SPORTWAGON

SOME GOOD READING: Engine Lubricating System: Main bearings, connecting rods and camshaft bearings pressure lubricated. Cylinder walls splash and nozzle lubricated. Normal oil pressure 33 @ 2400. Full-flow oil filter. Crankcase capacity (refill less filter) 4 quarts. Fuel System:Automatic choke. Mechanical fuel pump. Two-stage gasoline filter with fine filter in fuel tank. Oil-impregnated polyurethane air cleaner. Exhaust-type intake manifold heat control. Approximately twenty gallon fuel capacity. Engine Cooling: Pressure system. Choke-type thermostat. Centrifugal water pump. Exhaust System: Single muffler for both banks of cylinders. Constructed of corrosion resistent aluminized steel to promote longer life. Electrical:Twelve volt electrical system. Four-position starter-ignition switch. Automatic Transmission: (optional) SuperTurbine is of the torque converter type featuring a variable pitch stator within the converter. and a single planetary gear set or two planetary gear sets. Total oil capacity 19 pints or 22 pints. Propeller Shaft: Drive shaft is slightly angled to reduce tunnel height. Shaft is connected to transmission and rear axle by needle-bearing universal joints. Rear Axle: Hypoid gears, semi-floating. Rear wheel bearings permanently lubricated. Suspension: lndependent ball-joint front suspension. Four-link rear suspension. Coil springs front and rear. Direct-acting hydraulic shock absorbers front and rear. Driving forces from axle to frame are through rubber-bushed rear links. Frame: Perimeter-type. Brakes: Self-adjusting. Air-cooled finned aluminum front. alloy iron rear brake drums. Total gross lining area 175.6 sq. in. Parking brake operating through rear service brake shoes. Power brakes optional at extra cost. Steering: Manual recirculating ball steering standard. Overall ratio 28.6to 1. Power steering optional. Overall ratio 20.9 to 1. Tires: 8.25 x 14. Optional tires are available for other than normal driving conditions. Consult your Buick dealer.


STANDARD VINYL BENCH. 		 

SPORTWAGON REGULAR EQUIPMENT- 220-hp. 340-2 V-8; 3-speed Manual Transmission (Synchronized in all forward gears); Heater and Defroster.* Re-usable Air Cleaner Element; Seat Belts-Front and Rear; Directional Signals; Cigar lighter: Front Door-operated Courtesy Light: Ash Trays-Front and Rear; Ash Tray and Glove Compartment Light: Duel Side Arm Rests-Front and Rear: Dual-Key Locking System: Plunger-type Door locks: Step-On Parking Brake; Magic-Mirror Finish; Deluxe Wheel Covers: Full-Flow Oil Filter; Duel Horns: 6,000-mile Lubed Front Suspension; Delcotton Generator; 14-inch Wheels; Self-adjusting Brakes; Cross-Flow Radiator; Upper Instrument Panel Pad; Outside Rear View Mirror: Duel Speed Windshield Wiper and Windshield Washer; Padded Sun Visors: Back-up Lamps; Deluxe Steering Wheel; Carpeting in Passenger Area: Custom lnterior Trim: Tailgate Lamp; Custom Padded Seat Cushions.

-All models may be ordered without heater-defroster.

NOTE: All Buick models feature the basic safety equipment listed elsewhere in this publication. (Some of the equipment shown on the cars illustrated is optional at extra cost.)

THE STANDARD ENGINE 340-2
HorsepowerTorqueDisplacementCarburetionFuel
220@4200340@24003402-barrelregular
THE OPTIONAL ENGINE 340-4
HorsepowerTorqueDisplacementCarburetionFuel
260@4200365@28003404-barrelpremium
THE TRANSMISSIONS:
Regular EquipmentOption
3-speed Manual (Column shift)Automatic SuperTurbine (2-speed Column shift)
(3speed column shift available with 400 option & 340-4 engine)
REAR AXLE RATIO:
3-speed Manual Trans. 3.23,SuperTurbine 3.23,
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)
LengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTread-frontTread-rear
214.375.458.8120.058.059.0
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)
Head RoomLeg RoomShoulder Room
FrontRearFrontRearFrontRear
2-seat37.940.541.338.758.2.258.0
3-seat37.939.141.337.058.258.0


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