* , .B^r-**tt--i FORD CENTREPOISE RIDING mi w. mM 8! »'<*» CRADLED BETWEEN THE WHEELS We call the amazing new comfort of the Ford V 8 for 1935 "Centrepolse Riding.'*. It results from a combination of three basic principles of design: CORRECT SPRING SUSPENSION, CORRECT WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION, CORRECT PASSENGER LOCATION. Front and rear transverse springs are more flexible. Front spring is 7f" longei and %" : wider. It is mounted well ahead of the front axle. The new position gives a "spring-base" of I 23&" ... an increase of 6&" without Increasing the wheelbase of the car. Spring leaf ends are tapered to distribute the load more evenly'. .'. . For correct weight distribution, engine has been moved forward 8J" and chassis designed to distribute car weight as equally as possibfe, on all four wheels. There is no excessive weight on front or rear wheels when passengers are carried. For correct passenger position, passengers on front or rear seats are closer to the centre of the car and more evenly spaced between the axles. Rear seat is 8" forward of rear axle. Combination of all three elements gives a "front seat ride" to rear seat passengers.. . with safety and stability. -«w,J« 55>i*S Iwi~ ':• Most economical, dependable Ford engine ever built. More than a million Ford V B's now in service. New crankcase ventilation and copper-lead floating connecting rod bearings have been added to such time-proved features as one-piece casting of crankcase and cylinder blocks, full-length water jackets, precision-set non-adjustable valves, aluminium cylin" der heads, and exhaust valve seat inserts. NEW STYLE AND BEAUTY: The 1935 Ford V 8 offers a smart, modern note. The whole appearance of the car is one of grace and substantial strength. NEW WIDER SEATS: Front seat widths have been increased from 4"to s£"; rear seats are I£" wider, Bodies are roomier and more comfortable. >• ii iiP m m --»■ a muz w a mil ■ ■ • , ,:! :■ Tm r\ .a*. ,w v > <: r-'f.::. 1 " J Vl-K v >, % , ix/mm ism *''.,...*: mmm mi m m .->-.—? mM*&& sjs &Z&»s4 wmmmm. V <'.,.< < v . .",..'. ,■:: .■: ■■: ■ ■. ■■ '■■■.■ .. :.■ . ■. ■ :■ ft W :, >SK #\ *<■&<?& • j -„ •■ * " ~s . ■ J l '■£■■>>: ,;; " ii J:.,- *&w/ %k^mm NEW EASE OF CON- | TROL: The improved brakes, easy-action clutch . with new cross-steering and the more rigid frame, combine to afford new responsiveness and ease of control; V 8 Fordor - £313 V 8 Coupe - £282 V 8 De Luxe Touring Fordor - £349 NEW LARGER TYRES. NEW IMPROVED BRAKES. NEW EASY ACTION CLUTCH NEW FRONT-HINGED DOORS. NEW BAKED ENAMEL FINISH. WELDED ALL-STEEL BODy! COKNcil fHANOK PLACE AND HOPiE STREET. ! There is an Authorised *Ford Dealer in Every Town. "> LTD* Dunedin City Dealers
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 22563, 6 May 1935, Page 21
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