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Show NE7 QMVY STYLE FRESH, LIVELY I: . - : ' I i .. .. ff'fi $ ( ... 'iiy'ooox"wo - .-: The side and rear treatment of the Biscayne four-door sedan points up the complete job of restyling on the J95S Chevrolets. Note the broad, Jat rear deck lid, the graceful gull-wing sweep of the rear fender line and the full-length molding mold-ing that marks the latest development in Sculp-turamic Sculp-turamic styling. The Hiscayne series is in the middle price range of the 1958 Chov ' Drcmcriic: New Styling, Engineering Advances Ma?k the 1958 Chevrolet Showing This Week gress. Dual headlamps, a grille with fine grid concave ribs and a low, flat hood unbroken by ornamentation, ornamenta-tion, distinguish the frontal view. Varied two-tone color patterns, a judicious use of chrome moldings and decorative panels give each series an individuality and supply the latest examples of the industry's indus-try's new art of "sculpturamic" styling. The rearward treatment also is unique. Avoiding sharp fin protrusion, rear fender lines sweep outward from the body, then curl around the tail light ensemble to form a shape which stylists likened liken-ed to a graceful gull-wing in flight. , of the Chevrolet line is suggested by the new body groupings and identification. In recognition of the growing popularity of station wag-ons, an exclusive five-unit series of this body type has been established. The Bel Aire series is continued, but adds among its six models a sumptious sport coupe and convertible conver-tible under the Impala nameplate, introduced on a "dream car" at the General Motors Motorama in 1956. In the middle range of the low-priced low-priced car bracket is a Biscayne series, with two sedans. The bottom bot-tom end of the price spread will be occupied by three models making up the Delray series. In 1957 comparable com-parable series were known as Two-Ten Two-Ten and One-Fifty, respectively. Over-all lengths have been extended ex-tended a full nine inches to a new measurement of 209 inches. The wheielbase is up two and one-half inches to 117 Roof lines have been lowered up to 2Vi inches, yet design skill has retained ample passenger headroom. In looks, the cars have an air of liveliness. Because of the thoroughness thor-oughness of the transformation, stylists and engineers were able to correlate their ideas into a single unit of bumper-to-bumper pro- Dramatic new styling and outstanding out-standing engineering advances mark the 1953 Chevrolet which makes its bow this week, according accord-ing to Gene Harvey, Timpanogos Motor Co. manager, American Fork. Labeled "the car of the year" by newsmen and technical writers who have attended private showings, show-ings, the new model will be unveiled un-veiled Thursday (today) in the showroom of the Timpanogos Motor Mo-tor Co. Also on public display for the first time will be the rakish Corvette Cor-vette and the latest in the Chevrolet Chev-rolet truck line. ' The 1 958 Chevrolet is new from bumper to bumper and from frame to roof line. The all-new features include: A completely re-styled car which is longer, lower and wider and emphasizes flowing sculptured lines from the dual headlamps to softly flared rear fenders. An X-shaped frame which allows al-lows a lower silhouette but retains ample head room and increases leg room and luggage space. Two suspension systems for a more luxurious ride along with remarkable re-markable handling, stability and durability. Sturdy coil springs, front and rear, are standard. A new "Level Air" system which automatically adjusts to all load weights is optional. A 348-cubic inch engine which is new from fan to flywheel. Designed De-signed primarily around a new combustion chamber, the optional Turbo-Thrust V8 offers greater torque for improved mid-range performance. Chassis-body design integration to supply exceptional structural strength and greater rigidity. Forward-mounted steering linkage link-age which provides more responsive respon-sive action and reduces road vibration vi-bration to the steering wheel. Some idea of the fresh newness |
