Tabor City tribune., 1961-09-27

ID E T r OFT - Chevrolet'S s
passenger car lineup for 1862
features extensive reStyling
and major mechanical changes
for its standard models plus a
new complete line of smaller
cars to be known as Chevy IL.
a. This will bring the COM
pany'S 1862 passenger car line
up to 32 models-higheSt in
its history - available in the
Corvair, Corvette, Chevy IL
and standard Chevrolet lines.
These cars will be displayed in
Chevrolet dcalerShipS begin
ming Friday, September 30.
The new Chevy II is larger
than the Corvair but smaller
than Chevrolet'S regular car.
Station wagons, hardtop sport
coupe and a convertible are
included among nine models in
the new line which emphasizes
simplicity in styling and max
lmum functionaiSm in design.
Although the Chevy II de-
sign is baSiCally conventional.
1t offers new front-mounLed
four-and siX-cylindcr engines.
integral frame and body con-
structlon with bolton front
end and an industry exclusive
in tapercd plate rear springs.
Both threc-Specd manual and
automatic tranSmiSSiunS will
be available.
From a styling standpoint,
the standard Chevrolet for
- 1862 reflects the greatest
change, although Corvair mod
els and the Corvette will also
feature a number of appear
ance changes as well as new
exterior ColUrs and interiors.
The new standard Chevrolet
features "A crisp. tailored look
The 1862 models have COM
plctcly new sheet metal, grille
work, bumpers and ornament
alton, as well as new exterior
ColOrS and rcStylcd interiors.
New roof lines for SedanS and
the lmpalla sport coupe also
hIghllght the new styling.
a number of mechanica;
changes and notifications
Will improve performance.
durability and economy Of
1862 models.
Among the major changes
are a new 1927 Gu. in. V8 en-
glnc, a new wcight-savina
Powclglide automatic trans
mission and tires with advanc-
ed twO-ply design.
The new V8 engine is rated
~ $50 horsepower. II replaces
me 348 Gu. in. engine except
Tor use in heavy trucks. It's
performance equals the 348.
Dut fuel economy and engine
operating efficiency are both
improved
Inc redcSlgned POwcrglide
Will be used with the new VIZ
engine and both the four-and
SiX-Cyllndcr engines of tho
Chcvy II line. Extensive Use
OF aluminium helps save 85
pounds Of weight.
The new tires give improved
fucl economy and ride QUALITY
while retaining load-carrvinl
abilities. strength and durabil-
lty of four-ply tires.
Heaters and built-in front
scat belt anchors are standard
equipment on all 1862 Chevro-
let cars. A limited slip differ
entail and air-conditioning are
also available throughout the
Ihe OF 81 passenger car mod.
els
Adding TO its fresh sty1ins
appearance, Corvair will have
new twin ornamental grille,
w front plus reStyled emblems
tail lights and engine exhaus,
Rrilic' As result of the strons
popularity Of the sporty Nom;
models, the Corvair 500 sta.
uon wagon will be replaced b,
luxurious Monza station
wagon with optional buck :
seats.
Corvette for 1862 will dis.
play a different look through
q new body side cove trea,.
ment. as well as new radiato,
grille and emblems. The bigb.
or powered VT Gu. in. VIZ on.
gine will replace the 283 ~,
IN engine in this popular A.
merican sports car.
The new Chevy n. while no.
ing slightly larger on the out.
side than the Corvair. is do.
signed to give passenger ca,