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Building on a worldwide record sales success in 1963, Plymouth merely re-trimmed the new Valiant body it had released in 1963. In mid-1964, Chrysler released an all-new 273 CID V-8 engine as optional equipment in all Valiant models. The post 1964 Plymouth Valiant Fact Sheet appeared first on Over-Drive Magazine .
There were engineering changes introduced this year, while the model lineup and styling remained relatively unchanged. The engine size was increased from 145 to 164 CID via a 0.34 inch increase in stroke. The post 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Fact Sheet appeared first on Over-Drive Magazine .
The 1967 Toronado had a slight facelift, with disc brakes, and a vinyl roof now optional. A softer ride was introduced. The engine and driveline were unchanged. Sales dropped to a bit under 22 thousand. The post 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado Fact Sheet appeared first on Over-Drive Magazine .
The biggest news was the arrival of the new MEL V-8 delivered in either 383 or 430 CID. The Super Marauder version hit 400 HP. The stretched wheelbase Park Lane replaced the Turnpike Cruiser as the top line. The post 1958 Mercury Fact Sheet appeared first on Over-Drive Magazine .
In a surprising bit of marketing, a pair of Jetstar nameplates were added to the Oldsmobile lineup in 1964. A new bottom line Eight-Eight Series group was now the Jetstar Eighty-Eight. then came a companion car to the Starfire Series the Jetstar 1. The post 1964 Oldsmobile Full Size Car Fact Sheet appeared first on Over-Drive Magazine .
A bulky, more heavily chromed styling adorned the 1958 models. For the first time since 1948, there were no distinguishing Ventiports on Buick front fenders. The “Limited” was set above the Roadmaster, as a gap-bridging Series between Buick and Cadillac. The post 1958 Buick Fact Sheet appeared first on Over-Drive Magazine .
1957 Buicks featured all-new bodywork and featured a larger 364 CID V-8. Significant for 1957 was the Buick Century Caballero Estate Wagon, a dramatic pillarless four-door hardtop station wagon. The post 1957 Buick Fact Sheet appeared first on Over-Drive Magazine .
All full-sized Oldsmobiles underwent extensive body and trim revisions for 1963. Starfire still had different side trim and a unique rear roofline and "C" pillar on Coupes as well as a 345 HP Rocket V-8. The post 1963 Oldsmobile Full Size Car Fact Sheet appeared first on Over-Drive Magazine .
Minor face lifting included new taillights, and a new, slightly forward thrust grille. Air conditioning moved under the dash, and all Series received the 322 CID V-8, 4-door hardtops, and an improved Dynaflow transmission. The post 1956 Buick Fact Sheet appeared first on Over-Drive Magazine .
The 1963 Ford Thunderbird was little changed for 1963, in anticipation of the new and restyled arrival of the 1964 models. The triple carb 340 HP Sports Roadster was promoted heavily, but still sold modestly. The post 1963 Ford Thunderbird Fact Sheet appeared first on Over-Drive Magazine .
