a8 the news advertiser october 2s 1972 the new pontiacs intermediates all restyled the 1973 pontiacs unveiled by general motors of canada highlight dramatic restyling of the intermediate models available in coupe 4door sedan and station wagon kullsize pontiac for 73 has a wide horizontalbar grille design with headlamps moved out board to give a distinctive appearance up front the bonneville and grande ville are equipped with specifically styled chromeplated grilles body styling of pontiac 73 is expressed in new hood front fenders valance panel parking and marker lamps there is also a new rear panel with large dual taillamps on each side new marker lamps and rear bumper the grande ville has distinctive triplebar taillamps with backup lamps positioned in the end caps cars will be offered in a choice of 16 magicmirror exterior colors 14 of which are new for 1973 restyling of the instrument panel of the 73 pontiac features new square design instrument cluster housings and a vertical transmission shift indicator new burgundy interior trim is available on most models and a new distinctive ivory interior trim on selected models standard power for most fullsize pontiacs is the 3502bbl v8 engine the 4002bbi v8 is standard on the bonneville the 4004bbl v8 on the grand safari and the 4554bbl v8 on the grande ville the 6- cylinder the 4552v8 and 3speed manual transmission have been discontinued the turbo hydramatic trans mission is standard throughout the series springs are computer selected by vehicle weight and all models are also equipped with new improved front and rear bumpers front bumpers retract on minor impacts and hydraulically cushion the shock pontiac grand prixs new styling for 1973 features new dual grilles with heavy vertical bar design and large horizontal taillamps the wide sail panel areas incorporating small opera windows give the grand prix an elegant formal appearance as does the bright molding down the centre of the hood and the hew wide combination bright and black rocker panel molding grand prix for 73 is 3 longer and almost 2 wider interior dimensions have been enlarged to provide increased rear seat leg and shoulder room the newlystyled instrument panel is enhanced by genuine crossfire african mahogany wood that gives it a rich luxurious appearance new lateral support bucket seats are of fullfoam construction for improved comfort and longer life other features of the grand prix for 73 are the inside hood release and the headlamp dimmer switch on the turn signal lever and all grand prix engines have a coolant overflow system to protect against boil- over grand prix options include a sliding all- metal sun roof available vith or without power pontiac intermediate or familysize cars have been completely restyled lor 73 three basic models are offered coupe 4door sedan and station wagon the new topoftheline series grand am has a distinctive endura front end finned wheel covers wide rocker panel molding and distinctive double bar taillamps grand am has bucket seats with adjustable lower back support and reclining adjustment for optimum convenience and comfort power steering power front disc and rear drum brakes turbo hydramatic and steelbelted radial tires are standard the allnew body styles for all models feature center pillars and frameless door glass visibility is increased through the use of thinner windshield pillars and more glass area all around rear quarter windows are fixed on both coupe and sedan a louvered design is standard on lemans sport coupe and grand am 2door colonnade 7ufti wkkbasbsm dramatic restyling of intermediate models is a highlight of the 1973 pontiac line the new body styles for all intermediate models feature centre pillars and frameless door glass visibility is increased through use of thinner windshield pillars 888 and more glass area all around smartly styled interiors feature a wraparound cluster design instrument panel easily removed for servicing shown here is the luxurious parisienne brougham models have longer doors for easier rear seat entry and exit optional sliding sun roofs are available the luxury lemans is distinguished by a chromeplated diecast grille specific body side moldings and fender skirt the optional gto smartly sports a black grille and a hood with simulated nasa type scoops interiors are smartly styled in all models the newly styled instrument panel features a wrap around cluster design and is easily removed for servicing the double panel roof construction with perforated inner panel provides increased strength and a quieter interior driver and passenger comfort is further enhanced by full foam seat construction hardtop all coupe station wagons are equipped with a new one- piece lifttype tailgate with fixed window threeseat wagons have swingout ventipanes in rear quarter windows an electric liftgate release is standard on 3seat wagons power and chassis innovations include the 2501 six as base engine for the lemans and lemans sport luxury lemans has the 3502v8 grand am the 