The Washington times., 1938-11-05

years Buick prices to approx
mately 1886 levels.
Important developments in the
Buick chassis have resulted in ma
terially lowering the car. thus con
tributing to the lower and longer
lines of the new models. Contribut.
ing greatly to the striking appear
ance of the car is the adoption OF
"cat-walk cooling"
RAKISH CONTOUR
The grilles are set in rakish con-
tour in the cat-walk section Of the
front end, bringing them lower
and resulting in better streamlin-
ing. At the same time, this con-
Struction brings air to the radiator
at greater pressure, promoting in
creased cooling efficiency and per-
mits a narrower hood for better
driving vision.
Bucks "handi-shift" re m o e
control gear shift is found on all
models. The shifter lever with this
type control is placed under the
steering Wheel clearing the front
compartment. Other devices in
clude new direction signal which
flashes a warning and indicates
the direction of a turn, safety
ignition switch, fatigue-free accel-
orator, legible instruments, better
vision and numerous accessory
refinementS.
FLOOR LOWER
On the series 40 and go cars, the
floor is designed almost two inches
lower. All body joints are welded
and, as result, the entire Struc-
ture is converted into what is es-
Sentially a single unit.
Throughout the cars there are
many innovations to be found,
some of which are introduced for
the first time on any American
stock car model. On the series 40
and so cars stream boards" may
be had in place Of running boards
as optional equipment. Another
new feature is the sunshine
turret top" available on all sedans
In 40 and so series models.
SLIDING TOP
This new sliding top provides
sun and sightseeing advantages for
closed cars which have hitherto
only been possible in an open car.
The roof panel slides back provid-
ing this vision upward. It is drip
and rain proof.
Bucks new direction signal is a
built-in device which IS distinct
contribution to safety. The indica-
tor lamp is mounted in the center
of the luggage compartment door
at the rear. When the driver wishes
to indicate a turn, he flipS con-
venient switch on the steering
column. This illuminateS modi.
fled arrow in either end Of the
lamp. The light is the flashing
type to compel the attention Of
drivers in the rear. A small green
pilot light close to the flip-switch
flashes in unison with the signal,
indicating when the turn signal IS
in operation.
VALVE-IN.HEAD ENGINE
Throughout the power plant,
chassis and driving units there are
q number of engineering improve
ments. The Dynaflash engines,
valve-in-head straight-eight type,
have been improved in many de-
tails of design. This engine, which
permits higher compression with
out detonation and consequently
greater power and performance, Is
provided in two sizes.
Improvements in the motor in
clude a new fuel conditioner with
new carburetor, choke, air cleaner
and new manifold; new water
pump bearings, sealed and lubri-
Gated for life; new engine mount
ings and other detailed changes.
TORQUE-FREE COIL
Bucks outstanding contribution
to automotive engineering, the
torque-free coil rear spring, Is re-
tanned with improvements which
provide added stability. Improve
ments also have been made in the
independent front wheel suspen-
sion which also employs coil
springs.
All of the Buick 1899 models
have a completely redesigned
clutch-driven plate assembly which
is just as sturdy but lighter in
weight so that gear shifting is
faster and easier
The new Handi-Shift gearshift
control for the 1899 Buick trans
mission is an outstanding new
feature. The lever extends at right
angle from the steering column
Just below the steering wheel
where it is easily reached. To shift
gears, the movement is essentially
the same as with the conventional
lever so there is practically moth
ing new for the driver to learn.
All of the Buick cars have been
improved from the standpoint of
noise suppression.
INCREASED VISIBILITY
One Of the most important i'm
provements of the 1889 Buick is
the greatly increased visibility.
The windshield has 80 per cent