Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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o f 1 X of 1915 “The Incomparable Four” with the specifications of the 1-914 model and note carefully the many improvements that have been made in both mechanical construction and finish. The 1914 Reo was a GOOD car but there is about as much comparison between the new and the- old as there is between a rubber-tired buggy and a roadcart. Specifications: 1914 Reo the Fifth. Specifications: 1915 Reo the Fifth. Frame: Pressed steel. r.* ■."* ■ # Springs: Front,’ half elliptic. Rear. Three-quarter elliptic. \ Axles: Front, I-beam, drop-forged, Timp- ken roller-bearing spindles. Rear, tubular, semi-floating, Timpken roller-beariogs, High Duty roller-bearings at wheels. Wheels: 34-inch. With demountable rims. Tires: 34x4 inch, front and rear. Wheel Base: 112-inch. * Engine: Vertical, four-cylinder, cast in pairs; 4-4 I -2-inch. Horsepower: 30-35. Cooling Sjiktm: Water-jackets, tubular radiator in honey-comb pattern, direct to exhaust valves. Valves: Mechanically operated and pro- s tected. Carburetor: Automatic, heated by hot air and hot water. Ignition: Combined generator and mag neto,' with 100 ampere hour storage battery. Control: Spark and trottle on steering post with foot accellerator. Transmission: Selective swinging type. Center control. Gear Changes: Three forward and one * reverse. Drive: Shaft, universal joints encased in oil. / - Clutch: Multiple-disc, with positive re- • • * • lease. Brakes: Two on rear wheels, internal and external, 14-inch diameter drums. Lubrication: Automatic force feed, re turn system. Water Capacity: 3 3-4 gallons. Gasoline Capacity: 15 gallons. Steering: Gear and sector. Speed: 40-45 miles per hour. Equipment: Fully electric lighted through out, electrically started, mohair top with full side curtains, mohair slip cover, clear vision • ventilating windshield, speedometer, electric horn, extra rim and improved tire bracket, pump, jack, complete tool and tire outfit. Passenger capacity: Touring car, five. Runabout, two. Finish: Touring Car, black with fine hair line stripe. Runabout, battleship gray— Option Black. Running gear—both models —black with gray wheels. Price: (Both models) with full equip ment. $1175. All Prices f. o. b. Lansing, Michigan. Frame: Cold rolled pressed steel. Di mensions 5-12x 1 l-2x 3 9-16. Springs: Front—semi-elliptic—3Hx2 with 7 leaves. Rear—3-4 elliptic—lower section 44 3-8x2 with 7 leaves; upper section 22 13- 16x2 with 7 leaves. Front Axle: I-beam, drop-forged, with Timpken roller bearing spindle?. Rear Axle: Tubular—semi-floating. Timp ken roller bearings at differential—Hyatt High Duty rpller bearings at wheels, pinion integral with stub shaft—two universal joints in propeller shaft—torque taken by separate torque arms—gear ratio 4-1. Wheels: Wood, artillery type, 34in. x 4in. demountable rims. Tires: 34”x4” front and rear. Nobby Tread on rear. Wheel Base: 115 inches. Motor Vertical, four-cylinder, cast in pairs, modified L type with integral head, with inlet valve in head. Valves mechani cally operated and protected. Exhaust valve seated directly in the cylinder.' Barrel type crank case with three crank shaft bearings. Helical timing gears running in oil. Hard ened and ground cam shaft with cams in tegral. Cylinder Dimensions: 4 1-8x4 1-2. Horsepower: 30-35. Cooling System: Water iackets and tubu lar radiator, cellular pattern. Water circu lation by centrifugal pump direct to exhaust valves. Lubrication: Automatic force feed by plunger pump with return system. Carburetor: Automatic, heated by hot air and hot water. Ignition: Combined generator and mag neto, driven through timing gears with 100 ampree hour storage battery and emergency dry cells. Starter Electric, separate unit, six volt, worm gear connected t6 transmission. Transmission: Selective swinging type with single rod center control. Gear Changes: Three forward and re verse. » '* ' ^ Drive: Shaft with two universal joints encased in oH, through bevel gears. Clutch: Multiple dry disc, faced with as bestos with positive and instant release. Brakes: Two on each rear wheel, one internal, one external, 14" diameter drums —service brake interconnected with clutch pedal. Steering: Gear and sector with 17" steering wheel. Control: Left-hand drive, center control —spark and throttle on steering post with foot accelerator. Fenders: Drawn sheet steel of latest oval type—shield between running boards and body—close fitting, quick detachable under pan—aluminum bound, linoleum covered running boards. Gasoline Capacity: 16 gallons. Water Capacity: 3 3-4 gallons. Speed : 40 to 45 miles per hour. Body: Five passenger—streamline tour* — ing car type with extra wide full “U” doors, front and rear. ’Genuine leather upholster ing. Deep cushions and backs. Finish: Body, Cobalt blue; running gear, black; equipment nickel trimmed. Equipment: Fully electric lighted throughout, improved 5-bow, one-man mo hair top with full side curtains, mohair slip coven clear-vision, rain-vision, ventilating windshield; speedometer, electric horn, extra rim with improved tire brackets, pump, jack, complete tool and tire outfit, foot and robe rails. Price: $1050, f. o. b. Lansing, Michigan. Now, then, compare the specifications of the 1915 Reo with those of any other car on the market, regardless of price. Compare its durability, its construction, its finish, its comfort. The more you compare, the better we will be pleased. And after all of these comparisons have been made, compare its price- ONLY F. O. B. LANSING, MICH., FOR THE TOURING MODEL And now, having made up your mind that the Reo the Fifth completely; fulfils your every ideal of what a motor car should be, remember that the factory is behind with orders and that the only way to insure early delivery is by placing your order with me RIGHT NOW. Orders that come at once can be filled and with fairly early deliveries, while those who delay ordering will surely be disappointed. Let me send you descriptive catalogue, which gives in detail every improvement and refinement of the new Reo. 1 will also be pleased to give interested parties a demonstration anywhere in Barnwell County. ■A. D DRESS- Sales Agent for Barnwell County Blackville, South Carolina