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422-SELL Classifieds • Merchandise • Services • Real Estate
1997 Buick Century state-of-the-art
Submitted photo
Although there have been numerous changes in Century since
he first front-wheel-drive model was introduced for the 1982
nodel year, the 1997 Century represents the first all-new ver-
sion in a decade and a half.
An all-new Buick Century ture. It’s roomier and qui-
for the 1997 model year eter. It has a fully indepen-
was previewed at the dent rear suspension and
North American provides a better ride than
International Auto Show in ever before. But one thing
Detroit and at the Los won't change: Century will
Angeles Auto Show, both still deliver the quality and
in the first week of January prestige of a Buick at a rea-
sic Buick themes such as a was temporarily retired
bold grille and full-across after 1958 then reintro-
elliptical taillamp treat- duced in 1973, again as a
ment." midsize model.
The first Buick Century Although there have
dates to 1936, the year been numerous changes in
Buick first began using Century since the first
names rather than num- front-wheel-drive model
bers to identify its models, was introduced for the
Century continued 1982 model year, the 1997
(1996). sonable price."
The '97 Century will go Anthony H. Derhake, for-
on sale in dealer show- mer Buick chief engineer through the 1942 model Century represents the first
rooms during the first half and newly appointed year, which ended early all-new version in a decade
of the 1997 calendar year, brand manager for when Buick converted to and a half.
"This is truly a state-of- Century, said Century's World War II military pro- The original front-wheel-
duction. The Century drive Century has been
the-art midsize sedan,”
said Buick General
styling "is classic and con-
temporary without being model returned in 1954 as highly
Manager Edward H. Mertz, trendy. It has a clean, a
"It has an all-new architec- enduring design with clas- mance entry. The name
midsize
successful with
high-perfor- more than two million sold
Turn to Century, Page 3
Firebird still evokes driving excitement
Pontiac Firebird roars II V6 and offers a special 3.8 liter engine employs
nto 1996 with more 3800 V6 Performance sequential fuel injection
excitement and power with package for Firebird Coupe (SFI) for more efficient fuel
lew performance packages and Convertible buyers delivery and fuel economy
or V8 and V6 Firebird buy- who want to get the most figures (19 city, 28 high-
ers. from the new powerplant, way) equaling those of
Firebird Coupe and In naming the 3800 smaller V6 powerplants.
Firebird Convertible enter Series II as one of the 10 The Firebird's 3800 Series II
the 1996 model year with a Best Engines of 1995, V6 generates 200 horse-
lew standard engine that Ward's Auto World maga- power at 5200 rpm and
delivers more power (read zine wrote: "Ward's 'Best 225 lb. ft. of torque at
:un and Excitement) than Engines' Panel agrees the 4000 rpm. That's 40 more
:he previous standard V6 3800 Series II is =indis- horsepower and 25 more
engine. Firebird sports a putably one of the best all- Ib.ft. of torque than the
200 horsepower, rear- around V-6s in the busi- previous standard Firebird
wheel drive version of the ness." V6 engine.
award-winning 3800 Series The smooth-performing The valvetrain has been
redesigned to give the
engine a performance
range up to 5800 rpm, an
extension of 600 rpm over
the earlier version of the
3.8 liter engine. Redline is
6000 rpm. This provides
greater rpm extension than
competitive pushrod pow-
erplants on the market and
is competitive with dual
overhead cam engines.
Light weight valves, springs
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Firebird Coupe and Firebird Convertible enter the 1996 model
and spring caps allow for
greater mechanical stiff-
year with a new standard engine that delivers more power (read
Fun and Excitement) than the previous standard V6 engine,
ness, higher rpm capability Firebird sports a 200 horsepower, rear-wheel drive version of
Turn to Firebird, Page 2 the award-winning 3800 Series II V6.
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BD..............................$16,700
PKG. SAVINGS..................$380
FACT. REBATE....................$750
VILLAGE FORD DISC......$1575
A/C, Tilt Steering Wheel, AM/FM Cass., 3.8L
V-6, 5 Speed, P205/63R15 B5W
........................ Stk #M130085
96 TAURUS GL 4Dr.
TBD..............................$20,230
PKG. SAVINGS..................$500
FACT. REBATE....................$600
VILLAGE FORD DISC......$2135
Automatic, Air, Power Windows/ Locks,
Cruise, Tilt, AM/FM Cass., Front & Rear Floor
Mats, Air Filtration System, Dual Air Bags, 6
way Power Driver's Seat.
