New Models

Another '42 automobile line--Nash--was publicly introduced last week and the trade also got a peek at some others.

The new Nash (15 models) underlined the trend to longer and lower bodies, thicker grilles and bumpers, more brightwork than ever.

The peek-shows were held by General Motors (at Milford, Mich.) and Ford (in Dearborn). Both emphasized the industry's new defense role, showed the new cars along with an impressive display of aircraft engines, machine guns, shells, other war equipment (see p. 57).

The 1942 Chevrolets, Pontiacs, Oldsmobiles, Buicks and Cadillacs were more redesigned (in order to conserve scarce materials) than the trade had expected. Pontiac front fenders extend almost to the rear doors; all G.M. cars have sweeping fenders, concealed running boards.

Ford designers gave the Lincolns a new vacuum-controlled device for raising and lowering windows automatically. They also softened corners on all models, added flashy trim.

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