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PageG 1966 AUTOMOTIVE SECTION Thursday* October 21,: 1965 4-4- CUTLASS HOLIDAY COUPE Top -- The 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado, with front-wheel drive, is the most unique automobile in many years. A six-passenger hardtop coupe, it is available in a standard or deluxe model. Driving traction and handling under every conceivable road condition are only two of the outstanding characteristics of this car. In styling, too, the Toronado is distinctive and unique. A specially-modified 425-cubic-inch" Toronado V-8 and Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission deliver power to the front wheels. Inside the Toronado prowides full 6-passenger spaciousness and features 3? flat floor. Bottom -- Newly distinctive styling features on the Oldsmobile 4-4-2's for 1966 include specific grille and tail lamps, recessed front fender scoops, plain hood and deck lid and specially-designed ornamentation. The 4-4-2 is powered by its own 400 cubic inch V-8 engine, equipped with Oldsmobile's new Quadrajet 4-barrel carburetor for improved economy, performance, and better idling. COLLINGBOURNE BUICK - OLDS, NEW DEALER Oldsmobile Toronado In 1966 Lineup MILFORD, MICH.--Qldsmo- have been few and far between. bile is introducing for 1966 a "But this year," Metzel said, completely restyled line of "Oldsmobile designers have ! F-85's, longer-looking 88's and created in the Toronado, an 98's, and the long-waited Toro- American Original, one which nado, the first truly unique well could be initiated in American automobile in many Europe." yeaffc, it was announced today In discussing the technical by H. N. Metzel, Oldsmobile's aspects of the new car, he general manager and a vice said that Oldsmobile engineers president of General Motors, have been eminently success- "The Toronado," he said, "is ful in combining all - driving progressive in its engineering components of this car into concept and design. Its styling an integrated unit under the is like that of ho other car hood. The power train design, on the road today, its floor through which torque is supis flat for extra interior room plied to the front wheels, is and full six-passenger comfort, ingenious. its driving traction and han- Metzel explained that the dling characteristics are out- specially modified 385 h.p. 415 standing, and it is powered by cubic-inch Toronado engine, is front wheel drive." mounted slightly to the right Metzel, addressing 200 news of center. The transmission's editors and writers attending torque converter is attached Oldsmobile's 19 6 6 National conveniently to the rear of the 1 Press Preview at the GM Prov- engine. ing Ground, said he expects The remaining section of the the Toronado to set new stan- Turbo Hydra-Matic transmisdards for the industry in styl- sion is mounted along the left ing, handling, and roadability. side of the engine, facing for- He also predicted it will dra- ward. A quiet operating link matically strengthen Oldsmo- chain transfers power from the bile's world-wide reputation for converter to the transmission being first with major engi- gear box. Bolted to the gear neering advancements. box is a planetary differential The 1966 Oldsmobiles will be which feeds torque through the introduced by dealers in their two axle shafts to the front showrooms Thursday, October wheels. 14. In addition to the Toro- The Toronado frame is a nado, the public will see other perimeter "stub" frame, which •. t tu . . models being introduced for the supports the drive components '"J1 ne corner as a Cutlass Supreme. The weather control system which first time. They include the and front suspen^on, TeSat- ITt ™ndows' t vac?um °Pf.rat" Cutlass Supreme tops the F-85 combines the heater and air Cutlass Supreme, a new F-85 ing with a rear cross bar that ? beadlamP retractors, option- line. With its optional vinyl conditioning units to automatfour- door hardtop sedan; and supports forward eyes of the 3 headrests, wide doors for roof and extra-luxurious inter- ically maintain a pre-set tema convertible in the Delta 88 rear springs. The rear eves of e3Sy en*rance and exlt> and a ior, it may well become one perature in the passenger cornseries. the springs are mounted to the f°n ?f the top young"family pres" partment, regardless of vary- "Mechanically," Metzel said, underbody. t „ . ^Ltt3f°" ca7' , mg outside climatic conditions, "all 1966 Oldsmobiles, includ- He said the new adjustable feaLre tWn rnm?nrt«hip oitf f- > revealed newly dis- A manually adjustable reing the F-85's, Vista-Cruisers, front torsion bar suspension toured wJfpSI u-n<L t yg features of the clining front passenger seat is Jetstar, Dynamic and Delta system and single leaf springs The Toronario is avaiiaw • h'gh-performing 4-4-2 which in- available on those models uti- 88's and the 98's, have under- af thT'rear augment by sets aZ oZ oT^Z^ nll^ 3 SpedfiC grille and tail lizing the "Strato" bucket <* gone significant changes to im- of verticle and horizontal shock 5 nf whirh nm no..r arir1 i ' ps' recessed front fender bench seat. The backrest tilts prove ride and handling, per- absorbers, were designed sole- sive to this car ^anrT^' P ll dCCk Hd r° degrees for maximum comformance, comfort and safety. ]y for the new automobile rl ° ,? , and sPeclally designed rear or- fort. Safety improvements are nu- "The Toronado's uniaue sus- t ^he Oldsmobile s and ®^'s narnentation. . merous. They include, as stand- pension system, and the care- l°r ? have been redesigned "For those who want even f_ ^a es. e dnver and ard