New 1965 Cars Preview From Ford to Chevrolet
The 1965 lineup includes Ford Mustang Falcon Fairlane Thunderbird Mercury Comet and more with new styling engines and features. Ford emphasizes four seat capacity three engine options with Cruise-O-Matic or manual options while Mercury and Lincoln details highlight restyled sedans among extensive model expansions across Chevrolet Oldsmobile and Cadillac offerings.
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Halvorson-Larabee Co
Oldsmobile
Cadillac
Harold N. Metzel
Metzel
Harold G. Warner
General Motors
Cadillac trims body style in Calais De Ville Sixty Special sedan
Buick Pontiac Hahler offers 1965 line including Special Skylark LeSabre Electra 225 Riviera Wildcat while Pontiac debuts fast back Tempest and new styling. Daytime camouflage study from Indiana University finds running lights improve daytime visibility and notes light colored cars are easier to spot.
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Dow
Buick
Hahler Motor Co
General Motors
Pontiac
Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
Merrill J. Allen
James R. Clark
American Optometric Foundation
Greyhound
U.S
Canada
Thunderbird 1965 model leads with front disc brakes
Entering its second decade the 1965 Thunderbird sustains styling and engineering leadership. Standard features include front wheel disc brakes, distinctive sequential turn signals, reversible keys for ignition and trunk, keyless door locking, and a dome light on convertibles. New options add AM FM radio with dual band use, electric antenna, power vent windows, vacuum deck lid release, and a limited slip differential.
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Chevrolet
Distinctive 1965 Impala Sport Coupe Sets Chevrolet Pace
The 1965 Chevrolet lineup highlights the Impala Sport Coupe as the leading beauty with flowing lines, increased roominess, and a distinctive rear contour. Stylish roof lines and curved side windows accent the model’s refined silhouette in this showroom portrait of the new year’s cars.
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Kokjer Motor Co
Chevrolet
Corvair
Corvette
Aerie
Continental elegance in Completely Restyled Corvair Line
The 1965 Monza Sport Sedan debuts with continental flowing lines, 3 inches longer and over 2 inches wider than the 1964 Monza 4-Door. The redesigned model offers more space and mechanical innovations. Public announcement date is September 24.
Buick Special and Sylark Personalizer Preview
Buick presents a roomier Special lineup with the Sylark personalizer built on the Buick Special. Features include wall-to-wall taillights and three quarter length side molding with an optional notch back seat. The 1965 Specials will be shown Thursday.
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BUICK
Sylark
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