TWO NEW V8 CARS

Wairarapa Times-Age, 16 April 1938, Page 3

TWO NEW V8 CARS

DISTINCTIVE VEHICLES. For the first time in motoring history, two distinctly different cars are carrying the world-famous Ford V 8 symbol. Ford V 8 has broadened its appeal for 1938 by the introduction of these two new and distinctive cars —the new Standard and the new big De Luxe, which is the biggest Ford car ever built. Their initial showing has aroused exceptional interest because, whilst varying in size, in style and in appointments, each car is impressive in its beauty of line and its . obvious, quality. The beautifully styled radiator grille of the new big De Luxe is set almost vertically between the deep, wide fenders with recessed headlamps. The bonnet cover is offset from the grille by a smooth shoulder, which tapers back towards the centre of' the car in a graceful sweep, emphasising bonnet length and blending with the general form of the car. All lines flow cleanly towards the rear, accentuating length and sleekness. Two advantages result from this treatment: a very low appearance is obtained without sacrifice of headroom, and much more usable space is made available for luggage in the exceptionally large luggage compartment concealed under the downswept rear panelling. The quality of the upholstery is a decided tribute to New Zealand manufacture, as all upholstery materials used in both the new big De Luxe and the new Standard Ford V 8 are products of woollen mills in New Zealand. The new Standard Ford V 8 has strikingly new lines and increased bodyroom. Front end, grille, bonnet, fenders and hub caps have been entirely redesigned so that they create a new and larger appearance. Fenders are deeply crowned, and headlamps are recessed more than formerly. The radiator grille bars extend back along the sides of the bonnet, forming the louvres. Concealed hinges are used on the luggage compartment door, so that the rear body lines are unbroken, with aeroplane hub type combination door handle, lock and light as on the big De Luxe, and 100 per cent New Zealand upholstery.

The interior fittings match the outward grace and beauty in both the new big De Luxe and new Standard cars. Control knobs are recessed, door fittings arc curved for safety. Instruments are arranged in two neat groups on the instrument panel directly in front of the steering wheel. In the centre of the panel is the radio speaker grille, for easier installation of radio. On the right of the speaker grille are knobs for the ash tray and choke, and on the left, those for the cigarette lighter and throttle. The ignition switch is located directly in front of the steering column, with key inserted from the right side. Instruments are lighted by what is called fringe illumination. Numerals on the dials and the hands are illuminated from light passing into the control through the glass and behind it. Night driving safety is increased by the addition of a headlamp beam control switch on the floor-board, it is operated without removing the hands from the steering wheel. A tell-tale light on the instrument panel indicates the position of the beams. Each of the new cars has the famous Ford V-type 8-cylinder engine, with still more power in the new big De Luxe. Heli- | cal. silent type gears arc used in all speeds in transmission. Smooth, quiet operation is obtained by generous use of rubber insulation and roller and ball bearings. Both car.-; are engineered for silence and safety. KLrr.sr--jtWiZ'jraßwr ’Juasrct’MiKi:.)’ .xifl