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The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, Sept. 21, 1967—PAGE 7 Popular Pontiac Shows ’68 Models Today A new styling theme domin ated by a bold front end design, engineering advancements which include another first in the industry and unexcelled safety are the characteristics of Pontiac Motor Division’s 1968 models. All Catalina, Executive, Bonneville and Grand Prix models carry a distinctive Pon tiac oriented styling theme Highlighted by a new wide peripheral front bumper with a strong and handsome center lection. Built-in safety features of every 1968 Pontiac include new side marker lamps, additional interior padding and crushable armrests. “The safety, comfort and convenience of driving a new Pontiac are at their highest level,“ John Z. DeLorean, a General Motors vice president and Pontiac’s general manager said. The 1968 Pontiacs go on sale September 21. Model Line-Up: A total of 17 models in four series is avail able in 1968. The volume-selling Catalina series offers a two-door sedan, four-door sedan, hardtop coupe, four-door hardtop, convertible, two-seat station waygon and three-seat station waygon. Executive models include a four-door sedan, four-door hardtop, hardtop coupe, two- seat station wagon and three- (Continued on page 8) Pontiac announces the great American sport for ’68 Wide-Tracking has never been farther removed from just plain ordinary driving. One look at our stylish '68 Pontiacs should tell you that. One ride will convince you! Our sporty new Tempests and Le Mans are new from the wheels up. There's a new 175-hp Overhead Cam Six. New sports car feel. Smoother ride. Superior stability and response. Disappearing windshield wipers on all GTOs and Le Mans. Even wider Wide-Track. And you can choose from two new regular- or premium-gas 350 cu. in. V-8s! Our fabulous GTO boasts the neatest engineering innova tion of the year—an exclusive revolutionary new bumper. It's the same lustrous color as the car. But it won't chip, fade or corrode. And you won't believe what this bumper does until you see it with your own eyes! Naturally, our new Bonnevilles, Grand Prixs, Catalinas, Executives and Venturas won't take a back seat to anyone! Especially with their bold new integral bumper-grilles that are nearly twice as strong as before. There's also new Wide-Track ride. Improved handling. Smoother engines. And more new features for your protection, like a buzzer that warns you when you forget your ignition key. Isn't it about time you decided to give up plain ordinary driving? Don't fritter away another hour. See your Pontiac dealer today and start Wide-Tracking! Wide -Tracking! See the Bonneville, Brougham, Grand Prix, Executive, Ventura, Catalina, GTO, Le Mans, Tempest and Five Firebirds at your Pontiac dealer GM S. MARK OF EXCELLENCE Pontiac Motor Division KIRK PONTIAC-CADILLAC COMPANY 2100 Nance Street Newberry, S. C,