Indianapolis Times, Volume 40, Number 239, Indianapolis, Marion County, 23 February 1929 — Page 17

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TWO STRAIGHT EIGHT LINES IN MARMON SHOW Attractive Display Is in Place at Indiana Fairground, Presentation by Marmon of its two lines of straight-eights, the New Series 68 and 78, at the annual Indianapolis auto show, marks the beginning of the third year of the company as a quantity producer of eight-cylinder automobiles under direction of G. M. Williams, president. A complete display of the full Marmon line has been arranged in the automobile show building at the fair grounds by the Indianapolis Marmon sales branch, of which Jack Hendricks Jr., is general manager and Hugh M. Knippenberg, sales manager. An elaborate exhibit likewise is on view at the local Marmon showrooms, Meridian and Eleventh streets, ands still a third display has been arranged by Elliott-Anthony, Inc., new Marmon city dealers, 2119 East Washington street. Interior Refinements Made Several features of interior refinement have been added to the Series 78. prominent among them being adjustable front seats in the touring speedster and sedan. New' type arm rests of molded, sponge rubber have been added to the Series 78 sedan. They are exetremely large and are curved at the base in such manner as to increase roominess of the seat itself. Utility and appearance of the interior of the Marmon 78 sedan also have been enhanced by anew ensemble of robe rail, toggle assists, and vanity case, all mounted on the rear of the front seat. Other added interior features of the Series 78 sedan are the incorporation of Nachman type cushion springs on both front and rear seats and genuine walnut wainscoting, not only under the door windows, but under the extreme rear window's on each side. Appearance Is Striking Unusual stress has been laid on the appearance of both the new Series 68 and 78, New' hood and radiator lines, chromium-plated parts, horizontal louvres, and a variety of other improvements have been inaugurated. The straight-eight power plants, how'ever, having grown so rapidly in public approval, are continued with their same basic design, although numerous refinements have been made further to Increase flexibility and performance. Six bo 'y styles comprise both the New Series 68 and New Series 78 lines. Both lines are featured by new' touring speedsters and collapsible coupes and there are, in addition, five-passenger sedans, fourpassenger Victoria coupes, two passenger standard coupes, and twopassenger roadsters. The New Series 68 has a base price of $1,465 and the New Series 78, is $1,965 at the factory. WHITE HAS NEW TRUCK Six-Cylinder Machine Is Designed for Light Delivery. The White company is producing anew six-cylinder motor truck designed for light delivery service. Features include seven-bearing cranksha t. thermostatic water control. hotspot manifold, improved carburet ion and four-wheel hydraulic brakes. The new truck has a gross weight rating of 6.000 to 8.000 pounds. MILLIONS FOR LICENSES 35 Per Cent of Road Ineome Is Paid for Tags. Tax derived from motor vehicle licenses comprised 35 per cent of the total state road income of $739,765,000 in 1927. Gasoline tax made up 23 pef cent, sale of highway and bridge bonds, 12 per cent, and federal aid 10 per ceut. Pontiac Proves Economical For the first 10.000 miles of driving, E. F. Hogmer of New York city, reports paying out only one and one-third cents a mile for operation of his Pontiac Six sedan. His expense sheet shows a cash outlay of $132.03. which includes gas and oil, greasing, puncture repair and washing. Marmon Uses Lightning Flash

The Maruion lightning flash is now* being used on the radiators of both the New Series 68 and New Series 78.

Inaugurations Since 1789 Why does anew President take office on March 4 instead of some other day? How many Presidents have been sworn in on some other day? How long has the custom of taking the oath in front of the Capitol been in effect? Who may administer the oath to anew President? Who notifies a Presidentt-elect that he has been elected? Which President had the most gorgeous inauguration ceremony? Why did riflemen on housetops guard the line of march of one Presi-dent-elect? How many Presidents have had inaugural balls? At whose inauguration did the crowd smash the furniture, china and glassware and ruin the rugs and carpets at the White House? What presidential parade had a procession of log cabins and cider barrels in it? These and scores of other interesting facts about the inaugurations of all the Presidents from Washington to Hoover are covered in our Washington Bureau’s latest bulletin, carefully compiled from historical sources. You will want a copy. Fill out the coupon below and send for it. CLIP COUPON HERE HISTORY EDITOR. Washington Bureau, The Indianapolis Times, 1322 New York avenue, Washington, D. C. I want a copy of the bulletin PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATIONS SINCE 1789. and enclose herewith 5 cents in coin, or loose, uncancelled United States postage stamps to cover postage and handling costs: NAME STREET and No CITY STATE lam a reader c he Indianapolis Times. (Code No.)