Tat this price. #B118034
VINDSTAR
TBD
$24,655
PKG. DISC.....................$125C
RCO REBATE
$600
VILLAGE FORD DISC....$2810
a High Capacity A/C, Auto, Child Restraint
Seat, Power Windows/Locks, AM/FM Cass.,
e Cruise, Tilt, Light Group, Luggage Rack,
" Privacy Glass, Rear Window Defroster,
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87 Tempo
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2688
88 Mazda
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91 Mercury
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5Spd LTS
90
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GS
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90
Caravan
7 Pass. 1
90
Delta 88
89 B150
Con.Van
50K Miles
87 Honda
Accord
$4288$448
88
87 Jeep
TEh Cherokee
$4988
4Di
$5388
89
/oyager
7 Pass.
88 GMC
Conv. 1
Van |
90
Tempo
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$4688
89
Olds
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oxa
$4688
90 Aerostar
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89
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$5388
$5688
’$5988
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$5988
91 S-10
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59K Miles
$5988
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ALL NEW
‘95 ESCORT WAGON LX
TBD
$13,515
PKG SAVINGS..................$1405
FACT. REBATE.
$600
VILLAGE FORD DISC.......$1515
Luggage Rack, LX Wagon Group, Rear
Window Wiper, A/C, Power Steering,
AM/FM Cassette, Light/Convenience
Group, Dual Electric Mirrors, 5 Speed.
Stk #E380653
BC
ALL NEW
‘95 ESCORT “SPORT”
YOUR
CHOICE
TBD.................................$13,165
PKG SAVINGS..................$1055
FACT. REBATE.....................$600
VILLAGE FORD DISC.......$1515
A/C, Power Steering, Rear Window
Defroster, AM/FM Cassette,
Light/Convenience Group, Dual
Electric Mirrors, Sport Group, 5 Speed.
Stk #E361877 ,
1996 EXPLORER SPORT
$22,155
FACT. DISC....................$575
VILLAGE FORD DISC..$2585
Sport Trim, A/C, 4.0L V6, AM/FM
Cass./Clock, P235OWL Tires, Floor Mats,
Luggage Rack, Captain's Chairs, 5
Speed, Power Windows & Locks, Electric
mirrors, Rear wiper/washer & Defroster,
All Terrain Tires
at this price #U59376
1995 PRE-OWNED PROGRAM CARS
‘95 T-BIRDS
1,77
I, Full Power, 4 To Choose From
I-35
/alley Ridge Exit 45'
Main St
Hwy 121
1996 RANGER “XLT PKG
TBD.............................$14,157
PKG. DISC.....................$1306
FACT. REBATE..................$600
VILLAGE FORD DISC.. $1256
XLT PKG., Power Steering, Chrome
Bumper, Sliding Rear Windows, Console,
Air Conditioning, AM/FM Stereo/Clock,
N Super Engine Cooling, 5Speed
0
#R10902
1996 RANGER S/CAB “>
$1 o on
TBD.............................$16,452
FACT. REBATE...............$1,306
REBATE.............................$600
VILLAGE FORD DISC.. .$1561
A/C, XLT Trim, Aluminum Wheels, Chrome Step I
Bumper, Sliding Rear Window, Rear Jump Seats, %
60/40 Split Bench Seat., Super engine cooling,
Floor console, Cassette Player. P2250WL Tires
5
at this price #R35254
1996 F-150
95 MERCURY MYSTIQUES
$1 2,977
Full Power, 3 To Choose From
& SVT
TBD.................................$18,081
FACT. DISC.......................$1417
FREE A/C DISC...................$806
VILLAGE FORD DISC.......$2363
A/C, Tilt, Cruise, AM/FM Cassette,
Chrome Wheels, 2 Tone Paint, Chrome
Step Bumper, Tex-Okla-La Pkg., Light
k Group and More Stk #F80504X
3 Tempo 5
GL 2Dr. 1
$6488
93
Tempo
22K Miles
Escort
GT
Auto
$6488
this price
90
Aerostar
Extend.
$6788
92 Honda
Accord
$6988
90
Toyota
Camry
89
Bronco
94
t Miles
.1.1: $6988
92 Ranger
ALA
:$7388y/1:
90 Crown
Vic LX
Loaded
$8788
Sale Hours: Mon-Thurs 9 to 9
Fri. 9 to 8, Sat. 9 to 9
Service Hours: Mon-Fri. 7 to 6
Sat. 8 - NOON
I-35N @ VALLEY RIDGE EXIT #453
86
aserati
90 i
Bronco 11
68K Miles
$6988
89 Grand
Voyager
Nice
89 BMW
325i
Auto
7588 (}E$7988
9291 Grand
Mustang
LX
90 Unit
$8888 1 :1:$8988
Prix ,
4Dr.Fresh Unit
$8988
hevy
$8988
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Yorker
Super Clean
$6988
90
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114x4 XLT
$8488
91 Mazda lassie
MPV
Van, Clean
Sal
II P
$8988
‘Excluding Explorers and F-Series
All Prices plus TT&L WAC. All Rebates Assigned to dealer. Art for illustration Only.
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