lAiitomobile Section IrWft&rtt',
Automobile Section
LANE COUNTY'S HOME NEWSPAPER.
EUOKN'E, (1REGOX, WRDNESPAY, AUGUST 21. 1929.
NO. 42
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WGENE DEALERS INVITE PORTLAND GROUP
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Hot Shots
from
Auto Row
SSt WS
ir' .,i.-i vo f int a name io uui -
W fo.niration. The Philadelphia
f Mies of the Morris Chevrolet
ni August baseball car-selling
Sre pleading the Yankees
'unlike most team manas;
fc L i. nlaving nimu m t
J"? Ain-eetter of both teams.
SFllKW. Miller Huggins,
ami Mek7 Cochran Tre
iS are p'Jsuing tne A s ace to tne
I S However, everv man od both
IS has wored t on.c nd
Kb teJomiag more and more inter-
1'j the "season" progresses. It
Si be close and it would take more
1 ii. . .ii-on t.-k lairfttf.il which
!i!5.1h.n the mine Is over tho last
It! the month.
0AKLAND-PONT1AC '
POPULAR . .
PIE Urecon Motor Register Issued
Auft loth which shows new car
mWririons of nil makes in all the
ronn'lies of the state for July vcrifos
lilt there were twenty-iwo new uii-
Und ana 1'omiui: oiaco .ir...c.i7U ...
t... Mnntr in tJiat one month and
r!ii Oakland-Pontiac In third posi
tion of all car sales for that period.
IMi position is In direct line with
OiklandPontiac registrations
throughout the country according to
Lirrj Rosknmp of Eugene Motor Co.
,) ji .nhstontial evidence of the
ulti popularity these lines are en-
Joj- I
N. K. HICHENS
BACK ON JOB
V K. Hichtna, of the F. TV. Fet
' ' tyjohn Motor company, Buick
Mirauettf distributors, Is back on the
fib Iron) an eicht-day vacation with
ii family at Belknap Springs. Mr.
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Agua Callente, Baja California
(Mexico) August 21 This being
Mexico, an absolutely unvolstcady
land, glasses clinked merrily in the
hotel and casino of the trans-border
"Monte Carlo" the other night in
honor of Tex Rankin, famous Ameri
can stunt flier. For Tei, flying a
tiny fuur-cyiinder Great Lakes plane,
its Cirrus motor powered with Kich
field gasoline ana lubricated with
Kirhlnh c, had jiiat lauded here at
forty-eight minutes and twenty-six
seconds after S p. m.; had just set an
officially sanctioned non-stop, non
refuelled, solo record from Canada to
Mexico. The plane having taken off
that morning at 4:40:37 a. in., the
official time was announced by the
observers as 13 hours, 7 minutes and
49 Beconds, an average of better than
100 miles per hour for the entire
distance.
And, aside from the size of the
little sport ship which Tex used its
wingspread being but 28 feet; its en
gine only a 90 horsepower, 4-eylinder
affair the most comment was caused
by his true economy record. For a
check of the shin showed that only
75 gallons of Richfield had been used
for the 1350 miles an average of 18
miles to the gallon.
"Why, that's better than an auto
average!" was the amazed exclama
tion which went around when it le
came known that the plane still con
tained 2. gallons of the lOO-gallon
load with which it had been sUrted.
On landing here at the Agua Cal
iente airport, Rankin was officially
welcomed to Mexico by J. G. Castro,
representing Mayor Adrian Cubillas
of Tijuana and bv Mayor CnbilM's
committee: J. Sepulveda, G. Ter
roros nnd S. B. Reachi. As an added
touch of distinction, M, Gonzalez,
head of the Tijuana chamber of com
merce, arranged to have Tex wel
comed by Mexican boys dressed in the"
colorful Mexican national costumes
For speed, style and snap . .
PRODUCT OF GENERAL MOTORS
Raeister 775
f. a. k. rmrlaa, UlcM.
In tho entire field of low-priced sixes there is nothing that
will touch the Pontine Bis Six Sport Roadster for speed, snap
and power for swank, color and style. And when it comes to .
driving wide open, hour after hour all day long, this Pontlao
la in a class of Its own.
Smartly finished in a variety of popular Duco colors, the
Pontlao Roadster has the low, fast lines, the flaring fenders
and the general air of get-up-and-go so popular among the
youth of America. Its style la enhanced by the exclusive
oncaie belt moulding. Places for four are provided in the .
driver's seat and the low-swung rumble seat. Front aeat
Upholstered in Spanish grain leather, rumble eeat in Fabri
sold. Regular equipment for the Pontlao Roadster includes
ehromlum-plated headlamps, cowl lamps and windshield
bars, top and top boot of high quality material, and plate
llsss window in rear curtain.
