speed of 100 kilometers per hour on the new Reich
automobile roads. In general appearance the car
does not represent any radical departure, being very
similar to a small Mercedes-Benz which has been on
the road for several years. It is understood, however, that the use of an aircooled engine situated
in the rear is very much of a novelty, but this and
other engineering features are for the time being
held a close secret, the motor being jealously guarded against close inspection at all exhibits where
the car has been shown. The car was designed by
Dr. Porsche, the well known constructor of racing
automobiles, which in itself is taken as a guarantee that it will render creditable performance. Pictures of the Strength through Joy car are enclosed
in an appendix to this report.
 
 Of distinct interest is the plan envisaged to
facilitate purchase of the car. The factory price
is quoted at RM 990. In order to enable prospective owners to anticipate purchase now, an installment-paying scheme was opened August 1st, whereby
payments are to be accepted at a minimum weekly
rate of RM 5. In order, it is said, to prevent
the Strength through Joy car from being considered
a "lower class" car, the payment scheme will be open
to all Germans, irrespective of income, and weekly
installments higher than RM 5 may be made. In fact,
the total cost of the car may be paid now, although