oc-plain-dealer 1923-02-24

AUTOMOBILE SECTION VOL. XXVI—NO. 162 CAR MARKET HAS A GOOD 1ST WEEK Car sales of many dealers have diminished somewhat with the establishment of the Certified Motor Car Market, but sales have been sales and not trade-ins. Dealers, that is, have gotten the cash and have not had to keep funds tied up. The market has sold a dozen cars this week, according to Manager C. P. Hamm. The Fullerton market, the third of the three in the county, will be started very shortly, says Hamm. This market and the ones at Santa Ana and Anaheim are each standing on their own legs, but were started by the county used car association of dealers. Hamm is taking in only cars that are or may be put into satisfactory condition. "I turned down four cars today," said Hamm on Thursday "because our policy is to sell only cars which our judgment can back." Altho the market is financed by a limited number of dealers, anybody can bring a car there and sell it if it is of fairly good quality. If he does sell it, he can get 50 percent of the purchase price at once. The market is conservatively managed, that is, it can take no risks of not keeping its stock moving, and the buyer gets the benefit, says Hamm. EDDY SHOP ENJOYS ANOTHER BUSY WEEK Sales of two California tops to Harry D. Riley and one to the Bowles Motor Co. of Santa Ana, and of four paint jobs to the former and three to the latter are among the contracts filled this week by Eddy's Paint and Top Shop. Eddy is getting work from many points in So. Calif., besides Anaheim and Santa Ana. Equipped to turn out practically any type of top usd, leading dealers are finding him a valuable ally. MILLIONTH BUICK TO APPEAR MARCH 1 Word has just been received at the local Buick branch that a millionth Buick motor has just been built at the Buick Motor Company's plant in Flint, Mich. Building a million automobiles something no other concern has yet accomplished with the exception of Ford, and by March 1, this millionth motor will be placed in the millionth Buick car, a record which the manufacturers of the famous valve-in-head motor car may well feel proud. Arriving in the twentieth anniversary year of Buick the millionth Buick automobile is a most noteworthy achievement. In 1903 the Buick Motor Company was organized and its production in that year was only sixteen automobiles. Now it is building more than American plants alone. It does not detract in the least from the marvelous accomplishment of Ford to say that the Buick Hamm is taking in only cars that are or may be put into satisfactory condition. "I turned down four cars today," said Hamm on Thursday "because our policy is to sell only cars which our judgment can back." Altho the market is financed by a limited number of dealers, anybody can bring a car there and sell it if it is of fairly good quality. If he does sell it, he can get 50 percent of the purchase price at once. The market is conservatively managed, that is, it can take no risks of not keeping its stock moving, and the buyer gets the benefit, says Hamm. RANCHER PREFERS MAC-DRY BATTERY Harry Gifford, rancher west of the city on Broadway, is one of the more recent purchasers of the Mac-Dry battery, says B. F. Herr, local distributor. Gifford has tried many makes of battery, but never has bene as well satisfied as now. He bought it because of the excellent service obtained by his father, an Angeleno, from one of them. That was about a year ago, the older Gifford has never regretted the purchase. The Mac-Dry battery is guaranteed for three years. On it the same free service as on all other makes are furnished by the batter. Herr can furnish of 250 to 300 purchasers in Dugge County who have bought the Mac-Dry from his place alone. Plain Dealer Want Ads Get Results Valve-In-Head Buick The Standard of Comparison Arriving in the twentieth anniversary year of Buick the millionth Buick car, a record which the manufacturers of the famous valve-in-head motor car may well feel proud. In 1983 the Buick Motor Company was organized and its production in that year was only sixteen automobiles. Now it is building more than American plants alone. It does not detract in the least from the marvelous accomplishment of Ford to say that the Buick record is in many respects just as wonderful. For years Ford has been standardizing on quantity production of a single chassis and but five body models, while Buick has built a diverse line. At present, for instance, the Buick models include fifteen passenger cars and a light delivery truck. Again, the Buick prices range from slightly in excess of one thousand dollars to twenty-five hundred dollars for delivery on the Pacific Coast, and therefore cover a price range that demands scrupulous care and inspection in production. This involves quite a different manufacturing proposition from that of a single chassis and limited mody models unchanged over a period of years. Charles S. Howard, head of the Howard Automobile Co., the Pacific Coast distributor of Buick cars, has been a big factor. In the sale of those million Buicks, as he is known at the world. France owes America another debt of gratitude. The self-service plan was invented in America. The Standard of Comparison As Good as it Looks A glance at this beautifully protioned two passenger four-cylinroadster is an invitation to get