equipment on all 1966 fully studied placement of the i glV8 m a longer a"d better performance," Metzel s. passeng^,r are also Oldsmobiles, front and rear drive components over fhe l™k. StyU«« is more dto- continued, "we are continuing ^onal on "Strato"-seats. seat belts, backup lamps, out- front wheels," he continued for each series, and to offer Oldsmobile's 330-cubic- m5j^f Co"tr®1'. whlch autoside rear view mirror, two- "contribute to its road'hugging ,ncludes completely new front inch Jetfire Rocket on F-85 c f 1 y , a Pre~set speed windshield wipers with ability, its powerful, noiseless ? rfar e" appearance. Rec- and Jetstar 88 models. The = Pf5d. ^ hlgh^ay travel- was washers, padded sun visors, vibration-free performance and ",gU headlamp housings, 330, and all other Oldsmobile troduced earlier as an opand glare reducing surfaces on virtual freedom from the ef- 3 new g es add to tbe V-8 engines, are equipped wkh windshield wiper arms and fects of cross winds on the impression of width- a new heat valve for longer °ldf,"1°biles' " is also blades, and on instrument open highway. Driving traction The Starfire coupe* has un- life and ,imProved durability, a vauaD1® on models. Panels- on snow or ice is matchless." dergone even more extensive new sealed> higher capacity fuel In a"> Oldsmobile's 1966 "On the new instrument He said the design of the exterior changes to eive it pump' and a new rocker arm llneuP includes a total of 35 panels of F-85 models, controls Toronado permitted Oldsmobile extra flair and distinction mechanism for improved dura- models, 19 full-size (including and knobs are recessed. On the engineers to accomplish anoth- New "Strato" bucket seats are ^ii'ty-" the Toronado) along with 16 Toronado s 'cockpit type' in- er long-sought objective. The standard, with the full width Four barrel versions of all s and Vista-Cruiser station strument panel all controls, floor is flat, allowing greatly "Strato" bench seat optional. Oldsmobile engines, including wagons- ?.aU.feL/nf ir\struments are increased interior roominess Significant improvements in the 425-cubic-inch Super Roc- The theme of th* Iftfifi clustered for driver convent- and a new kind of comfort for instrument panels, interio? *et powering the Dynamic and Buicks is the "tuned chadded ^cessibility," he sb£ passengers in a convenient trims, fabrics and appoint- ^Ita 88's, and 98's, utilize the Ev£y piece of the engine is ai M Slzed car Wlth the smart 3p" ments add to the beauty and new Quadrajet 4-barrel carbu- tuned to the whole enmni Not l! t ' Pearanc° °f 3 COUpe body" comfort of a11 full-size Olds- retor developed for Oldsmobile oTi the enSne tuned buJ is offered in one body style, The Toronado is built on a mobiles. by the Rochester Products di- the whn rZ Z bUl Tt T«X"iirSrgerahir P ,?TP e' ?1 9 - i n c h wheelbase. It is 211 In the F-85 lineup, interiors v i s i o n General Motors. This every element in th^ Tat Th« is also available in a deluxe inches in overall length and and exteriors too are complete- new carburetor results in in- shocks snrimrc tran •" ^ wS't 0hJ h 3 ^S'g" 528 inCheS hei8ht ly restyled for 1966. Baste styl- 'nclne ou.put, better tfeSmia? UerallJ those who want the un- "The Toronado's 15- inch ing of the new F-85 gives these performance, improved econo- in the nm l k in ythmg conventional, the newest, m wheei spiders," Metzel said, cars a smoother, logger and ™y <" operation and better Tvi-rl J 1^' - wha ever product they buy. -are pierced with functional younger look, w th more em- M'e characteristics. nj a, T'll * u I "It has become the custom oeonines for air cooling nf thp nha«ic u;V J Bui :k features a host of American designers," he cast brake drum fins. Tire size uct family appearance 6 ~ The highly efficient Jetaway ftandar<* equipment includcontinued, "to borrow form is 8.85x15." "For the first time" Metzel automallc transmission contin- g" I™,™, th f e, Europ^an 4° Provide He listed other features of said, "we are offering a four- ^LaS "P1^"31 equipment on The Elecfa 225 is the largspoity flair and modern ap- the Toronado including a draft- door hardtop in the F-85 ser- »?•? Jetstar 88 models, est car in the Buick stable and pearance. American originals free ventilating system which ies, available as a deluxe, or ^hl1^ oldsm°bile's famed Tur- considered «he most luxurious. : : ; b0 Hydra-Matic transmission The Electm has a 126 inch in"3the Jetstar 88 fa?U2' whee4base a"d is 223 inches in Ird on iht 1S Iength>. The car comes in A new 1 cnppH four differG,it models and are: A new 3-speed manual trans- 2-door Sport Coupe 4-door mission, fully synchronized in Hardtop, 4-door Sedan and on t°heWaF 8Tsar8, J' than«^d Convertible. Horsepower'avail- Ontinnai and the 88 s. able on the Eientra 225 are two Optional, except on the 98's, different engines. One engine ullv 4"SpePd is a 225 horsepower Wildcat transmission m a n u a 1 445 engine using a 4-barrel car- Th^I , buretor. The other is a 340 very usefu^em?^1^3 and horseP°wer very useful equipment and ac- engme also using a 4-bbl carh fo^the firsI"tfmpbeingfv,°fAn array, of other models Oldsmobilps Tn I and a number of Special movaHable on i 3nd f" dels" There are 29 different is Comfortrnn S ™ Cat S on y Buieks to choose from and t a unique all one is sure to fit your taste. WILDCAT HARDTOP Shown above is a sample of the all new Buicks for 1966. The line of cars carrv £,r°! V 1 tu"ed car" and there are a total of 29 different models available. Always famous for the ride, Buick continues to be the leader in the industry for a fine ride on highway or bad road. ae