T the greatest Improvements, in my
oiniop, have been made in recent
aars-some are still in process OF be-
1g made-but they are of the type
nat are expected of us in further per-
ecting our product, and We do not, as
rule, base our principal appeal to the
uying public upon them solely. We
tten talk more particularly about
tyIe
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Other mechanical improvements in
clude cast iron brake drums which
are said to provide longer service
and higher efficiency. Horns are 10
Gated under the hood, and are louder.
Three bright steel spokes give a new
appearance to the steering wheel.
Featured is the special design of the
roof which does not interfere with
radio reception, the main top panel
actually serving as the aerial Lin
coin buyers are offered an unlimited
choice of colors and upholstery.
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PLYMOUTH

Designed with an eye to safety the
1887 Plymouth enters the race with
changed front and rear appearance, a
hypoid-gear rear end to eliminate
humps in the flooring and a highly
refined L-head six-cylinder engine
which, with new U-slot pistons and a
See CAR REVIEW, Page HID
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GRAHAM

Starting with the series IS featuring
a 70-horsepower engine on a Wheel
base Of Ill inches and a price tag Of
$5e5 I o. b. factory, the 1887 Graham
line swings into the series 116 In six
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zontal chrome strips topped by
flying wing" ornament. The same
sort Of strips border the hood louvres.
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PACKARD

With a price range starting at s795
! at factory for its new 100-horsepower
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rear There Is new compactness Of
the transmission. due to relocation Of
the shifter shafts.
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Car Review

(Continued From First Page)
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LINcoLN-ZEPHYR

A new three-passenger coupe. added
to the pe-sedan, the four-door Sc
The Washington times., 1936-10-08
Olympic Stars
Vie In CyC|e
RdCeHere

Surprising even the fondest
hopes of its promoters, the Sec
ond National Capital Bicycle
Sweepstakes, Sunday at 2 p. m,
has piled up an entry list impres-
sive in quality as well as quantity.
Starters in the races which are
sponsored by the National Capital
Parks and the Welfare and Recre-
ational Association include no less
than three Olympic cycling team
members, last years national
champion, and this seasons ma
tional title-holder to mention just
a few. The meet is sanctioned by
the Amateur Bicycle League Of
America.
Cecil Hursey, of Savannah, Ga,
who won the national crown at
Atlantic City in 1885, will be out
to prove his loss of the title this
year was Just a fluke. Jackie
Shines. Of Harrington Park, N. j.,
who won the crown last month at
Forest Park, st. Louis, is the boy
who wants to be shown.
Paul Nixon, of Palisades, N. j.;
John Sinibaldi, of Union City,
N. j., and William Buster" Lo-
gan, are members of the Olympic
team and as such will earn the
respect of all their rivals. Logan
is known in washington also be-
cause he captured the Olympic
try-out place in the National Capt.
tai Bicycle Sweepstakes last year.
Other riders to be reckoned with
include Leonard Maffie. of Brook
lyn, New York State champion;
Ray Jones, of Paterson, N. j.. New
Jersey champion. and Larry Pepe,
Of Brooklyn, runner-up to Maffie
for the New York title.
No admission fee will be
charged, the sponsors being inter.
ested chiefly in demonstrating
just how thrilling championship
bicycle races can be.
VOTE AMERICAN
The Washington times., 1936-10-08
Huston Willing
But Has Yet To
BuYDodgers

SAVANNAH, Ga. Oct. 8.-Col
T. L. Huston has not purchased
the Brooklyn Dodgers.
But he is willing to buy them
provided the National League club
can be had at a reasonable
price.
Such was his statement here to-
day when asked to confirm OF
deny the reports current in New
York that he had either purchased
or agreed to purchase the team
Here's the story" he said.
Back in the time of Wilbert
Robinson 1 stated publicly that
when the Dodgers are for sale
at a reasonable price 1 will buy
them.
81 have never changed my
mind. When the Dodgers are
for sale, want them to come
to see me.
But can tell you this defi-
nitely: There have not been any
developments"
Asked if he was considering
Babe Ruth as manager in case
he does purchase them, Colone.
Huston said:
Things have never gone far
enough for me to even think
about a manager for the club in
case / do buy them"
Reminded of his three-houl
conference with the Babe in New
York a few days ago, Colonel Hus
ton explained:
There is nothing significant
in that. Babe Ruth and 1 are
good friends, and he always
comes to see me when 1 am in
New York. Our conference was
merely a personal visit"
The Washington times., 1936-10-08
Printing
0ffense For
Cincinnati

Satisfied with the defensive
work of his team against Della
ware, Jack Hagerty expects tc
concentrate on his offensive play
during the coming week. The
most g1aring defect of the George,
town offense Saturday was the
down-field blocking.
Time after time the Hoya backs
would get beyond the line of scrim
mage only to be caught by the
backs backing up the line.
There probably will be only one
change in the Hilltop lineup for
the Cincinnati game Saturday
night in Cincinnati.
Robertson May Play
Tom Robertson, sophomore tao
kle, will start in place Of either
Al Vaccaro or Glen Stralka. Hoya
coaches maintain that Robertson
was the outstanding Georgetown
ineman in the opener.
Tommy Keating led the Blue
and Gray backs in yardage gained
in the opener Saturday. The
former Georgetown Prep star
picked up SO yards in ii tries
for an average Of better than
yards per try. Elmir Moulin,
sophomore understudy to Keating
gained SO yards in seven attempts
Tony Barabas picked up 46 yards
in 4 tries and Bob Ferrara
scooted 43 yards in 6 attempts.
In Good Shape
The Hoyas came out Of the
Delaware game in good shape.
Only one injury was suffered
Jimmy Dooley, sub fullback, re
ceived leg injury which may
keep him idle a few days.
Jack Hagerty set some kind OF
a record Saturday in the matter
of substitutions. He made 10 sub
stitutionS throughout the game
and A players saw action. The
only Hoyas not used we're Joe
Williams and John Cavaline
ends, who are laid up with light
injuries.