NEW PONTIAC SIXES

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17227, 5 April 1930, Page 18

NEW PONTIAC SIXES

Refinements of body and motor have been made in Pontiac cars, General Motors (X.Z.), Ltd., announced to-day. Xo radical changes have been made in those fundamental features which have marked the Pontiac since its inception as a steady, reliable performer with a body so distinctive that it arouses pride of ownership commensurate with that of the possessors of cars in a far higher price range. While the dimensions of most body styles are practically unchanged, the appearance has been improved. The back of the front seat in all models has been altered to. give 2in. more leg room in the rear compartment, without affecting the symmetry of interior design. A slanting windshield has been adopted for closed modfels. This not. only improves Jhe appearance, but largely eliminates reflection front headlights of folio-wing cars and sun glare during day travel. A semi-automatic manually controlled starting motor has been installed, insuring easier starting. Pontiac claims to have the. largest and slowest speed engine in its price chess. The. slower speed of the power plant is particularly important as a long life factor, tint- at the same lime tins lengthened life is not accomplished at the cost of speed and power. Among other factors in Pontiac long life assurance are: Use of the harmonic balancer, counterweighted crankshaft, Lovejoy shock absorbers, cross How radiator, thermostat, and automatic spark control *