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New details of engineering and exclusive features of design in the engine and chassis of the Pontiac Big Six mark Oakland's latest creation as the mechanical aristocrat in the field of low-priced sixes. The most outstanding advantage presented by the new Pontiac is found in/ the larger engine, w'hich develops 57 brake horsepower at 3,000 r. p. m., an increase of nine horsepower over the engine of the previous series. Piston displacement has been enlarged from 186 inches to 200 inches, the new bore and stroke being 3 5-16 by 3 7-8 inches against 3 1-4 by 3 3-4 inches in the 1928 Pontiac.

DODGES BUILD SCHOOL BUSSES Complete Line of Trucks on Show Here. Representative types of Dodge BrothP’-s trucks and commercial cars, formerly known as Graham Brothers trucks, to be displayed at the automobile show by T. A. Bell, Meridian at Eleventh streets, local Dodge dealer, indicate the improvements in appearance, comfort, performance and economy developed in the commercial branch of the industry. The change in name, recently an-, nounced, designates the trucks with the name of their actual maker. Capacities range from the merchants express light delivery car to the heavy’ duty three-ton truck, and the entire line meets 96 per cent of all transportation requirements. A complete line of Dodge school busses with capacities from 18 to 52 children, and three different types of Dodge motor coaches are built by the company. Six-cylinder engines and fourwheel brakes on all models, and radiator shutters operated from the dash on all models except the merchant’s express are outstanding features. A four-speed transmission in the one and one-quarter ton and heavier capacities insures high road speed, ample pulling ability, longer engine life and greater fuel economy. Lockheed hydraulic brakes are standard equipment on all trucks, school buses and motor coaches with the exception of the merchant's express. which is equipped with mechanical internal expanding brakes. All brakes are completely enclosed as a protection against dirt and dust, and afford positive control at all times. Forty-two different types of chassis with wheelbases ranging from 110 to 185 inches are offered. Millionaire is off on TOUR FOR RARE PLANTS Allison V. Armour Fits Up Yacht in Quest for Specimens. Bu United Press MIAMI, Fla., Feb. 23.—A floating flower conservatory is now’ on its w f ay to the Windward islands for a four months’ plant gathering expedition. Aboard his private yacht, the Utowana, Allison C. Armour of New York, colaoorator with the United States department of agriculture, is slipping southward in quest of rare plant specimens. The plant collector indulges his hobby in a manner that would bankrupt any but persons of means. The botanist purchased his 1,000ton vessel in 1924 and converted it into a spacious private yacht, probably the largest ever to visit Miami. COMFORT FOR DRIVER Graham-Paige Clutch May Be Raised or Lowered. A comfortable driving position Is assured every driver of a GrahamPaige by its adjustable clutch and brake pedals, which may be raised or low'ered according to individual needs. On all but the smaller six the position of the steering wheel also may be adjusted. Chromium Plating on all Dodges All exterior hardware of the Senior and Dodge Brothers new Six is chromium plated. Bumpers, radiator shell, lamps, molding, hub caps, and door handles are included in this hard lustrous finish which will not tarnish.

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twice now .. in 3® days.. production has hod to be increased Essex the Challenger sweeps aside the barriers of price class. It challenges the performance, the style, the luxurious roomy comfort of any car at any price, on the basis that no other car gives you back so much for every dollar you put in.

A glance at its 76 advanced features (listed at right) reveals at once why Essex excepts no car in its challenge. For point after point in fine car construction, performance and detail, brings ytou directly to costliest cars to find comparison. With above 70 miles an hour top speed, Essex the Challenger, in thousands of demonstrations, is proving the endurance and ability to do 60 miles an hour all day long.

