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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (May 7, 1922)
THE UKE: OMAHA, SUM) AY. MAY -'i 3 C i V 11 I' .V Durant Six Uses t icw Ansled Motor Company Hat Bern Reticent About Line Leit Orders Swamp Factory. Not a great deal has hem st!4 bout the lix'fylinticr models in Iht Durant liue, Durant Motor , Inc.. h been somewhat reticent in dis runinr the ii (or reasons that have jut become known. A friend droptied into Mr. W. C. Durant'i office the other day and in i lie courie of conversation the Durant six wit mentioned. The vis tor had ridden in the car and rmhuiatiic aliout it. lie remarked hut he had rrad very little of the Durant i and a quite surprise! tl.at so little had been aaid. "We have been cautious," said Mr. Durant, "lest we create a de mand for our six-cylinder line wiili which our factories would be un able to cope. "We have been concerned not 10 much with the quantity of car we might be able to produce at with the ilnire to tec how well we miht be able to build them. Consequently we have been careful not to create a ilrtnand that would deter ui from building character into the car." The Durant tix i powered with the much-talked about Amted mo tor which Mr. Durant hai character irrd as "the moit powerful, flexible, quietest and most economically op erated six-cylinder motor that has et been designed." Its chassis is made rigid through the use of the Durant tubular backbone, (patent ap plied for), which makes possible, as in the four-rylindcr Durant line, the aciul.ly of siul uniil in uH manner 10 (it th grratri de gree of accessibility. Wills Saintc Claire Is Used by Lord Byng It was quite lilting that during the recent visit of Lord liyng oi Vimy and Lady Byng to Sarnia, Ont , the governor general of Canada and hit party should have been driven in Willi Sainte Claire cart. Sarnia is just across the St. Claire river, the international boundary, from Marys ville, Mich., and on. the southern boundary of barnia is the huge river front site, where the Canadian plants will soon be manufacturing Will Sainte Claire cart. As a matter of fact, Lord Hyrg put in mpit of his time while in ftanna atkinir questions about the Willi Sainte Claire. A Un and a jihaetors met his excellency a party at the Grand Trunk station. When Lord Hyng's Wills Sainte Claire tailed up the sleep hill on high gear, the gov ernor general leaned over the front teat and said. "That's the most re Baikable thing ! ever saw. Tell me more about the car." ' About 30 miles were covered dur ing the afternoon by Lord and Lady Byng. During the parade through the streets of Saruia. it was often ne cessary to drive as slowly as two miles an hour. His fxcellcnry kept watching his drivrr, and finally said, "Why you never have to shift gears at all, do ou? I did n't know there was such a motor car." After the flag premutation and re ception, the governor' Rrneral and party returned to their Will Sainte Claire cars. Lord Byng sent his aide to ask the Wills Saintc Claire repre sentative, the Port Huron distribu tor, to ride with lit in . New Nash Sales Company Formed Naslt-Yrifsrma Firm to Die tribute in Nebraska, Iowa and Dakota. Announcement has been maJe of the oraauuaiun of the Xah- rie acuta Auto company, headed by Dan I' I 11 Dan T. Vriesema. T. Yriernta, to take over dixtrihu lion of Naih passenger cars in Ne braska, Iowa, except the eastern one third, and the southwestern quarter of South Dakota. j The new company will occupy the tt.eii Kab headquarters at iil Souin Tenth street. Mr. Vrieiemt i regarded at on of the mot capable automobile mr chant in th couutry. In 909 Mr. Vriesema became iden tified with the automobile industry, associated with one of the largest American builder of motor can, of which company Mr. Nash wai mad president the following year, item IVI7 until I9J0 Mr. Vriesema was president and general manager of the Illinois Oldtmobil company. In th latter year he became gen eral manager of the Chicago branch of the Nash Sales company. "In Dan Vriesema w have a man whose past record and business achievements long since have placeed him in the front rank of America' automobile distributors," lays C B. Voorhis. vice president and director of sale of the Nash Motors com ply. Oakland Repairs Under Flat Rate The Oakland Motor Car company it putting into effect at quickly a possible ui new plan o! universal "flat rate charge tor service. Already the majority of iti bran ches, distributor and dealer have put into effect this plan of set charge for practically, every repair too mat may oe required on an Oak land car. This specialization on a piece rate basis it doing away with the complaint frequently heard from motorist that they are given no idea what a specific repair will cost until after the job is completed.