Drive It and ask no favors of any
other low-priced car on the road
Search the low-priced field a thoroughly as you will and you
will find no car that compares with the Pontlao Big Six in
performance, safety, convenience and overall economy. For
here Is what it offers i
K I 1717 11 The highest top speed developed by any
Em i. cr of n'1r prft P"Tx hr
fifth wheel" an el ec trio speedometer.
PnVl7 60 horsepower at 1,000 revolutions pe
" -"-minuts unequalled in any other ear ta
Pontlac's field.
SV The fastest acceleration m any six of Pem
1 1 tlac's price also proved by the acientlflcally
ccurate "fifth wheel."
It I' I I f.ltl'Y rrV Pontlao is known the world
""'-1bUjI M. cer for unsurpassed stamina,
fvllabillty and long life. Check the prices of used Pen
use Sues for proof of it dependability.
ITTV Two entirely separate braking systems.
," Internal, mechanical i-wheel service brakes
of the finest type. Emergency brake acting on the transmis
sion. Special moulded, non-ruoiv brake linings which
frequently run more than 30,000 miles without replacement.
f t V W 7 ". f 7 Automatic tempera turs
yy fi Ili LlVcontrol eliminating need
or radiator shutters or heat indicator. Foot-controlled
headlights. Cross-flow radiator which retards losses of
water and alcohol through boiling. Conveniently located
tcar-thiftand emergency brake levers. Coincidental Ignition
and transmission lock remove the key and you lock both.
EPftX'fl Proved bv companies operating large
.. fleets to cost one cent per mile less
jo operate thsn any other low-priced six. The Pontlao
! Is even more economical than its predecessors.
Come in. See and drive the Pontlao Big Sax. Compare Its
Vslity with other low-priced sixes. Get our offer on row
fcnt ear and learn how Inexpensive the Pentlac Bag Six ss
jo buy and operate. Then yon will know why this car is called
K greatest value in ita field.
of serapes and broad sombreros.
Otfuiala n-ho checked in the plane
here on behalf of the Federation
Aeronautique Internationale and the
iA unaer whose sanction the
flight was staged, were William Van
Pusen, chief observer, and Howard
Monn. chief timer. Msror Harrr
I lark and a eotninltlee o'f San Hie
gans represented that city In the re
ception. The following morning, as guests
of David Zarate, president of the En
senada chamber of commerce, lUn
kin. Senor Reachi, Richfield officials
and others flew from here to Ensen
ada, "summer capital" of lower Cali
fornia. There thev were entertained
with a quail luncheon at the Green
.Mill cafe, after which they hopped to
ban Diego.
BUICK PRODUCTION
OK STEPPED OP
Production at the plants of the
Buick Motor companv at Flint, Mich.,
is being rajiidly stepped up to meet
the terrific demand for the new M)30
models which were introduced to the
public in a nation-wide display on
July 27. Reports from dealers
throughout America indicate that in
terest in the new line is running un
usually high and that sales are be
ing made in greater volume than at
anj time in recent years.
Buick's output for the month of
July reached l!f!95 cars and officials
state that, in gearing the production
to meet the sales demand, it will be
necessary to Iwost the output even
more during the month of August.
The July production exceeded by far
the total for the same month Inst
year when 10,404 motor cars were
manufactured.
Never before in Buick history have
such throngs visited the showrooms
across the country during the first
days of new model displays. Up
wards of two million persons nv
(lie 1930 buu'ks in the larger cities
on the dny the cars were shown for
the first time,
Buick's dealer body, comprising
something over 3000, are. extremely
enthusiastic over the new lftHO line,
as evideuced by the tremendous
amount of telegrams and letters
which have poured into the executive
offices since the cars went on dis
play. All over America dealers are
notifying the zone offices to increase
their allotments in order that they
may meet the rapidly rising tide of
sales.
That the new Buick has completely
captured the admiration of the pub
lic is proven by the enthusiastic tele
grams and letters received at the fac
tory by Buick's own organization in
the field and the public at large. The
regional and none headquarters
throughout America report that mo
torists who have visited the show
rooms since the opening dny are nl
most unanimous In their praise of the
1030 cars ihat visitors are particu
larly delighted with the lines of the
models and the extra margin of qual
ity which has been built into them.