bethe wheel. The speed and power suggested by graceful lines and low-hung body fully realized on the open road. An ease of manipulation and instant sponse to the throttle insure unususatisfactory behavior in traffic. It is roomy and comfortable for people. It contains every convenience, restful motoring in any weat Transmission Lock On the lower end of the gear shifting lever is a reliable theftlock—standard equipment on the new Buick Models. This is one of the safety features in the 1923 models that has lowered insurance rates for owners. Prices of f. o. b. Anaheim. Ask about the G. M. A. C. Purchase Plan, which provides for Deferred payments FOURS 5 Pass. Sedan 5 Pass. Touring Sedan Sport Roadster SIXES 4 Pass. Coupe 7 Pass. Touring 7 Pass. Sedan Sport Roadster Sport Touring Anaheim Automobile Co. Buick Distributors Phone 354 Anaheim When better automobiles are built, Buick will build Here Are the Entries DRIVER Jimmy Murphy Dario Resta Bennett Hill Eddie Hearne Earl Cooper Art Klein R. C. Durant Tommy Milton Frank Elliott Joe Thomas Harry Hartz Al Melcher Ralph DePalma Leon Duray W. D. Morton Jerry Wonderlich MECHANICIAN Ernie Oison Chester Pickup R. L. Carions C. V. Pickup R. McDonough Lou Wilson Fred Comer Geo. Stiehl Chester Lindsey Wesley Crawford Harlan Fengler Ralph Snoddy Ernie Ansterburg Frank Rollins Allen E. Mulford Teddy Curley MAKE OF CAR Durant Special Durant Special McDonald Special Durant Special Durant Special Durant Special Durant Special Miller Special Leach Special Duesenberg Straight Spl. Miller-Duesenberg Special Melcher Special Deusenberg Special Shockcheck-Duesenberg Spec Duesenberg Special Shockcheck-Duesenberg Spl. AUTO TRADES TO DEBATE NEW ACTS The Northern Division of the State Auto Trade Assn will meet at Oakland on Monday and Tuesday, and a lively session is expected, with members of the southern division present in numbers. Various new acts affecting motor vehicles have been introduced at the present session of the state legislature, and not all of these have met the fancy of the trade. The legislative committee will present its report and the action taken on its findings will determine the attitude of the trade to a large extent. Already there is a sharp fight between the proponents and opponents of the proposed tax of two cents per gallon on gasoline. The heavy vehicles are hit by this tax considerably more than the light pleasure cars. Walter Faweett, vice president of the association and legislative representative, will take an active part in the debates. Pure Rubber Floats; So Do Norwalk Tubes The Norwalk Tire and Rubber Co. makes no cheap goods whatever says F. S. Dunlap of the Nu-Way Tire Company of 327 South Los Angeles street. Originators of the cord tire and builders of the first Silver-town cord, this company is one of the real veterans in the tire game. Put a Norwalk tire or tube under the microscope and you will notice one of the latest sales of a fleet of 60 Essex cabriolets to the Sun. FLEET OF 60 ESSEX CARS TO ONE BUYER Every so often some big firm wants a car which it can depend upon for commercial use, says G. C. Griffin, local branch manager of Townsend & Medbery, Hudson and Essex distributors, and when it does the Essex is as likely as not the make of car selected. One of the latest sales of a fleet of 60 Essex cabriolets to the Sun. Irvin’s Garage Adds to Facilities Irvin’s Garage is now enabled to perform a service never before possible. A new washrack capable of accommodating three cars at one time has been installed and a vacuum cleaner with it to clean upholstery while still being waterproof. Pure Rubber Floats, So Do Norwalk Tubes The Norwalk Tire and Rubber Co. makes no cheap goods whatever says F. S. Dunlap of the Nu-Way Tire Company of 327 South Los Angeles street. Originators of the cord tire and builders of the first Silver-town cord, this company is one of the real veterans in the tire game. Put a Norwalk tire or tube under the microscope and you will notice a porus texture somewhat like bread. The pores have not been filled in with chemical and made tough artificially. Casings artificially treated may appear tough, but they have not the non-skid quality in the rubber itself. Pure rubber floats. That's why a section of Norwalk inner tubes actually floats on the surface of the water and does not go ca-plunk to the bottom of the tub. Pure rubber when stretched returns practically to its previous shape. It is for this reason that Norwalk tubes positively do not become boggy. HARRY RILEY SELLS ABOUT CAR PER DAY Sales the past week of Harry D. Riley, Studebaker distributor in Northern Orange-co, include Studebaker touring car to A. H. Crum of Anaheim and a light mid-season to who have purchased cars are Vern Ferguson of Anaheim, L. C. Johnston of Pullerton, H. R. Casler of Huntington Beach and Harry McCrae of Anaheim. FREE DAYTON TUBE AT NENNO & BOCK'S Here's an opportunity for anybody to get a good tube free! Nenno & Bock, accessories, are offering a Dayton two-piece perching beginning today. The Dayton, once it is well-known, will be one of the biggest sellers in the city, says Nenno. Dayton thor-breds add immeasurably to the appearance of the car. That's something that many tires don't do, says Nenno. But their beauty isn't skin deep. The tread is smooth and flawless and spells long service to