Buick Century 1978 1979 1980 1981
1978 Buick Century appeared reduced, redesigned century as a fastback coupe (“Aeroback”) and sedan (body was shared with the Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon) and the more traditional style kombi. Auto was more than a foot shorter, a few inches narrower, and a few hundred pounds lighter than its predecessor. V6 engines were still the standard, because fuel economy rules. 1978 Buick Century engine is based on a new Buick engine 196, introduced especially for this Buick Century and Buick Regal. 231 and 305 were option. Pontiac Chevrolet 265 and 301 will replace the Chevy engine for the 1979 Buick Century. One [...]
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1968 Ford Fairlane
The Ford Fairlane redesign took place in 1968. 1968 Ford Fairlane wheelbase stayed in (2946 mm), but grew up in other size. Fastback Sportsroof model was introduced in the 1968 Ford Fairlane 500 series, but even more luxurious model in Ford Torino model at upper middle class area that contributes 172,083 up to 371,787 pieces 1968 Ford Fairlane. Ford Fairlane Ranch Wagon model name was removed. 1968 Ford Fairlane Wagon had either primary or trim 500. Base hardtop sales more than doubled to 44,683 units. In early 1968, the basic model 1968 Ford Fairlane sold with 2-mostly 289 CID V8, [...]
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1978-1979 Mercury Cougar
In 1978 Mercury Cougar, remains the basic 2-door model and 4 door, a hardtop convertible immediately. Brougham was completed as a single model and option package was based on the Mercury Cougar. The 1978 Mercury Cougar base model started at $ 5009. Mercury Cougar XR-7 (sports luxury package), sales will skyrocket. This Mercury Cougar XR-7 package is available only in 2-door hardtop coupe. This model is part of the power brakes / steering, 15 inch wheels, rear stabilizer, walnut wood tone instrument panel, “XR-7″ trunk keyhole door, “Cougar” scenario decklid, hood ornaments and a great sporty roof and rear vinyl [...]
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Ford Thunderbird 1961 1962 1963
Ford Thunderbird was redesigned for 1961 Ford Thunderbird with sleeker design that gave this car much bullet-like appearance. The new 1961 Ford Thunderbird engine, 390 cu in (6.4 L) FE V8, standard, and was initially the only engine offered in Thunderbird. V8 produced 300 hp (220 kW) and was associated with a 3-speed automatic transmission. The new 1961 Ford Thunderbird was immediately well received, selling 73,051 of the 1961. The 1961 Ford Thunderbird was the 1961 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car and was prominent in U. S. President John F. Kennedy’s inaugural parade, probably helped by the appointment of Ford executive [...]
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1985 Chevrolet Nova
1985 Chevrolet Nova label is back in the spring of 1984 as a front-wheel drive subcompact cars made from 1985 to 1988. 1985 Chevrolet Nova was assembled in Fremont, California Nummi, a joint venture between General Motors in the U.S., and Toyota in Japan. The resurrected the name last used on a 1979 Chevrolet Nova RWD compact class. New 1985 Chevrolet Nova rebadged and slightly restyled was a Japanese market Toyota Sprinter model sold in Japan as an exclusive version of the Toyota Corolla. Nova Corolla AE82 common platform, 1.6 L (98 cu in) 4-cylinder engine and comes with a [...]
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1977 Buick Riviera
Buick slimmed down for 1977 Buick Riviera (unlike Cadillac and Oldsmobile, which reduced a few years later) The proportion of new smaller GM B platform. While other authorities have been e-front wheel drive, since 1966 (1967 Cadillac Eldorado), Buick E Platform uses B-chassis (with a cross in the shape of the pre-1965 generation for GM 1966-1970). All B-bodies (including C and D platform RWDs GM) fell for the 1977 Buick Riviera model year, when it is desirable short-lived 1977-1978 generation. It was in many respects, the Buick LeSabre coupe with a unique design (silica emulate Windows 1975-1978 Cadillac Eldorado). Unlike [...]
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1968 Ford Ranchero
The new 1968 Ford Ranchero was not only larger but more angular than before, with more horizontal grille and vertical headlamps switched to horizontal headlamps quad. The 1968 Ford Ranchero interior is all new as well, sharing Ford Torino / Ford Fairlane typical four sub-units. Although the four round fruit gave the illusion of an engine turned dash, looking from left to right, that instead offered a warning light on the coolant temperature (cold and hot) and turn left signal indicator on the left below the speedometer in the second under the front driver. 1968 Ford Ranchero warning lights on [...]
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1975-1976 Chevy Impala
Landau model available for 1975-1976 Chevy Impala models vinyl Landau roof (with a bar through the roof Chrome), various special paint colors, sporty style, two remote exterior mirrors, body color wheel covers, side rails vinyl insert and pin-striping. Inside 1975 Chevy Impala are color-keyed floor mats and seat belts. Fender and badges added rounded out the package. Chevy Impala 2-door hardtop model (also called “Sport Coupe”) was discontinued after 1975 Chevy Impala, file its own revised Coupe, with a capital “B” pillar and fixed rear window, only 2-door in 1976 Chevy Impala. This body style was introduced for 1974 Chevy [...]
