The Camden chronicle. (Camden, S.C.) 1888-1981, April 29, 1927, Image 8
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in kei^haw*county|
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Where It Went
There arc 2,000 cars in u*e in Kershaw
County, of which one halt are Fords. This
leaves 1,002 of other makes costing on an
average of $1,250.00 each or $750.00 more
than a Ford would have cost. Had all of
these cars been Fords, there would have
been a total saving of $752,250.00.
More Than Deposits
$752,250.00 is more than the total combined
savings deposits of the three banks
of Camden.
Mr. Danker
Think of it! Here was $752,250.00 for the
first cost ab?ne for these cars ( not to mention
a still greater sum for upkeep, operation.
etc..) which could have been added
to savings accounts. '
Mr. Heat Estater
... - Think
of it! Here was $752,250.00 for the
first cost alone of these cars which could
have gone into buying homes.
Mr. Merchant
Think of it! $752,250.00 could have been
i saved of these 1,002 cars had been Fords
(m lower purchase price alone), and this
vast sum could have been used to buy
Groceries, Clothing. Shoes, Furniture,
Hardware, Musical Instruments, Radios, et
cetera.
Paying Just Debts
A few could have bought Fords instead of
their ? ? ? ? and used the difference to pay
all their honest and .just debts with cash
left on hand.
NOW YOU CAN FIGURE
IT OUT FOR YOURSELF
How much per mile does it cost to operate your car? Do you know.'
Did you ever try to figure it? Can you figure it? Here is how?try it.
From our observation and experience, we believe the average car owner
runs his car 12,000 miles per year. Trades his car in and gets a new one
every 2 years. Total miles used 24,000; at the following average cost
under average conditions and usage:
. . Ford Climber False Prid<
Cost of New Car $ 500.00 $1,500.00 $.'5,000.00
Depi eeialion (dif fen-nee in original cost and its
value at the end of 2 years' use) 50 per cent.. $ 250.00 $ 750.00 $1,500.00
Intetest on investment at 8 per cent per annum
for two years SO.00 210.00 ISO.00
(1) Insurance (fite, theft, property damage,
liability and collision) $0.00 per $l"u per year for
2 years. (Insurance value decreasi - each year but *
rate increases) 00.00 ISO.00 260.00
(2) ? Washing and polishing, every two months, F.
$1.00; ('. $2.00; F.P. $.'5.00 12.00 21.00 .20.00
(2) Greasing and oiling, every two months (prices
include labor and material) F. $1.00; $2.00;
F.I'. $1.00 ! 12.00 21.00 Is.on
( ll General inspection, adjusting and tuning up.
cvi i \ >ix* v days. F. $1.50; ('. $5.00; F.P. $10.on l s.oO 00.00 120.on
< )i. hange?gallons fresh oil put in motor ev? ry
1.000 miles- F. 1 gal.; <'. 2 gal.; F.P. 2 1-2 gal., at
ML gallon 10.20 20.10 10.00
Gasoline at 25c ga... average mileage per g:i!.. F. 20;
15; F.I', in .200.00 125.00 000. On
Tires - -2 full m i< of 1. total F. $10; C. $20;
F.P. $25 SO.00 100.00 2S0.no
Taxes ?("its. county and .state 12/00 20.00 72.00
I License I MOO 20.00 10.00
Repair Labor:
1 motor overhand . . 15.00 20.00 75.00
1 differential overhaul . ... 1.00 10.00 20.00
1 radiator replaceme: t .75 2.no 2.50
1 fender replacement .75 2.00 4.50
1 generator overhaul 1.50 2.50 0.00
I roar brakes relined 1.00 2.5n 0.00
1 valves ground and carbon removed 2.00 7.5n 15.00
Repair Parts:
1 fan belt ... .40 1.25 2.00
1 radiator 12.00 40.00 75.00
1 fender 4.00 11.00 25.00
1 connecting rod 1.20 5.50 11.00
1 piston .... 1.20 4.00 4.50
1 wheel GJlli 24.00 36.00
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Total Cost?2 years, 24.000 mil. - $ 013.00 $2,108.65 $2,866.50
Average per mile cost .0381 .0878 .161
Average cost per year $ 456.50 $1,054.32 $1,933.25
(1) ? If insurance is not bought the owner is saving the premium by carrying his own
insurance?therefore it costs him whether he carries it or pays an insurance company
to do so.
(2)?If washing and polishing is rvot done every sixty uays owner is neglecting car,
thereby increasing loss in depreciation, repairs and upkeep.
(3) and (4)?If not done, increases depreciation, repairs and upkeep.
These Ford figures are based on our records, with allowances to make
them unusually conservative. For instance, we say 50 percent depreciation
on Ford, Climber and False Pride, yet everyone knows a Ford
darries the least depreciation of any car. Figures on the Climber and
False Pride are based on our experience~,~"7>bservation and information'
obtained from Car Owners, Dealers and Garages.
Which Bank Window !
Do you visit the "Note Paying" window or 1
the "Receiving Teller" window each I
month? Mow greatly are life's problems I
simplified when one can deposit more
money to his own credit? j
A Camden Business Man f
?who employs many people, and one,.J
among the wealthiest and most progressive V?
of our city, was in our repair shop one day \H
last week having his Ford repaired. He !
said he was frequently asked why he did H
not use a more expensive car. His answer: M
"I am in business laboring every day to II
make mon&y and it is poor business judg- Jl
ment to spend money for a more expensive VI
car when a Ford satisfactorily serves my ]
purposes and at a far less expense." H
Present Prices , I
F.O.B. Camden
Nearest
TYPE FORD Competitor Difference I
Runabout 427.85 $ 600.00 $172.15'H
Touring 448.35 600.00 151.65 I
Coupe 5 6 2.00 7 22.00 1 60.00 M
Coach 5,72.35 692.00 119.65
Sedan 623.50 792.00 168.50 Jl
Truck 383.00 555.00 172.0^1
$3,017.05 $3,961.00 $943.95 I
Average $ 502.84 $ 660.16 $157.32 I
$157.32 is worth saving. $157.32 will buy
various necessities and nice luxuries. i
These are sale prices and do not include j,
the numerous items of upkeep and usage.' \
Comfortable i
Economical I
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Transportation |
These Ford prices are for the latest Models j
embodying 163 improvements ih the last fl
12 months and added equipment, such as H
Balloon Tires, All-Steel Body, Pyroxlin j
Paint and the famous Holley Vaporizer, |
which has so greatly increased Mileage per 1
Gallon of Gas.
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Redfearn Motor Companj
Telephone 140 W. T. REDFEARN, Owner North Broad St