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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1962
Page
11
The 1962 auto market offers over 300 models across more than 30 brands with a broad range from economy to luxury. Cars feature integrated heaters, advanced styling, and extensive options, letting buyers tailor vehicles to needs and budget.
A 25 year comparison shows driving is three times safer per mile. Educators engineers and safety specialists push advances in vehicle design tires brakes headlights visibility safety belts locks and dashboards for crash protection. Norman Damon ranks accident prevention as a major social achievement amid rising vehicle counts and miles driven.
Bayshore Motors in Baytown, Harris County, promotes the Lincoln Continental as a top world award winner and offers Lincoln and Mercury lines plus MG, Austin Healey, Jaguar, and English Ford sports cars. Service includes a body and paint shop with full foreign car capabilities.
In early automotive days car batteries reportedly lasted six full years and about 15 000 miles. Bowers Battery engineers note that at current prices the old longevity would cost around 245 dollars. Modern reliable batteries handle automotive electrical needs, lasting about 27 000 miles and costing roughly one percent of the car price.
The auto industry plans for 1964 and beyond as firms push year to year improvements. Designers sketch 1966 models, while 1963 models near pilot assembly lines with tests on tracks and steel dies in progress. Production timing forces three-year foresight into styling and durable dies.
Highlands residents can buy Pontiac models locally from Franta Pontiac Co. The dealer features the Grand Prix luxury sports car with V8 power and multiple gear options, plus the economy Catalina and midline Star Chief and Bonneville. A complete service department handles major and minor repairs for any car, saving Highlands drivers time.
Fifty years ago half a million automobiles were sold with cash. This year sales near seven million with at least two thirds financed. Banks, dealers, and insurers increasingly tailor financing, while manufacturers align with consumer wants for low cost and upkeep.
Former design leader Mr. Reinhart discusses one-man vehicles and future car concepts. Automakers and steel producers explore fast, safe designs, including a wheelless two-seater and jet-powered ideas for travel on land, air, water, or even another planet.
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