The new price schedule, which
shows a decrease has been one of the
factors In sending sales totals sky
ward. These new low prices, made
possible bv modern production meth
ods in spite of the many mechanical
improvements in the 1930 cars, are
serving to materially strengthen
Buick's position of leadership in the
fine car field.
F
Ease of handling and speedy per
formsnce in traffic, besides economy
In operating costs, have plnyed an
Important part In the record recep
tion accorded the Superior Whippet
fours this year, according to reports
received by the Wlllys-Overlsnd com
pany from dealers.
Of course, the present model Is
somewhat heavier snd roomier than
in the trade. Although no drastic
changes have been mads In the Whip
pet four rate of top speed snd quicker
plck-un thst has msde it s dominant
ssles factor in the trade. Although no
drastic changes hsve been made in
the Whippet four engine, a number
of refinements and minor Improve
ments account for Its increased pow
er. The stroke In the present motor
hss been Incressed 8-8 of n Inch
with the bore remaining the same.
Besides the increase In ths stroke,
the compression ratio hss slso been
boosted from the old ratio of 5 to 1
to a new one of 6.5 to 1-
THREE NEW SIXES
Graham-Paige has introduced its
1930 models, presenting a line of
three sixes aud two eights replete
with chassis and body Improvements.
All models except the lowest-priced
bii have the standard-shift four-speed
transmission, which has been a fea
ture of the line for tw and a hdlf
years, the Graham-Paige company
having led the whole industry in rec
oguizing tho advantages of the four
H,Ked drive aud in per&ctTjtig its
mechanism.
The 1930 models, although repre
senting substantially increased value,
are offered without, change of price,
beginning with S55 for tho two-door
sedan on the Oil! chassis, which is
now built three inches longer than
formerly and has a larger engine.
One of the most striking features
of the new Grnhnm-Paige line is nn
exclusive innovntion thn nno nf ad
justable seats, rear hh well as front,
in an six-cyiinuer models and the 1117
inch wheelbase eight. The rear seat
cushions offer n choice of two posi
tions, changing tit depth and the
slope of the aeat. Full width front
seats as well as the two separate
seats nf (he two-door model 012 may
be shifted mechanically, while occu
pied, over a wide range of position.
Since the clutch and brake pedals of
all Graham-Paige cars, and also (ex-'
cept in the 612 the steering column,
are fullv adjustable, the new models
offer the widest possible variation in
driver and passenger position. In
short, the Graham-Paige can be fit
Ud to eai-lt individual as if built to his
size and measurements.
Summarized, the outstanding fea
tures of the Graham-Paige line for
1930 are as follows:
A sompletely new model 612 chas
sis of lln-inch wheel-base and larger
engine, giving increased power at
lower engine speed (66 h, p. at 3000
r. n. m.)
Bodies of advanced structural de
sign. Superior riding comfort, attained
not only through the adjustability of
both front and rear seats, but
through the UBe of over-padded sat
cushions, forpi-fitting seat and back
contours, and extra seat aud back
springing.
Clear-vision Instrument panels,
without ornamentation but striking
ly handsome in appearance.
New-type glass visor in chromium
brnrketa (except 612.)
Three-spoke steering wheels (safety-type)
models 6111 and 015.
Inspection of the new 012 chassis,
nnd of the other two sixes and the
two eights, shows the consistent use
throughout the line of the latest re
finements and improvements in de
sign and equipment. For once, how
ever, a new line of cars is presented
in which the achievements of the body
engineers are. likely to arouse more
interest among motorists In general
than are the mechanical details, even
with one new chassis model in the
line-up. . ,
The 1930 Grahnm-Paige models re
flpct the results of a comprehensive
campaign to promote riding comfort
and ease for driver and passengers,
through adjustable seating position,
improved seat and back cushions, and
convenient accessories, while at the
same time enhancing the beauty of
S. B.
FINEGAN
Strictly Modern
Machine and
Blacksmith Shop
701 High Street
Phone 102
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MIL.e.1. minimum
ConaMar th. dllw4 pries
nil tb Hat ink. H -paring
autnmabtl. vmliwa . .
Omkl.nd-Pmtle dltr4 prieas
Includ. enlr I .inn.M. es
for h.nallas ana for flaanetat.
hn tb r.. M. A. C. Tlma F.r
mant Plaa 1. .aa.
101w EUGENE MOTOTB CO.
1 Weat 5th St., Eugene Phone 145
"SOirra ... SUB DEALERS
i 0TM CO- Florence NELSON MOTOR CO., Oak"dge
Ml-L8, Junction City W. B. DAWSON, Springfield
Regularly Serviced
Shock Absorbers Work
the Best
Deleo-Remy Lovejoy Shook Absorbers WILL outlast
aviy ear; they WILL take the pitch out of rough rosds;
they WILL Insure permanent riding comfort; In short,
they WILL de all the thlnge their makers hsve given
them credit for BUT, to Insure s jeh beneficial
reeulte, you must have them regularly serviced by an
authorlied dealer.
