This is an original color dealer sales catalog for 1931 Studebaker Commander Eight passenger cars, in good condition. Studebaker has designed improvements to shifting and driving, calling this new process free wheeling. Once in gear and motoring along, the driver is able to shift with no clutch. In addition, once the foot is removed from the accelerator pedal, the engine instantly drops back to an idle. This engineering "miracle" results in huge fuel and oil savings as the overall engine use is reduced. Included in the brochure is a dated chart listing engineering achievements from 1924 to the present day. The Commander Eight engine series has once again been improved with quieter, economical performance. Models shown in full color include Regal Brougham for Five, Sedan for Five, Regal Sedan for Five, Coupe for Four and Victoria for Four, all with free wheeling. Beneath each picture is a brief summary of some features.Six interior pictures illustrate design interior roominess, safety glass, adjustable seating, etc. More than a dozen small pictures help describe some engine, suspension and braking improvements for 1931. Specifications are found in the inside back cover. Cover pages are heavy, textured and slightly larger than the print pages.They show a little edge rounding and some minor wear but protect the inner pages as designed. Despite this, many pages have some minor crinkling, especially at the spline area but otherwise, the item remains very clean and complete. Refers to Tuthill literature guide, T-31-8. Approximate size is 8 1/2 x 11", 12 pages plus the covers. Printed in the US. A great pictorial and descriptive narration of Studebaker's engineering accomplishments. Both the full color car images and feature black and white pictures readily build confidence in the buying public. This brochure will be a treasured library piece for a Studebaker literature collector. We do our absolute best to describe all our items with accuracy and appropriate pictures. If you have any questions about the item or shipping, please feel free to ask! Multiple items for discounted shipping! Contact us for an updated total before checking out. Ask us about tune-up charts and paint color sample sheets for your antique or classic car -- we have thousands in stock starting at just $10 (subject to availability). No additional shipping with an existing order! Please be aware that we operate both a web site and a physical store, and in rare cases an item appearing online may no longer be available. We will offer a suitable replacement or substitution where possible, or else issue a full refund. |