THE SUXDAY OREGOXIAX, PORTLAT, JULY 16. 1911.
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higher
TOP AND WINOSHIELD NOT INCLUDED
AT T'RICES NAMED DELOW
Torpedo- 4-Pass$27QOj;
1 0::V"7' 7 .'W-t.-...rj
T ,y v It
crit $25QO
Touring" 7-Pass-TOOQ
3$
Duck Dofti -3 Pass-$ 275CTY
fToy TonnMU -4-Pass $ 2700)
priced 'car cam' withstand
with- this 1912 Speedwell?
Speedwell Model 12-D Special 5-passenger touring car 4 cylinder, 50 H. P. motor 121 inch wheelbase
Price $2750. Top and windshield extra
We ask you the question bluntly, because we want you to ask it bluntly of yourself
Our case is established if we can induce you to make the comparison sharp, direct and immediate
The 1912 Speedwell is so satisfying in its appointments, so beautiful in its proportions, so
.velvet-smooth in its motoring qualities, that you will find yourself estopped in your
search for greater luxury
And that is precisely the stage to which we are eager to bring your mind to the inevitable
' point where you will try to find justification for a price higher than the Speedwell price
All over the country the Speedwell is leading experienced motorists through the same
mental process; to the same sharp comparison; to the same inevitable conclusion
In substance, this 1912 Speedwell is like every other Speedwell that has preceded it
But its beauties and its virtues have been so emphasized and refined that you can no longer
blind yourself to the necessity of considering it side by side with the costliest cars
Will you follow your own impulse and our earnest request and contrast the Speedwell with
the higher priced car you may be driving now; or the higher priced car the market offers?
1912 Features s-vF 1912 Features
We found few details in the Speedwell which ff , rfjr)5 adjustment of the bearings, or even the re
permitted of further refinement or improve- 11 iL . IJ moval of the entire dlfferential as a umt
ment for 1912, bo that changes from past Z T7yz'j ' Tte strain and shock of starting and stopping
design are the exception. t Jf J a are effectually absorbed by a torsion tube
No Speedwell owner has ever found his 50- J<MZJ enclosed between oil-tempered springs This
H. P. motor unequal, in power and efficiency, f JVVWV-W V- W is one of the reasons h,e Speedwell has
to any road task he set it. The four L-head ".i",. . .... .mm. become known as a car of low tire cost as
cylinders are cast in pairs, with cylinder , ZSi . ' compared with other cars of its size and
heads and valve chambers integral, but sepa- .... ' , weight.
rate water jacket heads. This practice assures uniformity 1912 Models Still larger shafts are used in the new transmission; and
of thickness in the cylinder walls and minimizes damage j-h si-Rer, : oo adjustments are eliminated by the use of annular ball
to the motor in case of freezing. The single change on the "?rT mw"? a5t bearings. , . . , .
motor is a slight increase in the size of the valve stems J &"-dl. ; The maximum of power transmitted to the rear wheels is
and the valve stem guides. ' tZV'nH iir ion- insured by the straight line drive; and wear m the urn-
mean 4-paMengrer 2700 , versa.1 ioint is minimized
One square inch of breaking surface to each seven pounds "erfT.r.rf..T0".l?f..?":.f: srso We use the semi-elliptical type of springs both front and
of the car's weight is a reassuring factor of safety. Botn rt-p CT;;; fZtu" ckV y. '2600 rear, because there is no better form of spring suspension,
service and emergency brakes are provided with equal- pMWv sooo providing proper design and material are utilized. The
izers. The lining of Speedwell brakes has never been - "J-5 :::::::::::: 02 ' SpeedweU springs are wide, flat, long 40 inches in front
known to burn. - 'm1""' """"'"nder's'o'HP 'motoV-ad and 56 inches in the rear and very flexible. They elimi-
i?everal unique features about the Speedwell axles add A"jil?nch" ieeibase"iSdcommo?' tomanr'save nate the side-sway of the body which is noticeable with
greatly to the car's efficiency. One of these is the mount- the cruiser, with wheeibae of 132 inches. every otliei. form 0f spring.
ing of the steering knuckles on large Timken roller bear- stSS " .mSSiSlTwe rims dl In models except The steering arms and rod are fully protected from, contact with
ings, which not only makes steering remarkably easy for Ib"ieI'rimhs')lltw" f sntdif!rhtsd '"two dets1der upstanding objects in the road by being placed above and behind
a car of this size, but eliminates wear at a very important iamp, one' tan lamp, horn. jack, tool kit. tire the front axle.
. . repair kit, pump, battery box, tool box, robe - Tne Speedwell radiator is one of the few which are actualy cellu-
rj - ,f a TnP r. drawn " Jh11.?.11 thTcruiser Sa.: 1-r radiators. This type justifies its greater cost by its greater
The unique construction of the rear axle one-piece arawn Bkln Uph0i8terins. eoie leather trunk cover. cooling efficiency as compared with other types.
steel with floating drive shafts adds greatly to the and 8torm curtaIns- ,n1 Bhclc ab" a gear pocket is provided on the forward left hand side of the
strength of this important member. The one-piece con- imp8 Bnd windshield frame are finished in motor to accommodate the "Aplco" electric dynamo, for gen-
struction is unusual, even among cars of the highest price. buck enamel: and radiator. "n "ned n erating current for electric lamps. There is provided an acces-
An inspection plate of large size permits inspection and purchaser. " sible positive gear drive.
The Speedwell Motor Car Company, Dayton, Ohio
Speedwell Motor Car Company, 533 Alder Street Phone Marsyl i- -
We are well equipped with Speedwell repair parts and machine shop facilities, a feature of service to the customer that should not be overlooked