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1219-1225 N. Meridian St. P. B. SMITH AUTO CO. 450 North Capitol Avenue Lincoln 3603 OAKLEY MOTOR SALES 1665 South Meridian Street DRexel 4743

SPEED, POWER ARE ADDED TO WILLYS-KNIGHT •Finger Tip Control’ Features New Six Made by Totedo Concern. Style, spaciousness, and power, the ruling triumvirate of 1929 motordom have been permitted full sway in the two completely new lines of Willys-Knlght cars being introduced at the Indianapolis automobile show. Created around an improved Knight sleeve-valve motor, this .latest product of the WUlys-Overland Company features ultra-fashionable

bodies and the mechanical innovation aptly termed “finger-tip control." With more power, more room, and with body lines conceived by a master artist, the Willys-Knights have been priced on the low level commensurate with the 500,000 car production schedule planned by the Willys-Overland Company for its combined output during the current year. The Willys-Knight Six includes a four-door sedan, a coach, a coupe, a roadster, and a touring car. All models are replete with innovations in appointments and comprehensive equipment, in keeping with beauties of the artistically fashioned bodies. The six-cylinder sleeve-valve engine in the Willys-Knight Six develops a brake horsepower of fiftythree at 3.000 revolutions per minute; having a bore of 215-16 and stroke of 4 3 * inches, or a piston displacement of 177.9 cubic inches. Superiorities of speed and power performance over the previous Wil-lys-Knight series of similar motor

It is the finest, largest, roomiest, most brilliantly performing Essex ever built and the price the lowest for which Essex ever sold —but little above the lowest priced cars on the market. That is why the acceptance of Essex the Challenger is the talk of motordom. Join the van of 1,000,000 Super-Six owners who are demonstrating its right and ability to challenge the best that motordom offers.

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dimensions have been gained from several sources. Note the least of these improvements in performance is obtained from a manual heat control to the header. Opportunities have been taken to lessen the weight of the new cars at. no sacrifice of structural strength, and the rear axle gear ratio has ben reduced from 5.11 to 4.8. With the lower gear ratio and the motor refinements have come higher maximum speed, faster hill-climbing ability, and greater economies of oil and gasoline consumption. A single-plate dry disc clutch and a standard sliding gear transmission of a type long employed by Willys-Knight is used in the new models. The I*4-inch propeller shaft has been lengthened over the shaft in the previous line, to accommodate the wheelbase of 112 Vi inches. Frames of new design provide rigidity and strength to make the cars stable and comfortable when traveling over rough roads. They also form a substantial foundation

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for the bodies, to eliminate squeaks and rattles. Adoption of anew steering gear prevents whip or road shock from being transmitted to the wheel. Tryon shackles have been adopted for this chassis, following satisfactory use on other Willys-Over 1 and products, and the employment of Watson rubber flow stabilators on all four springs is an added factor that provides easier riding. All models of the Willys-Knight Six are equipped with large mechanical type four-wheel brakes, twelve inches all around, having a total braking area of 243.1 square inches. “Figer-tip control.” tmiversally used on products of the Toled# manufacturer, is found on the new Willys-Knight Six. A button in the center of the steering post controls all functions of starting the motor. Gardner Adds Sport Brougham Addition of a sport brougham to' its series "130” line is announced by the Gardner Motor Company, Inc., which adds that the new car already has gone into production.

76 ADVANCED FEATURES INCLUDE: Power increased 24% —Above 70 miles an hour—Four hydraulic shock absorb* ers—New tyjsfe double action fourwheel brakes—Large, fine bodies —Easier steering—Greater economy.

