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MARION PROGBESS, MARION, N. C., THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 1929 ■T'W* THE NEW inety Degree ^-type Eight ' ri: «-r ^ Qualities of Performance '"''■Nsw Tculofed Stndftness -'Mew Luxufy and Comfort to the Mediuvn Price Field - P- The Viking engine embodies dia- tmctly new and desirable prin ciples of engineering design X HE VIKING, an entirely new car—a product of General Motors, built by Oldsmobile — brings to the medium-price field the advantages of ninety-degree, V-type, eight-cyl- inder design. Never before has any medium-rpriced car offered more completely balanced performance—more brilliant styling— more luxurious comfort. Never has there been a more significant event in automotive history than the introduction of the new Viking. Viking performance is the result of the ninety- degree, V-type principle—characteristic of high- priced cars—brought to a new high stage of devel opment by the introduction of new engineering advancements based on well-established time- proven fundamentals. This new engine delivers 81 horsepower, with ex ceptional smoothness throughout its entire speed range. Its response to the throttle is remarkable in all gears. Its top speed is more than ample for any emergency. And it 'provides a mighty power reserve for steep hills, long grades, and hard pulling. An advancement that makes possible many of the new features of the Viking is the integral casting of the cylinder block and crankcase in one unit. This results in greater rigidity, easier accessibility, a new and highly efficient valve arrangement, advanced cooling and lubrication. The natural compactness of the Viking engine ... the ribbing and trussing of the craxikcase^the short, rigid crankshaft, whichis counter-weighted for maximum balance —large, oversize bearings— ^d special shock-absorbing rubber engine mount ings . . . assures exceptional smoothness, quietness, and long life. Another impcM^aat abdvaacemeat in automotive cngmeerini; practice'' is the new Viking vative arrangement, which com bines the fu#i efficiency of the overhead location of valves with the quietness, smplicity, and rigidity of side-valve design. The Viking engine is more accewible than the conven- PRODUCT OP ““‘omobile engine. • general MOTORS the valve mechanism may be easily reached by lifting the two horizontal cover plates located on top of th^ engine. Fuel distribution is based on the down-draft prin ciple. A new type of manifolding takes the incom ing fuel vapor always downward, after it leaves the carburetor—an equal distance to each cylinder. In the new Viking lubricating system, all main, connecting rod, camshaft, and rocker arm bearings are press\^e4ubricated—as are the piston pins— through rifle-drilled connecting rods. Oil dilution is prevented by crankcase ventilation. Injurious foreign matter is removed by the new Viking pre- cipitating-trap system of oil cleaiiing. Ckx>ling is also exceptionally efficient. Equal mani fold distribution of the water in the twin blocks, ^th graduated outlets direct to points of greatest heat, assures uniform, efficient cooling of the entire engine. Cylinder walls, valves, valve stem guides, and combustion chambers are water-jacketed. There is an engine temperature gauge on the dash^ and thermostatically-controlled radiator shutters arc standard equipment. And the great Viking ninety-de- ^ee, V-t>rpe, eight-cylinder engine is mounted in a great chassis—a chassis that is truly noteworthy for its strength and balance. The strong, rigid frzpie is built of heavy steel reinforced by five stout crocis-members. It tapers to the front to permit a short turning radius and i» low-swung to provide a low center of gravity. fl595 f. o. h. factory, Lansing, Mich, ^pare Tireand Bumpers Extra CwMyr «|k Afewwr Fikmg Mirend priets mdmda omh The wheelbase of the new Viking is 125 inches. It IS equipped with oversize mechanical four-wheel brakes of the new two-shoe internal-expanding type. Four Lovejoy hydraulic shock absorbers, synchronized with the spring action, assure restful nding comfort. The bodi^ of the new Viking are the smartest, lat^t style creations of Fisher artist-engineers. In desi^iing the Viking, they sought distinction along the most difficult path—the achievement of ^auty and grace through simplicity. The result justifies their diligence, for the new Viking takes Its place among the smartest of cars, regardless of price. In keeping with their beauty, the Viking bodies are luxuriously furnished. There is plenty of head room and leg Seats are deep-cushioned, and mclme at just the right angle to provide arm-chair ^mioi^. Upholsteries and appointments arc rich m quahty and tasteful in design. For the driver’s comfort and convenience, both steermg wheel and front seat are adfustable, mak ing the dnying position a matter of individual choice, ^ntrols are easy to reach and to operate. Dash instruments are grouped under pa^l°*^ ^ Handsome, directly or indirectly lighted ^use it provides, at a medium price, quaUtie* of ^van^d design, beauty, luxury, performance, Wst^na heretofore found only in costly cars the Viking is a value leader. T^c new Viking is now on display. Come and see it. Inspect it closely. Take it for a trial drive. Compare It critically with other cars. You can come to only one conclusion— t^t the new Viking ofifers a com bination of appearance, perform ance, and value unsurpassed by any other car. OLDS MOTOR WORKS LANSING, MICHIGAN NOW ON DISPLAY Ea«t Court St. PhMie248 Motor Co. MARION, N; C.
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