Pontiac Reveals Restyled Streamline Cars and Six to Eight Cylinder Options
The 1949 Pontiac line introduces fully redesigned bodies in Streamline and Fleetleader series with wider lower profiles and 120 inch wheelbases. Chieftain and Streamline offer two and four door styles with six or eight cylinder engines. Hydra-Matic Drive available at extra cost. A bold dual bumper and central grille bar frame a dramatic front view featuring a Pontiac Indian head medallion.
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Pontiac styling and mechanical upgrades highlighted in Canadian report
The article outlines a redesigned Pontiac with a lower, heavier silhouette, straight rear fender lines, and integrated rear fenders. It notes new bumper guards, revised grille, padding of lamps, and a range of upholstery options. Engine power includes 90 hp for six cylinders and 104 hp for eight. additional refinements cover seating adjustments, steering stability, engine mountings, and braking improvements. It ends with an unrelated medical note on water intake and health.
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