The Washington times., 1937-11-03
new STYLING C
CALLED BEST
IN LATE YEARS
Extremes Are Avoided
In New Car Lines

Washington Auto Show, the FOL
lowing thumbnail sketches Of the
exhibited models call attention to
the noteworthy developments in
the 1898 offerings:
The 1888 Buick comes in four
series, all straight eightS. with con
vertibles available in three. Avail
able, ut the buyers option on the
low priced Special Series 40 is an
automatic gear shift.
SURPRISE LINE"
A completely re-engineered 16-
cylinder, a longer Cadillac V-s, the
Cadilla; Fleetwood and a surprise
line" are the contributions Of Cad
lilac. The new V-s supplants the
former Series 65."
Chevrolet'S two lines, Master and
Master LuLuxe, claim improve
ments aimed at new performance,
safety. comfort, convenience and
style. Foremost is the "Tiptoe-
matte" clutch.
Although Chrysler will not con-
tinue the Airflow in the same form,
its principles are embodied in two
new cars. Featured are radical
changes in exterior design, larger,
more powerful engines.
There are seven body types in
eight colors available in the
De Soto line. Front tenders are
wide, high crowned, large head
lamps set farther apart. Featur-
ing the front is a radiator grille.
Al IMPROVEMENTS
Dodge boasts Al improvements
in appearance, comfort and per-
formance. The method Of up
holstering and trim and the use
of new fabrics feature interiors.
New method of mounting bodies
adds silence.
Two unusually different fronts
distinguish the Ford Standard
and De Luxe models. Both are on
the same chassis. The De Luxe
line features an entirely new
radiator design.
Longer life and better per-
formance their object, Graham
engineers have made mechanical
changes in the 1888 series. The
new chassis Squats so near the
ground an extreme low center Of
gravity is achieved.
EXTREMES AVOIDED
streamlined, two new Hupmo.
biles are a six and eight. Flowing
lines avoid extremes, emphasis
being placed on comfort and
luxury. Longer and roomier
three body styles are offered in
each series.
Hudson's 1888 line consists OF
an eight-cylinder model on both
129 and 122-inch wheelbaSeS, a six
on 122-inch wheelbase featuring
the new six Star" engine, and
the new Hudson Terraplane on
117-inch wheelbase.
New development in gear shift
ong, improved bodies and chassis,
better lines feature the LaSalle.
The new gear shifts lever has been
moved from the floor to the steer
ing column.
Lincoln is offered in 81 body
types, from smart sport models to
formal chauffeur-driven town cars.
Famous coachmakers Julkin S,
Brunn, LeBaron and Willoughby
are creators Of custom designs.
INNOVATION IN ZEPHYR
The Lincoln-Zephyr boasts S
longer wheelbase, new front-end
styling, rear tenders and mechani-
cal advancements. An innovation
is the introduction of convertible
models.
Ambassador and Lafayette lines
Of Nash Motors in three series Of
fer SO new features. New Super
thrift" engines have been installed
In the Ambassador series.
Individuality marks the front
end of Oldsmobile SKIES and eights.
Outstanding are new safety in.
teriors, wide seats with pillow-type
upholstery, UniSteel Fisher body
construction with seamless steep
tops.
Packard's Six and Eight are
larger in appearance, with wheel
base increased seven inches. The
Super-eight and Twelve in the
higher price field complete the
offering. The Eight replaces the
One-Twenty.
Three Pierce-ArroDs
Three groups of Pierce-Arrow
TwelveS and Fights comprise a
complete range Of body styles
WheelbaseS of 139 and IA inches
are in the Eight group.
Distinctive badge of "Silver
Streak" in refined form is retained
IN the new Pontiac Six and Eight
Remote gear shift, called the
safety shift gear control" is fea.
tured.
Easier steering, safer vision and
new luxury features are stressed
in the tenth anniversary Jubilee
series of Plymouth. There are
three business" and eight de luxe
body types, all of 112-inch wheel
base.
Wider Bodies
Stndehaker cnrnes in three 1ineS