4002v8 the new perimeter frame design provides increased torsion and beam strength front and rear suspensions are sturdier more durable with the new front suspension geometry providing improved cornering stability and road feel rear shock absorbers located ahead of the axle improve damping characteristics and wider wheels and tire treads improve overall stability front disc brakes are standard on all models with power assist on station wagons and the grand am all models are also equipped with single highintensity head lamps and a new improved front bumper system with twin hydraulic cylinders there is this year a new deluxe ventura custom series there are also new hatch back models with a tophinged counterbalanced rear hatch and spacemaking folddown rear seat the belt line of the 1973 ventura has been lowered in the rear quarter provic ing more window area vent windows have been discontinued in favour of full door glass styling ventura 73 has a newlystyled grille with a vertical motif and chrome outlined moldings the rear deck is set off by twinbar taillamps improved ride and handling are provided by the front stabilizer bar multipleleaf rear springs and revised shock absorber valving firebird for 1973 presents a stylish new grille design moontype hub caps are standard and add a dimension to the basic sporty lines new wheel covers set off the esprit models the formula sports a new blacktextured grille and the trans am for 1973 is available in white red and dark green exterior colors the luxurious firebird instrument panel is dressed up with simulated crossfire african mahogany wood new toyota corona same looks more power less gas the outward signs ol change in the new corona are not drastic youll notice a new grille to distinguish it from earlier models bui ils sly ling- remains uerodynamieally clean and simple long low and wide 11 says toyota from bumper uuard to bumper guard nnvcnt windows provide belter visibility in all directions curved side windows provide broader shoulder room and all glass is tinted the finish is deep lustrous and will shine on like the midnight sun winter after winter each body shell is dipped in anticorrosive solution then its painted inspected and painled again until its perfect the finish gels a linal waxing and the underside is undercoated for tough protection against the toughest canadian winter one of the major refinements to this new corona is its single overhead cam engine the size has been increased to 2000 ccs the power boosted to 110 horsepower al lower rpm providing an improved power lo weight ratio il all adds up lo more power output lor less gas input top speed is 103 niph with an effortless cruising speed of 85 gas consumption is up to 35 miles per gallon of regular gasoline this is the beginning of the new corona more power more economy with more value in the tradition ol toyota the- newest member of the corona line is the smooth new 2door hardtop sleek fastback styling gives a racy look to this corona a sporty flare youll admire and be admired for everything about it says corona the simple clean aerodynamic styling the impeccable finish the traditional toyota quality and the corona hardtop has it all a fully lined vacation size trunk comfort throughout with every control within easy reach fully instrumented and easy to read and every piece of equipment irom electric rear window defogger to electric clock is standard equipment space and comfort abound in the corona and complete attention to your safety is in every detail celica beauty inside and out i background toyota corona 4door sedan foreground toyota corona 2door hardtop the first thing you notice about celieas interior is the way it looks clean uncluttered and coordinated the interior is soundproofed water sealed and rattle free the instrument panel is simulated wood grain so is lhe shift lever knob and the steering wheel theres door-to- door carpeting and tinted glass all around the seals are covered with fabric and vinyl lo be boih good looking and long lasting the front bucket seals are conloured and fully reclining the have builtin head restraints and come with 3point harness type safety bells the rear seat is contoured for two adults and comes with 2point bells on the back of each bucket seal is a handy courtesy pocket celieas beauty doesnt slop al the instrument panel just beyond it is one of lhe finesi engines ever made a single overhead camshaft 4- cylindcr in line 5 main bearing crankshaft its 1968 cc 1201 cubic inches and 110 hp lis easily accessible for servicing should you need any and it comes equipped with toyotas latest exhaust emission control system the suspension system may not be beautiful lo look at but il makes lhe ride cornering and road- holding characteristics of the celica exceptional the independent front suspension is ol the mepherson strut type wiih coil springs deep telescopic shock absorbers and antiroll stabilizer rear suspension is also coil springs with a lateral i r a c k bar and 4 longitudinal links