Custom Sportwagon

SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUTTHE CUSTOM SPORTWAGON: Engine Lubricating System: Main bearings. connecting rods and camshaft bearings pressure lubricated. Cylinder walls splash and nozzle lubricated. Normal oil pressure 37 @ 2400. 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. Centrifugal water pump. Exhaust System: Single muffler. Constructed of corrosion resistant 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. 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 aluminum front drums with cast iron liners; elloy iron brake drums rear. 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 28.6 to 1. Power steering optional. Overall ratio 20.9 to 1. Tires: 8.25 x 14 on 2-seat Wagon. 8.55 x 14 on 3-Seat Wagon. Optional tires are available for other than normal driving conditions. Consult your Buick dealer.


THE STANDARD CUSTOM SPORTWAGON ENGINE 350-2 V8

Horsepower	Torque	CompressionRatio	Displacement	Carburetion	Fuel

230@4400	350@2400	9.0 to 1	350	2-barrel	Regular



THE OPTIONAL CUSTOM SPORTWAGON ENGINES 350-4 V8; 400-4 V8

Horsepower	Torque	CompressionRatio	Displacement	Carburetion	Fuel

280@4600	375@3200	10.25 to 1	350	4-barrel	Premium
340@5000	440@3200	10.25 to 1	400	4-barrel	Premium


THE TRANSMISSIONS:
Regular Equipment			Option

3-speed Manual (Column shift)			Automatic SuperTurbine
			4-Speed Manual (Consolette or Floor Shift)

REAR AXLE RATIO:

3-speed Manual 3.23			Automatic Super Turbine 3.23
Consult your Buick dealer for information on optional ratios.


EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Tread-front	Tread-rear
	214.1	75.6	58.8	121.0	59.35	59.0

BUICK CUSTOM SPORTWAGON REGULAR EQUIPMENT: 230-hp. 350-2 V8 engine: 3-speed manual transmission (synchronized in all forward gears); heater and defroster; seat belts with pushbutton buckles for all passenger positions; four-way hazard warning flasher; directional signals; lane change feature in direction signal control; sigar lighter; front door operated interior light; ash trays front and rear; ash tray and glove compartrnent light; safety arm rests front and rear; dual-key locking system; passenger guard door looks with deflecting lock buttons-all doors; step-on parking brake; Magic-Mirrorfinish: deluxe wheel covers; Full-Flow oil filter; dual horns; 6,000-mile lubed front suspension; Delcotron generator; 14-inch wheels; self-adjusting brakes; duel master cylinder brake system with warning light and corrosion resistant brake lines; cross-flow radiator; padded instrument panel, sun visors, windshield corner posts inside day-night mirror with deflecting base; outside rear view mirror; thick laminate windshield; crank-operated vent windows; recessed dual-speed windshield wipers: windshield washers; reduced glare instrument panel top, inside windshield mouldings, horn control, steering wheel hub. and windshield wiper arms and blades; backup lights. new side marker lights and parking lamps that illuminate with headlamps; deluxe steering wheel; energy absorbing steering column; cerpeting in passenger area: custom interior trim; tailgate lamp; custom padded seat cushions; padded front and intermediate seat back tops and lower structure; folding seat back latches; soft, low- profile Window control knobs and coat hooks: yielding smooth contoured door and window regulator handles.

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