1— Motor Rubber-Mounted 2 Ventilated Crankcase and Valve Chambers I —Patented Super-Six Engineering Features 4—Larger Cylinder Bore i—lmproved Cylinder Head and Combustion Chambers 4—lncreased Valve Lift T —Higher Compression B—New8 —New Location for Spark Plugs 4—Gas-Cooled Valves 16 —Improved Valve Timing 11— Silent Roller Valve Tappets 12 — Heat-Treated Aluminum Pistons 13— Matched Pistons and Connecting Rods 14— Special Oil-Control Piston Rings 15— Light Recriprocating Motor Parts 16— Augmented Torque 17— Power Output Increased 24% 18— Greater Gasoline Economy I^—Balanced Power Line from Motor to Final Drive 26—New Marvel Carburetor 21— Oil Pump of Doubled Capacity 22 New Lubrication System 23 — New Engine Bearings 24 — Two-Piece Motor Oil Pan 25 — Oil Strainer Filter 26 Larger Shuttered Radiator 27 Balanced Cooling Pan 28— Patented Water-Cooling System 29 Chain Drive for Generator 30— Electric Gasoline Gauge on Dash 31— Electric Crankcase OU Level Gauge on Dash 32 Universal-Jointed Tie Rod between Front Wheels 33 Vacuum Tank of Improved Design 34 Vacuum Booster in Fuel System

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A BIG, FINE, SUPER-SIX *695 AND UP ..affactory Coach ----- $695 Standard Sedan - - $795 2-Pass. Coupe - • 695 Town Sedan - * 85$ Phaeton - - - - 695 Roadster - - - - 85$ Coupe (with rumble eat) 725 Convertible Coupe 895 Standard Equipment Includes: 4 hydraulic shock absorbers—electric gas and mil gauge radiator 'nutters saddle lamps windshield wiber —rear vine mirrmu cUitrolock—controls on steering wheel—starter on dash—all bright parts dmmuunuplatetL

Riley 9567 O. W. SCHAUB MOTOR CO. 2124 West Washington Street BElmont 4400 H. J. WALKER MOTOR SALES 660 East Maple Road (38th St.) WAshington 5542

THREE-REEL FILM u> ISSUED FOR AUTOISTS Pairing of Ok! Toll Gate Keeper Is Shown in Pictures. A three-reel film entitled “Traveler’s Toll." dramatizing the passing of the old-time tollgate keeper, has been released for distribution by the department of agriculture. The picture tells of the discarding of the toll-collection and tax-labor methods of paying for road Improvement and of the adoption of modern methods, based upon property taxes, motor vehicle fees, gasoline taxes and bond Issues. Requests for tt should be addressed to the Office of Motion Pictures. United States Department of Agriculture. Washington. D. C. Transportation costs must be paid by the borrower. Horsepower to Weight One to Fifty Ratio of horsepower to total car weight is one to fifty In the new Pontiac "Big" Six.

35 Visible Gasoline Filter 36 Air Cleaner for Carburetor 37 Three Heat Controls for Carburetor 38— Carburetor Adjustment for Climatic Changes 39 Automatic Spark Advance 46—Automatic Carburetor Choto* 41— Automatic Gasoline Primer 42 Hydraulic Shock Absorbers All Around 43 Flat-Camber Front Spring* 44 Splayed Rear Springs 45 Improved Riding Qualities 46 New Roller-Bearing Steering Gear 47 Steering Column Adjustable for Height 48— New Two-Shoe Four-Wind Brake System 49 — Composition Brake-Blocks 50 — Brakes Adjustable Without Special Tools 31—Tamper-Proof Electrolock 52 — Larger Control Pedals 53 — Alemlte Chassis Lubricatiod 54 — Wider, Roomier Bodies 55 — Adjustable Front Seats 56 Adjustable Rear Seats 57 — More Leg Room in all Model* 58 — Rubber-Sealed Doors 59 — Rattle-Proof Windows 60 — Improved Vision (narrower comer posts) 61— Silenced Steel Bodies 62 — Noise-Insulated Roofs 63 New Body, Radiator, Hood and Fender Lines 64 New, Curved Interior Trim 65 — Starting Switch on Instrument Board 66 Chased Silvered Instrument Panel, indirectly lighted 67 — New Silent Muffler (no back pressure) 68— Larger Radiator, Hub and Gas Tank Caps 69 New Hardware Throughout 76—Plywood Floor Boards 71 — Eight-Inch Frame with FliU Cross Members 72 Inbuilt Bumper Bases 93—Widened Axle Tread 74 —Rain-Proof Cowl Ventflater 95 —Choice of Seven Body Types 26-All Bright Work Ghrwalu**-