Who Won the $50 Prize 



The Popular Science Monthly's automobile-naming contest was a close one. 

 There were several hundred contestants. The prize of $50 was awarded to Herman 

 ;F. Lippe, of New York, While seventy-eight contestants gave the names of the 

 cars correctly, he gave the best reasons for the adoption of the features shown in 

 the photographs that we published. Below are the winner's answers. 



1. PACKARD twelve-cylinder motor, char- 

 acterized by great power per unit of weight due 

 to small cylinders with light pistons; short length 

 due to cylinder placing; even power application due 

 to frequency of cylinder explosions and small vibra- 

 tion due to light reciprocating parts. It is identified 

 by removable cylinder heads for ease in cleaning; 

 hot water-jacketed intake manifold to heat incoming 

 gases for better carburation and use of lower grade 

 fuel; removable water jacket plates for cleaning and 

 silent chain camshaft and generator drive for quiet- 

 ness. Crankcase fins cool motor oil. Cooling water 

 under thermostatic control for motor efficiency. 



2. Cab of the PACKARD twelve-cylinder car, 

 identified by brake and gearshift levers on left and 

 separate control box on steering column under 

 wheel. The control box mounts the carbureter 

 adjustment, switches for vehicle lights and ignition 

 switch which must be turned before motor can be 

 started. This control arrangement is convenient 

 for driver who does not have to reach forward to 

 dash panel or take his eyes off road in dimming 

 lights. Car is also identified by ventilating cowl 

 to admit air desired. Windshield is adjustable to 

 suit weather conditions. Gasoline pressure feed 

 pump on steering column is convenient. 



3. The LOCOMOBILE seven-passenger touring 

 car is identified by distinctive headlights with dim- 

 mer lamps in rectangular recesses at top for city 

 driving. No other car has headlights of just this 

 shape. Shape is for distinctiveness and integral con- 

 struction for economy as small side lamps are un- 

 necessary. Note pleasing shape of engine hood and 

 graceful joining with body. Note tool compartment 

 doors in running board apron for convenience and 

 rear tonneau step light to prevent mis-step at night. 

 The high body sides keep out much dust in touring, 

 while comfort is obtained by deep upholstery. 



4. STUTZ touring car showing low body, ex- 

 treme pitch of steering wheel and low driver's seat. 

 The low-sided body gives style and a low center of 

 gravity for safety and speed, a characteristic of the 

 car. Low driver's seat and wheel position are for 

 comfort. The outside horn enables it to produce a 

 louder noise. The windshield braces strengthen it 

 at high speeds against breakage. They also make 

 windshield end bars stronger to support top. Center 

 cowl with compartments for gloves, etc., is con- 

 venient. The aluminum band between body and 

 hood adds distinction of no practical value. 



5. Tonneau of the LOCOMOBILE touring car, 

 distinguished by shape of front seat and upholstery 

 for comfort; large door handle for ease in opening 

 and two auxiliary seats which fold into a recess in 

 the rear of the front seat when not in use. Seat 

 supports give plenty of leg-room for rear seat pas- 

 sengers, for comfort when touring. Supports are 

 out of way in floor recesses when seats are not used, 

 giving plenty of room in tonneau without floor 

 obstruction. This is also a comfort-giving detail. 

 Large tonneau door also makes for ease in getting 

 in or out. 



6. The PIERCE-ARROW, distinguished by in- 

 tegral headlights and fenders for distinction; the 

 graceful fenders for beauty and the ventilators in 

 hood top to allow heat given off by motor to escape. 

 The integral headlights are optional equipment. 

 They permit free access of air to full radiator front; 

 outline width of car at night ; throw light in path of 

 wheels but are difficult to repair when fenders are 

 bent by collision, sometimes due to extreme over- 

 hang when turning sharp corners. The heat 

 through hood top is deflected by windshield which is 

 kept clear of snow due to melting. 



7. SCRIPPS-BOOTH car, showing radiator 

 with V-shaped front for distinctiveness, less wind 

 resistance and greater cooling space for engine; 

 short hood and Igng cowl with unusual yet pleasing 

 angle break between curvature of cowl top and side. 

 Note the low frame and body for lower center of 

 gravity and safety in driving. Notice outside door 

 handle for easy opening and rake of steering wheel 

 for staggered driver's seat. Due to narrow width 

 of the small car, staggered seats are employed for 

 roominess and comfort. In the roadster model, 

 a detachable stool seat is employed for the third 

 passenger. 



8. Distinctive radiator and power plant of the 

 OWEN-MAGNETIC. A six-cylinder gas engine is 

 incorporated with an electro-magnetic clutch to 

 transmit the power to the rear wheels by magnetic 

 lines^of force through an air space. The propeller 

 shaft has no mechanical connection with the engine 

 and cannot transmit shocks. This driving method 

 eliminates the conventional gearset, flywheel and 

 clutch, and their levers, and the starting and lighting 

 units. Any number of speeds may be obtained by 

 varying the slippage of the electric clutch. Smooth 

 running and extreme ease of operation are features. 



9. The STUTZ four-cylinder, sixteen-valve 

 motor, identified by the two-bladed aluminum aero- 

 plane radiator fan which is lighter than the usual 

 three-bladed type to perform the same work. Two 

 intake and exhaust valves on each cylinder enable 

 high motor speeds and greater power to be obtained 

 by quick gas ingress and egress. Two small valves 

 instead of one large one give less warpage due to 

 heat, less wear due to lighter springs necessary, and 

 less occasion for regrinding. Note the ribbed ex- 

 haust manifold to radiate heat of gases because of 

 high speeds. 



10. The MARMON car showing the unusual 

 frame construction in which the vehicle frame and 

 running board riser are integral and combined with 

 aluminum running board and fender. This construc- 

 tion rnakes for lightness and resultant low cost of 

 operation and besides eliminates squeaks and rattles 

 between usual frame and riser. The three-part 

 body is mounted directly on the frame without sills, 

 giving low center of gravity and easy riding. Car 

 is distinguished by horizontal joint between fender 

 and running board, and is featured by aluminum 

 cylinders with steel inserts for lightness to save 

 tires and fuel. 



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