The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-16

I steering and hydraulic brakes. The four series of cars range in price from $765 to $le45 represent ingreductions of $40 to $305 under 1936. Varying in wheelbase and weight, but otherwise Identical in design and construction, the Buick 1886 lines are the Series 40 Special on 8 1l8-inch wheelbase chassis and powered by o3-horsepower, valve in-head straight eight engine; the Series 60 Century on Q l22-inch wheelbase chassis with a 12O-horse- power valve-ir- -head straight eight engine; the Series 30 Roadmaster on a 13l.inch wheelbase with the same 120-horsepower engine, and the Series 90 Limited, having Q l38- inch wheelbasc and the same power plant as the Century and Road master models.
 Factory Prices Listed
 Base prices at the factory are: Series 40 Special. $765; Series 60 Century, $l035; Series 90 Roadmas- ter, $l255, and Series 90 Limited, $i6o6. A total of IS body types are listed including five types of coupes and a four-door sedan in the Spe- cial Series; four coupe types and a four door sedan in the Century &c., ries; 8 four.door sedan and convert ible phaeton in the Series 30 Road master and two Sedans and a limou- sine in the Series 90 Limited. Con- yertible coupes arc offered in both the Special and Century Series Bucks. All sedan models for 1036 have built-in trunks.
 The new Bucks are unusually smart with Q pleasing style motive that bespeakS the performance of which the cars are capable. Radi- ators are high and wedge shaped with die cast chromium grilles. Tenders are new in design. The long hoods are carried forward to meet the radiator grille at which point is mounted an attractive mod ernistic radiator ornament. The radiator cap is concealed under the hood.
 The new Fisher bodies are stream lined from cowl to tail and in addi- ton to "Turret Tops" are equipped with Fisher no-draft ventilation. Such items as twin tail lamps, twin windshield Wipers mounted at the bottom of the Wee windshields, bul- let shaped fender lights and attrac- lively designed bar bumpers and chrome hub caps complete the Buick exterior ensemble.
 The same speedline motif prevails in the interior finish of the new cars where attention to detail has resulted in exceptionally complete and attractive compartments. Ar tistic instrument panels have a single dial instrument cluster mounted at the left while provision is made in the center of the panel for radio controls. At the right is q lock-equipped glove compartment on which is mounted an electric watch whose dial matches that of the instrument cluster.
 A feature of the instrument clus- ter is & small red signal light that informs the driver of the Limited and Roadmaster series are comfort touches. Cushions are wide and deep with improved springing and padding designed to maintain their shape and softness throughout the fife of the car. An unusually at- tractiye style has been adopted in upholstering that substitutes fiat, smooth surfaces for the usual plaits. Fabrics of excellent quality are used throughout.
 Whats under the hood interests most show visitors. In the Bucks this year arc to be found two of the finest engines in the industry. Great improvement has been made in si- fencing and cushioning these power plants with the result that they are practically noiseless and transmit no vibration to the frame.
 Anolite pistons, which arc light weight but which are said to have the hardness and wearing qualities of cast iron, are distinctive new engine feature. They contribute ex- tensively to the sensitive responsive ness of the Buick power plants and at the same time are an important factor in the long life of the engines. Because of their lightness they greatly reduce bearing loads. while their exceptional oiling qualities minimize cylinder wall wear.
 Hydraulic brakes are standard on all Buick models for 1886 with an advanced brake design combining with hydraulic actuation. Centrifuse drums are used on the Special se- ries cars and all-csat-iron drums on the Century. Roadmaster and Limited Series. The entire brake as- sembly, which includes an emer- gency brake with direct cable hook up to the rear wheels. is an out standing safety feature of the new cars. More room is provided in the front compartment by suspending the emergency brake handle from under the instrument panel at the left of the driver.
 The Buick gliding ride. character lstic of this company's cars of the past two years, again has been iSn- proved. This Is the result of q combination of CT . eering fea- lures including inda. sndent front wheel suspension. torque tube drive. the ride stabllizer, balanced spring Ing and weight distribution and |