The Mail-Journal, Volume 6, Number 33, Milford, Kosciusko County, 17 September 1969 — Page 14

THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., Sept. 17, 1969

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Hornet Lends 1970 American Motors Line

DETROIT — Five lines of 1970 cars, led by the all-new compact Hornet, were announced today by American Motors Corporation. In addition to the 108-inch wheelbase Hornet, offered in both two and four-door sedans, the American Motors lineup includes seven Ambassador models, six Rebel models, two Javelin models and the AMX sports car. “The new Hornet will strengthen American Motors’ position in the market”, William S. Pickett, vice president of sales, said. “This trim new car offers a wide range of power and luxury options. It is available with a six-cylinder engine or a V-8. Highly economic in its basic form, the Hornet can be dressed up for sporty appeal or pepped up for the performance - minded buyer.” Pickett said all AM lines for 1970 are concentrated in an area of the US market that continues to show the fastest growth. “Ambassador, which continues as the only full US car with air conditioning standard, fills the gap between standard - size cars and intermediates,” he said. “Rebel is our versatile intermediate. Javelin and AMX are sporty cars.” All American Motors cars for 1970 incorporate significant engineering advances for improved performance, handling, convenience and safety, including a pension and a new anti-theft lockable steering column. The new front suspension provides smooth friction - free action and improves turning stability. It also reduces effort with manual steering, makes for a quieter ride, and minimizes nosedown tendency when braking, Pickett said. With* the new anti - theft system, ignition, steering wheel and transmission are locked simultaneously. A built-in safeguard warns the driver to remove the ignition key as he leaves the car. Opening the driver’s door activates a buzzer when the key is left in the ig-

" , : I RM ill "* On the move. The Chevrolet’7os. e . viST ““^■«■« ".",'".n.11,'....',;; 1 ~ Our new one: Monte Carlo < ' . . ' *5 4 ‘ g A 1 ' < lift —' bM|f> Bflk i i—, wMwi w£E ~ ZZz^*™i jUl wwF ILdlfi Our big one: Caprice . Ourtough one: Chevelle SS 396 Monte Carlo. Our whole new field of one. fiberglass-belted tires, new colors, new trim. The first truly luxurious personal car even us guys who work New headaches for higher priced cars. for a living can afford. Moving on. Chevelle SS 396. Big 350-cubic-inch VB. Power disc brakes. Deep twist carpeting. The Chevellest Chevelle yet. All standard. Now you can order a Cowl Induction Hood to help the horses Some car, the Monte Carlo. breathe. All 350 of them. Some cars will be wishing we had never brought it out. Move on. . Moving on. Caprice. To your Chevrolet dealer s. The perfect car for “the big car man." For 1970 we gave it a new grille, new 250-hp standard VB, new Putting you first, keeps us first.

nition. A low fuel warning light which warns the driver when the gasoline level , drops to about two gallons is standard on Ambassador SST models and is included in optional light groups for all other models. A “rim-blow” sports steering wheel is a new standard feature on AMX and Javelin SST models, and is optional on all Ambassadors and Hornet and Rebel SST’s. The horn blows by squeezing any part of the rim. An improved energy - absorbing steering column and new twospoke steering wheels are standard throughout the 1970 American Motors lines. Javelin and AMX models feature an industry first —a new safety windshield which reduces the possibility of facial injuries in accidents. The new windshield has a chemically - strengthened inner panel which granulates into minute, blunt-ended particles upon impact. Its resilient action under impact helps to minimize the chances of penetration. The windshield, thinner than conventional heat - annealed windshields, defrosts about 30 per cent faster. New 78-Aspect - Ratio, fiberglass - belted tires on all 1970 American Motors cars provide longer life, higher bruise resistance, improved stability in turns and better traction on wet roads. All models have new interior trim and fabrics, and new highback bucket seats with integral head restraints are standard on AMX and Javelin models and optional in Ambassador and Rebel SST hardtops. horsepower on all V-8 engines for 1970 has been increased, with displacement boosted on the base and middle-size V-B’s. The former 290-cubic-inch V--8 has been increased to 304 cubic inches, and horsepower hiked from 200 to 210. The previous 343-cubic-inch version has been boosted to 360 cubic inches, and horsepower upped from 235 to 245 with two-barrel carburetor

A new side daylight opening on the rear door of sedans, and a new roof panel for station wagons are among the many styling and engineering refinements found on American Motors 1970 Ambassador models. Seven models are offered in the luxurious Ambassador series — four-door sedans in the base, DPL and SST, and station wagons and two-door hardtops in the DPL and SST. Shown are the Ambassador SST four-door sedan (top) and Ambassador SST station wagon (bottom). Air conditioning is standard on all models.

