Special Deluxe

SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPECIAL DELUXE: Engine Lubricating System: Main bearings, connecting rods and camshaft bearings pressure lubricated. Cylinder walls, connecting rod bearing throw-off. Normal oil pressure 30-45 @ 1500. Full-Flow oil filter. Crankcase capacity (refill less filter) 4 quarts. Fuel System: Automatic choke. Mechanical fuel pump. Pleated paper gasoline filter with fine filter in fuel tank. Oiled paper element air cleaner. Exhaust-type intake manifold heat control. Approximately twenty gallon fuel capacity. Engine Cooling: Pressure system. Choke-type thermostat. Centfifugal water pump. Exhaust System: Single reverse flow. Constructed of corrosion resistant staal to promote longer life. Electrical: Twelve-volt electrical system. Four-position starter-ignition switch. Automatic Transmission (optional): Super Turbine is of the torque converter type. Total oil capacity 19 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 alloy iron brake drums front and rear. Total gross lining area 158.1 sq. in. Parking brake operating through rear service brake shoes. Power brakes optional at extra cost. Steering: Manual recirculating ball steering standard. Overall ratio 28.6 to l. Power steering optional. Overall ratio 20.9 to 1. Tires: 7.75 x 14., Optional tires available for other than normal driving conditions. Consult your Buick dealer.


THE STANDARD SPECIAL DELUXE ENGINES 250-1 6-cylinder;350-2 8-cylinder

Horsepower	Torque	CompressionRatio	Displacement	Carburetion	Fuel

155@4200	235@1600	8.5 to 1	250	1-barrel	Regular
230@4400	350@2400	9.0 to 1	350	2-barrel	Regular

THE OPTIONAL ENGINES 350-2 8-cylinder;350-4 8-cylinder

Horsepower	Torque	CompressionRatio	Displacement	Carburetion	Fuel

230@4200	350@2400	9.0 to 1	350	2-barrel	Regular
280@4600	375@2400	10.25 to 1	350	4-barrel	Premium



THE TRANSMISSIONS:
Regular Equipment			Option

3-speed Manual (Column shift)			Automatic SuperTurbine 300 (Column shift)

REAR AXLE RATIO:

3-speedManual Transmision			Automatic Super Turbine
3.23 (250-1 6 cyl)			2.93 (250-1 6 cyl)
2.93 (350-2 8 cyl)			2.56 (350-2 8 cyl)
			2.73 (350-4 8 cyl)
Consult your Buick dealer for information on optional ratios.


EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Tread-front	Tread-rear
Thin-pillar Coupe	200.6	75.6	52.8	112.0	59.0	59.0
4-Door Sedan	204.6	75.6	53.6	116.0	59.0	59.0
2-Seat Wagon	209.0	75.6	53.6	116.0	59.0	59.0

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

	Head Room		Leg Room		Shoulder Room
	Front	Rear	Front	Rear	Front	Rear

Thin-pillar Coupe	37.8	36.4	42.8	32.7	58.3	57.2
4-Door Sedan	38.6	37.3	42.8	35.1	58.3	57.2
2-Seat Wagon	38.6	38.9	42.8	35.1	58.3	57.2

BUICK SPECIAL DELUXE REGULAR EGUIPMENT: 155-hp, 6-cylinder engine on Coupe and Sedan: 230-hp. V8 on Wagon; 3-speed manual transmission (synchronized in all forward gears); heater and defroster; sigar lighter; ash tray front and rear: energy absorbing steering column; safety armrests-front and-rear; four-way hazard warning flasher; directional signals; lane change feature in direction signal control; Magic-Mirrorfinish: self-adjusting brakes; dual master cylinderbrake system with warning light and corrosion resistant brake lines; 6,000-mile lubed front suspension; Delcotron generator; dual-key locking system; passenger guard door locks with deflecting lock buttons-all doors; step-on parking brake; 14-inch wheels; seat belts; With pushbutton buckles for' all passenger positions; thick laminate windshield: crank-operatad vent windows; recessed dual-speed wind- shield wipers: windshield washers; Full-Flow oil filter; front-door operated interior light; cross-flow radiator; padded instrument panel, sun visors, windshield corner posts; reduced glare instrument panel top, inside windshield mouldings, horn control, steering wheel hub, and windshield wiper arms and blades; recessed door latches; folding seat back latches; outside rear view mirror; inside day-night mirror with deflecting base; backup lights. new side marker lights and parking lamps that illuminate with headlamps; soft, low-profile window control knobs and coat hooks; padded front and intermediate seat back tops and lower structure; yielding smooth contoured door and window regulator handles. NOTE: All Buick models feature the standard GM safety equipment shown on the reverse side of this folder.

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