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MODERN MOTORS ATTRACT
ATTENTION
Big Changes in Design
Indicate Present-Dav Trenrl
Important changes in engineering details and refinements
in comfort and appearance are incorporated in the 1934 motor
cars displayed in a much improved and,, tastefully decorated
motor pavilion. Independent front wheel springing and a gene
ral change over to streamlining are outstanding among the
major changes.
Not since the depression have innovations over the entire
range of motor vehicles been so numerous as they have this
year. Visitors to the exhibition yesterday saw in cars which
are featuring streamlining, the climax of many years' experi
menting by motor engineers. Streamlining has made an indelible
impression on the motoring community in every country.
Although independent front wheel
springing and streamlining will ap
pear to be the two most important
first impressions of the actual ob
server, some of the chief develop
ments in the present day car have
taken place under the bonnet.
IMPORTANT CHANGES
Strengthened chassis, and in some
respects improved body designs, are
other important changes. Price re
ductions have not been overlooked in
the changes since 1933, and many of
the lower priced lines secured as
much attention by visitors to the
exhibition yesterday as did the lux
ury models.
The Motor Traders' Association of
Lismore, which has taken a keener
interest in the display of motor
vehicles than hitherto, has effected
some improvements. The provision
of better facilities for observers and
and improved method of showing the
cars won favourable comment from
the show patrons.
This year there are nine ex
hibitors, and about 45 motor cars
and ten other motor vehicles are
displayed. The value of the new
Cars, based on list prices only, ex
ceeds £21,550.
GENERAL MOTORS PRODUCTS
As usual the exhibit of General
Motors pi"oducts is worthy of these
large manufacturers of motor cars
and trucks. In conjunction with
Messrs. E. G. Eager and Son and
Messrs. W. Robinson and Son as
local dealers, a very fine display has
been arranged. In honour of th6
Duke of Gloucester, and also in view
of the fact that the Duke will ride in
a Vauxhall, the stana has been
decorated in red, white and blue.
Amongst the cars featured is the
newest Buick. The announcement of
the new 40 series Buick is by far the
most important one that Buick has
made for manv years. Buick the
pioneer builder and sales leader in
the fine car field has now entered a
much lov/er priced maiket with a line
of cars that are worthy of the name
."Buick.A novel touch has been in
troduced in the display, because this
car has been made to talk and explain
its own features. To stand and listen to
the car tell its own story makes one
reflect in what a marvellous age we
live.
Also on display is the latest model
Pontiac Straight Eight sedan. This
beautiful sedan offers the best in
luxurious transportation. Equipment
includes no-draught ventilation,
leather upholstery, adjustable sun
visor, luggage compartment and in
strument panel, and a folding arm
rest in the rear compartment. Further
along the stand is the Oldsmobile
with the slogan "One look makes you
want it. one drive proves ycu're right."
With the reputation of 37 years be
hind it,, the 1934 Oldsmobile is a car
that any man might be proud to own
Then comes one of the most popu
lar cars in the world—Chevrolet. In
five of the last seven years, Chevro
let has led every other car in world
sales.
Now comes the British Vauxhall.
About a year ago, Vauxhall Motors, of
Luton, England, sent a new car to
Australia—the now famous Light Six.
From success to" success this splendid
car has gone on to reach astonishing
popularity, and new it is joined by
another Vauxhall. the entirely new
Big Six. a 27 H,P. car that in the
larger fbld shouF repeat the success
of the Light Six. Both official cars
chosen for the Duke's tour are Big
Six Vauxhalls.
"Vauxhall for value" seems a very
appropriate slogan.
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