and from 280 to 290 horsepower with four-barrel carburetion. The improved 390 - cubic - inch four-barrel V-8 is increased from 315 to 325 horsepower. American Motors 1970 cars go on sale in dealer showrooms on Thursday, Sept. 25. Rebel American Motors’ intermediate Rebel sedans and hardtops are two inches longer for 1970, to accommodate new redesigned roof panels and rear fenders on sedans and hardtops and new rear-door outer panels on sedans. Sedans and hardtops have new taillights with a two-segmented horizontal lens. Back-up lights are incorporated in the inborad end of the lens. New vertically stacked, three-segment taillights are used on station wagons, with the lower segment serving as the back-up light. Six engines and three transmissions are offered on the 1970 Rebel. The standard engine is a one-barrel 232-cubic-inch six rated at 145 horsepower.

For the first time, Rebel SST models will be available with the 325-horsepower 390-cubic inch four barrell V-8 engine. " Ambassador The Ambassador for 1970 features new rear styling with sedans and hardtops acquiring new rear fenders and taillights and station wagons new roof panels and taillights. Sedans' and hardtops are an inch and a half longer, to accommodate the new rear styling. Station wagons, remaining at 207 inches overall, are an inch shorter than sedans and hardtops. Seven models in the 1970 Ambassador lineup include a base four-door sedan, and DPL and SST two-door hardtops, four - door sedans and station wagons. Air conditioning continues to be standard in all Ambassador models. Longer roof - top luggage racks also are standard on all station wagons. Javelin The 1970 Javelin, American Motors’ .sports hardtop, retains the same basic body configura-

tion, but is slightly longer. Overall length has been increased 1.82 inches, to 191.04 inches. Addition of new 78-As-pect-Ratio tires produces a slightly lower profile. The added length is at the front and in combination with the fractional reduction in height gives the Javelin a racier appearance. From the front, the Javelin has a new look with a fullwidth twin-venturi grille encompassing the headlights. Semi - rectangular parking turn-signal lights are located in the new deep-sectioned bumper. A new hood features two simulated air scoops. With a new optional performance package, the AMX power-blister hood is used to facilitate the functional ramair induction system. AMX American Motors’ new 290 - horsepower, 360-CID V-8 becomes the basic engine for the sporty two-place AMX for 1970, with the 390-cubic-inch V-8, increased to 325 horsepower, a step-up option. The performance - oriented AMX retains its distinctive appearance, but is slightly longer. Length has been increased from 177.22 inches to 179.04 inches, to accommodate a longer hood with a new stamped-in power blister. The power blister has screencovered dual openings. With a new optional performance package, the power blister openings become part of a new functional ram-air induction system. The longer AMX hood and slight reduction in height from 51.73 to 51.20 inches, achieved through the new 78-Aspect-Ratio tires, create a lower silhouette. A new horizontal - rib, fullwidth grille which encompasses the large single headlights, and a new deep-sectional front bumper provide a wide-span, integral grille appearance. The bumper features semi-rec-tangular air scoops which aid brake cooling. RETURN TO FLORIDA Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gray have returned to their home in Winter Haven, Fla., following a five-week visit with friends and relatives in LaPorte, South Bend, Mishawaka, Bristol, Claypool, and Syracuse. They spent the past week end in Indianapolis with Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Jaggers on their return home.

Syracuse Lions In First Meeting The first regular meeting of the Syracuse Lions club this year was held Wednesday evening, September 3, at the Maxwelton Golf Club. The evenirfgs activities began with a golf tournament. Paul Rush won the low gross trophy. Honors for low net were shared by Jim Stucky and Jim Hughes. Members completing the tournament scored as follows: Hughes 37, Stucky 37, Thornburg 40, Naab 46, Hall 39, Rush 35, Dorsey 38, Fry 38, Miller 40, Savage

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38, Bhurt 39, Nash 38, J. Brower 39, M. Brower 45, Kline 40, Cobum 41, Allen 41, Wilkinson 42, Ridings 38, and Stavanski 41. The club was honored by the presence of zone chairman Floyd Heinbaugh from North Webster, cabinet secretary Bob Savage from Warsaw, and district governor Alex Miller, also from Warsaw. District Governor Miller spoke to the group on the recent Lions International Convention held in Japan. He stated that Lions International is organized in 147 countries and is working diligently for world peace. District governor Miller spoke briefly on the leader dog program, cancer

program, and eye bank; all Indiana state projects. The club was encouraged to continue its participation in all Lion projects. The next meeting will be held Wednesday, Sept. 17. SYRACUSE MINNIE MIZERSMEET Syracuse Minnie Mizers TOPS club met Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Wawasee Jaycees Civic Center. Plans were discussed for a rummage sale to be held in the near future. There were five members present and three new members joined the group.