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Estes' statement was symptomatic. Four weeks ago, Chrysler unveiled its '67 models; last week came Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Ford and Lincoln-Mercury; and this week American Motors will introduce its new line. In almost all cases safety comes first. Recent legislation requiring Federal safety standards will not become mandatory until the 1968 model-year, but Detroit is trying to be ahead of the Government. In almost all '67 models, dual brakes, collapsible steering columns, four-way flashers and extra padding are standard. Even beyond these, most new cars feature safety items that are either standard...
Despite the stress on safety, styling has not been forgotten. Among brand-new cars, Chevrolet offers the Camaro, a copy of Ford's successful Mustang. Lincoln-Mercury's Cougar has a front like a Thunderbird and a rear like the Mustang. Next week Cadillac will display the Eldorado, a front-wheel-drive sports car with Caddy configuration and the innards of Oldsmobile's Toronado...
...Cougar, a higher priced ($3,200) version of the Mustang. Among Cougar's features will be a steering column that tilts automatically to the right when the driver's door is opened, thus allowing him to slide out more easily. The other new car is Chevrolet's Camaro, a sports car that competes directly with the Mustang in its own price range. Originally called Panther, Camaro is almost an outright imitation of the Mustang, from its simple grille to its squat tail. Chevrolet says that the name is French, means "comrade" or "pal." Sniping competitors note that...