-This hat resulted in much dissatisfaction with the system now generally in vogue. Another feature of service worked out by the Oakland Motor Car com pany is the training of mechanic in a special school at the factory at rontiae. Nash Leads the World, in Motor Car Value ANNOUNCING V3 ...A Nash - Vriesema Auto Company Distributors for Nebraska, Iowa save Eastern Third, and S. E. Quarter of South Dakota There is, on our part, a very sincere pleasure in announcing that Dan T. Vriesema has organized the Nash-Vriesema Auto Company and taken over Nash representation in the Omaha territory from the Omaha branch of the Nash Sales Co. The Nash-Vriesema Auto Company will also conduct the sale of Nash cars at retail in Omaha. , We feel, and rightfully so, that the Nash Motors Company and Nash owners in both the wholesale and retail terri tories are highly fortunate in having the ownership and man agement of the Omaha Nash franchise entrusted to a. man of Mr. Vriesema's veteran experience and proved business ability. . . ' ' He is well known and warmly esteemed both in the indus try in which he has' long been prominent and by thousands of automobile owners with whom he has dealt. His record is one of sound and successful achievement and those now driving Nash cars and those about to purchase a Nash may count confidently 'upon his untiring effort to sera them well and willingly. Mr. Vriesema has gathered around him an organization of particular and expert fitness, each man personally selected because-of has definite qualifications. Nash home for both wholesale and - retail is ? at 43 South i bth Street, and here are not only attractively arranged showrooms but a finely equipped and competently manned service station.' MAi HI A THE NASH MOTORS COMPANY 1 Kenosha, Wisconsin Nash Leads the World in Motor Car Value CW : rN h Will You Take Your Ride Today? - was r KJ? 50 Horsepower Six Cylinders $1065 There is a Jewett waiting for you in our showroom. It is your car for any morn ing or afternoon that you may select. You must actually feel the might of 50 horsepower to appreciate it. You must sink back in the soft leather cushions and feel the gentle sway of perfectly balanced construction. Then will come the realization that here is a stout, sturdy, dependable car that has been built for years of care-free service. Every unit is of proven worth with ample strength to match the power of the mighty motor. So we repeat, ride in the Jewett as soon as you possibly can. Find out what the largest power plant in its price class actually means in terms of motoring, comfort. Then when you return frcm your ride, refreshed and relaxed, remember that this is the Six that you can buy for the price of a four '1065 f. o. b. Detroit It is Sold And Serviced by Ped&e Dealers Everywhere Nebraska Paige Co. 27th Avenue and Harney OMAHA Phone Douglas 3660 QdriftySixuilthyTai&t arrived has Six'Cylinier motor iiyinch wheelbase 2,650 pounds weight 31x4 cord tires German silver radiator Genuine leather upholstery ' The new Six'40 is not a sccalled "little six," but a husky, man'size car of distinctive appearance and at a price within the reach of the average pocketbooL v Only such genius as that evolved through fifty patient years' experience in fine coach ' biulaing could have achieved so complete v and satisfying a result ; It embodies only standard units of proved quality, each the product of the world's foremost specialists. . Continental, Timken, Delco, Borg tV Beck, Spicer, Stromberg, Fedders, etc an array come see it . of skill not found in any single organization! Here's a car for those who shun the com monplace who seek individuality. It meets the keen desire for that distinction and beauty so rare in cars at anything like its price. , , V - From "stem to stern," evidence of atten tion to detail and refinements. So compart without crowding so ingeniously fitted faultless in taste. .' . Resplendent in its distinctive Moon color Versailles Blue speed is evident in every graceful line power and endurance in every movement , . The Six'40 bears living testimony that a superior six-cylinder car may be built and offered at so remarkable a price. National-Moon Sales Co. 2045 Farnam Street . Omaha, Nebraaka F. O. B. ST. LOUIS Built by Moon Motor Car Company, St. Louis, U. S. A. Founded 1907 by Joseph. W. Moon