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r s v a ai8 the nehs advertiser october 26 1972 ford stresses safety and improved exhaust new impactabsorbing bumper systems are standard on all 1973 ford of canada cars the front bumper is designed to prevent significant damage to safetyrelated lighting exhaust cooling fuel andjatching systems in fivemileperhour frontend barrier collisions the rear bumper offers protection in two-and-one-half-mile- perhour impacts ford of canada cars also have new exhaust emission control devices to improve control of oxides of nitrogen all 1973 models also are designed to meet a new standard which requires that most interior materials have a burn rate limit of not more than four inches per minute under specmed test conditions radialply steelbelted ires are standard on mercury thunderbird steelbeltedradialply tires lincoln continental and continental mark iv and optional on all other car lines alarm optional an antithett alarm system is optional on the ford and thunderbird a new spare tire lock is available on all models and an inside hoodlatch release is standard on ford thunderbird and torino tne ford car features a new grille new sheet metal below the windows on all models and all fourdoor fords have new greenhouses with increased headroom other ford standard equipment improvements include a new more convenient instrument panel a glove box three times larger than in 1972 additional sound insulation and improved window weather- stripping for an especiali quiet ride windshield washers on the wiper arms and a spare lire extractor in station wagons all 1973 fords include power front disc brakes new options with fords include power minivent windows for fourdoor models a recreation table between the facing rear seats in station wagons an amfm multiplex stereo radio with integral stereo radio and stereo tape player and an automatic parkingbrake release the 460cubicinch 4v eightcylinder engine is- an added option willi ford cars appearance the 1973 ford thunderbird offers a new 1 1 o n i appearance produced by a new grille standup hood ornament and larger bumper opera windows in the rear roof pillars now are optional an allnew car in 1972 i he ford torino has a new front appearance in 1973 low back front bench seals are standard and a rear window electric del rosier optional tor station wagons a new torino scries is added ii includes the gran torino brougham twodoor hardtop and fourdoor pillared hardtop the new models replace the brougham interior trim group odtionof 1972 mustang ford mustangs five nodels with cougar till the widest choice in he small specialty segment include a convertible for 1973 all mustangs carry a new grille and molded urethane front bumpers which match the body color ford mavericks substantially upgraded interior includes more comfortable seats and richerlooking door irim interior and exterior dressup options also have been significantly upgraded mavericks ride quality too is improved pinto ford pinto which reicied many running changes in mid1972 including thicker seats on all models improved suspension and the ford quiet ride for 1973 adds steering and brake refinements and an optional handling suspension package such 197212 additions as the station wagon sun roof and sports accent group will continue into 1973 the allnew meteor and mercury fourdoor models have thinner windshield pillars set at a rakish 60degree angle on all mercury models a distinctive new upright hood ornament lends an additional touch of luxury meteor and mercury have new grilles new sheet metal styling and all fourdoor models have restyled greenhouses with increased head room deterrent as theft deterrents an inside hood latch release is standard equipment and an electronic anti- iheft alarm system that sounds the horn if entry is forced into the passenger or luggage compartments is optional a spare lire lock is included with the alarm system wiper mounted windshield washers for more accurate release of fluid also are new standard items for full- size meteors and mercurys power- operated vent windows the type found on the lincoln continental are offered on all four- door meteor and mercury models and a new recreation table is available for slat ion wagons equipped with optional dual facing rear seats- the lincoln continental line for 1973 adds a new town coupe a twodoor version of- the popular lourdcor continental town car interiors are available with expanded trim color selections wider frontseat head restraints and a longer irontseal armrest larger white sidewall steelbelted radialply lires are standard as are wiper mounted windshield washers and a spare lire lock new lincoln continental options are an amfm multiplex adio with stereo tape system a righthand remotecontrol rearview mirror and all-electric- design door locks lincoln completely redesigned in 1972 the continental mark iv for 1973 retains ihc classic styling that has made this models the most successful mark of all product refinements include an improved rear suspension larger rear brakes bigger steel- belted radialply white sidewall tires and a side- terminal battery on the inside front and rear headroom is increased cornering lamps and the opera window in the rear roof pillar are standard features for the 1973 mark iv while new- options include an am- fm multiplex radio with stereotape system and an elegant silver luxury group the new luxury group consists of a unique cranberry cordurov velour interior ana silver exterior the mercury montego nilnew in 1972 offers new lowback front bench seals that provide improved- visibility an electric rearwindow delroster for station wagons and alealher- wrapped steering wheel are among new montego options for 1973 comfort new more comfortable front seating and luxurious interior appointments highlight improvements to the 1973 mercury comet a modified grille and new side trim enhance the comets exterior decor riding comfort is improved by suspension alterations and additions to the sound insulation package the mercury cougar for 1973 has a new die- cast grille and fourpod sequential taillights that present a varied front and rear expression selectshift automatic transmission and power front disc brakes are added to cougars already impressive list ot standard features a leatherwrapped steering wheel is a new option mercury dealers popular germanbuilt capri sports coupe features a larger standard engine blackout grille new taillights and interior changes that include a completely new instrument panel with lockable glove box and attractive simulated walnut decor seat trim and the steering wheel also are new the ignition switch has been relocated to a more convenient position on the steering column the more powerful 2000 cc engine replaces the 1600 cc engine as the standard powerplant in the base capri model the capri v6 continues with the highperforming 2600 cc engine the popular british- built 1973 cortina available at selected ford and mercury dealers will be introduced in mid- october along with the capri in addition to mid- 1972 improvements the 1973 cortina features impact absorbing bumper systems and new colors buick century 73 replacing skylark oshawa ont in introducing the buick line for 1973 general motors of canada anno unces that the century name will replace sky lark on the dramatic new intermediate series all buick models will be in dealer show rooms thursday sep tember 21 the 1973 century models represent a bold new venture in styling with broad expanse of glass and an unpreced ented number of body and chassis features pre viously found only on fullsize buicks there will be three series in the 1973 lineup century century lux- us and century regal offering nine different models there are a variety of option packages av ailable o n century i n- cluding the century 350 on century coupes and fourdoor sedans a sun coupe with a metal pan el sun roof and a gran sport coupe the century luxus will be available in a coupe with a formal roof line identical to the topofthe line reg al coupe luxus also of fers a 4door colonnade sedan and a two or three- seat station wagon top series is the re gal couple distinctively styled with a custom verticle accent grille and a formal roof incor porating a rectangular window in the sail pan els in a 1 1 intermediate models roof pillars are combiner with frameless door glass to produce a colonnade hard top roof style century sed ans have a unique win dow arrangement with three rather than two windows to a side im proving visibility big news for buick in 1973 is the introduction of century shown above a newlystyled intermediate series replacing the skylark the cen tury represents a bold new venture in styling featuring a brand new ex panse in glass and an unprecedented number of body and chassis features previously found only on fullsize buicks three new series will be offered in 1973 century century luxus and century regal 9 different models in all