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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 22 Sep 1976, Supplement, p. 7

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Meet Our Fam*ly, for '-77 Econoine Vans Ford of Canada's third-generatian family of Econoline Van and Club Wagon models enters the 1977 miodel year rxding a new wave of buyer popularity. Redesigned in 1975 to provide new standards of roam,- comfort and durability, Econoline is the innovative leader in a market segment that reached new sales hieights in the 1976 model year and is expected ta get even bigger in 1977. F-Series Light Trucks Ford of Canada'Is F-Series light trucks are mechanically refined for 1977 with new engines, improved fuel economy and reduced scheduled maintenance requirements. These engines will give aur pickup trucks improved fuel economy and performance. We have measured an increase in fuel economy in aur own tests.' The 351-CD engîne is standard on the F-350 Styleside.pickup and Camper Special. Ford Couriez A new grille and longer, redesigned cab highlight changes on the impraved 1977 Ford Courier pickup which will be introduced Friday, October 1 at Fard dealerships. Major functional changes include availability of a five-speed, overdrive transmission and a soft-ride option. More than 15,000 have been sold in Canada. 1977 Ranchero Ford of Canada's Ranchero has a new appearance for 1977 whîch is highlighted by a new argent and black cross-hatch grille and dual vertically stacked headlights. The classy Ford pickup truck is powered by a standard 302-ubic--inch V-8 engine. ,In addition ta the sporty GT, shown above, Ranchero models include the 500 and the Squire, the latter with simulated woodgrain sides. Louisville Line Ford of Canada's new LTrL-900 118-inch BBC linehauler offers a high level of stan- dard equipment and such optionsas a factory-installed sleeper and an AM-FM sterea- tape player with a citizens' band radio. The longer hood permits the driver ta sit in a mid-ship position between the front and rear axies for improved ride. Ford Pickup Ford of Canada will introduce a short wheelbase F-100 flareside pickup, featuring a new pickup box with running boards and wide rear-wheel fenders . It's aimed at the growing youth market for utility recreational purposes, praviding an ideal base unit on which buyers cati tailor their own unique pickup with custom-, izing accessories.

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