user. This strength, durability and efficiency of the tire reflects the quality within. The tubes are of the same fine character. They are free from imperfections and foreign substances. Put them under microscope and prove for yourself that's true, says Nenno. They are one of the thickest tubes manufactured. And better tubes men better service from casings. There are all kinds of people in the world, and all of them wonder how the rest of humanity gets that way. Irvin’s Garage Adds to Facilities Irvin’s Garage is now enabled to perform a service never before possible. A new washrack capable of accommodating three cars at one time has been installed and a vacuum cleaner with it to clean upholstery, while a new high pressure hydraulic alpentine gun, with a capacity of seven or eight pounds, enables Irvin’s men to finish a car in 30 minutes after it has been turned over to them. The garage has shown that it can do a real overhaul job such as ordinarily would require factory work. A white truck of the Anaheim Beef Co. was rebuilt, with new bearings new bushings, etc. The body was taken completely off and then riveted back on right. Day and night service, except washing. An ideal husband who thinks he has an ideal wife. Special FOR W YOUR CHOICE OF NEW TUBE Goodyear Hartford Dayton Tires & Tubes Phone 464 Nothing Compares WESTERN TELEGRAPH FRANK P. TAGGART, Anaheim, Cal. Chevrolet Motor Produced Millionth Automobile Today Frank P. T. Chevrolet Distributor for NorFullerton 131 W. Commonwealth Phone 555 NEW WORLD'S RECORDS EXPECTED IN L.A. RACES LOS ANGELES, Feb. 24.—Tomor row the 183-cubic inch speed carls will sing their "swan song" at the Los Angeles Speedway, for indications point to the displacement of this size of racing motor in favor of the smaller 122-cubic inch models in all future events during 1923. But before they are ended more world's records are expected to be broken. The 183-inch cars have now been performing since the spring of 1920 and have shown a wonderful development in the way of speed. Their first appearance here in Los Angeles in the fall of 1920 resulted in the running of a 250-mile race on the Deverly course at an average speed of 103.2 miles an hour. From that day on the average speed has been climbing and in the final race of the 1922 season, also held on the Los Angeles bowl, the average was 114.6 for the distance, a new world's record for speedway racing. Since that memorable event in December the cars have all been tuned and thoroughly overhauled and experts are confident that the finish of Sunday's event will witness the establishment of another world's record with an average higher than 115 miles an hour. Murphy drove his Miller-motored Durant Special for a lap on the Beverly bowl one day last week at an average speed better than 127 miles an hour. Milton has turned laps in 36 seconds flat, or 125 miles an AUTO EPITOME OF MECHANICAL IDEAS "The automobile is unique in that it represents the sum total of all that men have learned about mechanical engineering," says George Dunton, Ford, Forsdon and Lincoln distributor. "Few people stop to realize that it took humanity thousands of years to learn enough to build an automotive vehicle." One could take one of our late model Fords apart and find in its marvellous mechanism the principles that have been discovered and applied along through the centuries since man first bored a hole in a round piece of wood and made a wheel. "The automobile represents the most perfect expression of many of the mechanical principles. The first man to make and use a wheel never dreamed of a pneumatic device." Since that memorable event in December the cars have all been tuned and thoroughly overhauled and experts are confident that the finish of Sunday's event will witness the establishment of another world's record with an average higher than 115 miles an hour. Murphy drove his Miller-motored Durant Special for a lap on the Beverly bowl one day last week at an average speed better than 127 miles an hour. Milton has turned laps in 36 seconds flat, or 125 miles an hour. Those railbirds who have followed the practice closely do not believe there is a fraction of a mile per hour difference between these two cars and have expressed their confidence in Milton's ability to equal or surpass Murphy's speed mark at any time when weather and motor conditions happen to be propitious. The entry list for Sunday's big race is perhaps the most wonderful assembly of sped pilots ever gathered together on the Coast. There have been entry lists with more names, and there have been more cars actually cross the starting line than will be the case here, but the real class of a race depends altogether on the Coast. There have been entry lists with more names, and there have been more cars actually cross the starting line than will be the case here, but the real class of a race depends altogether on the Coast. Special Bargains FOR WEEK ENDING MARCH 3 FREE WITH EVERY NEW TIRE PURCHASED C.J.NENNO EVERYTHING FOR THE AUTO Accessories and Replacement Parts for all makes of Cars —Also Genuine Ford Parts 145 So. Los Angeles St. Anaheim Compares With Chevrolet WESTERN UNION HELBORAM OAKLAND, CAL., 8:30 A.M., FEB, 22, 1923 d Millionth Chevrolet Motor Co. k P. Taggart Distributor for Northern Orange Co. onwealth Anaheim 328 W. Center St. Phone 490