As a factory reprteentetlve, we ean give you the
earns service se would the msnufaeturer. This Includes,
of eouree, putting In neoesssry ell, checking the length
ar,J t:htnej cf the straps, and eiamlnlng In general
the ahooke. Drive In today, let us look over yojr Love
Joys, end nctloe the Increase In riding oomfort.
GEORGE A. IIALT0N
Battery and Electrical
Service
Broadway And Olive
Telephone 1619
NEW MODELS ON THE PUBLIC MARKET
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jSTiiisis Biymmwi.-.v OO sl.. jf
Upper One of the new 1930 model 615 Graham-Paige sedans put on publlo display In the showrooms
or tne aeajers an over ine united eiaies last saturaay. Lower The new 612 model sedan.
car Interiors through the use of har
monious fittings snd trim.
With chassis already embodying
the most modern automotive features,
such as the four-speed transmission,
ltijur chassis lubrication system, pos
itive feed fuel pimp, crankcase ven-
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"nVENTY-FIVE ROSE
EXPECTED FOR MEET
All Portland autonobllit dealers
have been invited to Kugeue on Mon
day, Aug. 2t, by the Eugene Automo
bile lalerV association for s gulf
tournament in the afternoon and s
diuuer and meeting in the evening at
the local country club, it - wsn -(.otiiived
-Tuesday by Kay O'Donnell.
president of the Eugere group.
There are 14 dealers in Eugene and
this Troup of men will take on the
golfers of the Portland car men in a
tournament, according to Iawrence
Simmons, chairman of the entertain
ment committee. When the divot dig
ging is er.ed. the men will banquet at
the country club and then will have s
special meeting nfternords.
It is thought that one of the speak
era will be kalph .Macduff, vice-president
aud general mauager of Earl C,
Anthony, Inc., of San Francisco, Oak
lant, and Los Angeles, who is in Eu-
?ene at the present time visiting witJi
Ir, O'Dounell and his brother. Nelson
Macduff, supervisor of the Cascade
national forest. Mr. O'lonnell will be
toastmaster for the affair.
At the meeting of the local dealers'
association Monday noon, the auto
mobile exhibit at tbo Lane county fair,
a combined display of the group, was
also discussed. Each dealer is allowed
four cars for the exhibit and there
will be 50 automobiles In all.
Select the speed at which you wish
to drive and hold It insofar as traffic
conditions will permit, is the advice
cf Oldstnobile engineers to automobile
tourists who wish to cover the max
imum of miles without danger or dis
comfort. Kready driving at a set
speed la less tiresome and more ef
fective, the Oldstnobile men assejt.
When night comes on, wipe off
your headlight lenses. They can col
lect and hold enough dust from t
day's driving to cut down illumina
tion materially.
Sr elmiwtW Itwntpftmfttm
ANNO UN C I NG
A VARIETY of C OLORS
on the Ghevrolet cSix
at no extra cost
In keeping with the progressive policies
that have carried Chevrolet to record
breaking heights of success the new
Chevrolet Six is now made available in a
wide variety of colors at no extra cost.
Sdll further enhancing the beauty of the
marvelous bodies by Fisher, these striking
new colors give to the Chevrolet Six an
order of smartness unapproached in any
other low-priced car in the world.
And when you drive the Chevrolet Six,
you will realize that its performance is
equally as outstanding as its beauty. It
flashes away at the traffic signal. It tops
the steepest hills with an abundant
reserve of power. The steering wheel
responds to your slightest touch. And the
quiet, non-locking, four-wheel brakes are
unusually quick and positive in action.
Dut most impressive of all, this six-cylinder
car is available in the price range of the
four, with economy of better than 20 miles
to the gallon of gasoline ! Thus anyone who
can afford any automobile can now enjoy
smooth six-cylinder performance!
Come in today. See this sensational Chev
rolet Six in its smart new colors.
Tht Roadster, !2J THa phaettm, $S2ii The Coach, $595; The Coupe, $59tt The Sfwrt Coup, 645 The Sedan, $671t
Tk Imperial Sedan, $695. All pricel (. a. b. factory, Flint, Mien.
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MORRIS CHEVROLET CO.
942 Olive
Phone 627
A SIX IN THE PRICE RANGE OF THE FOUR