THE FAME of Buick's Million Dollar Ride will very likely reach your
ears before you even try it. For with its cushioning comfort, steadiness,
and effortless ease of handling, the 1955 Buick ride is matchless master of
every road - and the envy of the industry. Shown here are the reasons why
this is so -and why, in literal fact, over a million dollars went into bringing this dream ride to reality.
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New Variable Pitch Dynaflow -for new
gas economy and breath-taking acceleration with perfect smoothness |
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Buick Safety Power Steering -
available in all Dynaflow-equipped models - does 80% of
steering work, when needed |
| 2 |
Advanced Vertical Valve V8 Engine -
light, compact, micro-balanced, with record-high horse-power and compression |
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Improved Power Brakes - available in
all Dynaflow-equipped models - now make stops gentler than ever |
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Deep Block and Hi-Poised Engine
Mounts-reduce engine vibration to minimum |
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Soft Buoyant Coil Springs - on all 4
wheels cushion every mile |
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New Added Rigidity To Massive
X-Braced Frame - through stronger front and rear bumper
mountings |
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Solid Torque-Tube Drive - transmits
power directly to rear wheels -not through rear springs |
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Front-End Suspension - with vertical
shock absorbers, "rides" bumps gently without transmitting
shock to car body |
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Stronger Rear Axle - takes the thrust of
Buick's increased horsepower with new quietness and smoothness |
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Parallel Steering Linkage - stabilizes car
control in cross winds, on flat curves and sharp turns |
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New Tubeless Tires - softer, quieter, longer-lived - standard on all Series |
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