| Show Pontiacs Go On Display Fri Oct 21 The new 1956 Pontiac models which arc are on display hI dealers' dealers showrooms ms tod today Y introduce a General Motors first a completely completely com com- trans trans- new Matic Hydra-Matic mission Called Strato-Flight Strato Matic Hydra-Matic by Pontiac Engineers Engineers Engineers Engin Engin- the new transmission is designed to provide smoother quieter shifting of gears The Pontiac Streak Strato-Streak V 8 engine introduced last year is is larger and is foremost among the mechanical improvements in inthe inthe inthe the 1956 Pontiacs Horsepower is upped to in the Star Chief and in the and series Fifteen new b bod body o d y styles longer by 24 inches in include include in- in clude six hardtop Catalinas I. I Hardtop mod models ls are available in all three series Star Chief and Buyers of the 1956 Pontiacs will wilI have a choice of 57 new two-toning two or solid colors ac according according nc- nc cording to factory announce announce- ments Interiors will utilize new fabrics and leather in Il a w wide wid i d e range of colors Front-end Front sty styling ing is similar on all three Pontiac series A brilliant wrap-around wrap bumper of sturdy plated chrome-plated s steel t tee e e l I protects the entire front end of Cf the car The Silver Streaks one of the most distinctive styling styling styling ing features in the auto industry industry industry indus indus- try are repeated in the r I rear e a r I fender design of or the 1956 Pon Pon- The streaks mold into the surface of the rear fins ending at the new taU tall lamps |
