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silhouette is low, Comet offers plenty of room on the inside. Reason?
Comet's body and frame are a single, solid structure of steel. This
combines maximum strength and roominess with minimum weight. In addition,
this method of construction provides a quieter ride...eliminates rattles
and squeaks.
A simple washing restores the lustrous showroom finish to your Comet.
The Super-Enamel finish is baked on; it is both tough and durable. Each
Comet body is put through several processes to bring you this gleaming
color. |
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Standard
Thrift-Power Six engine Delivers maximum economy with excellent
performance. It is probably the most thoroughly efficient ever developed
for a compact car - and it's mounted up from for better balance and safer
driving. |
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The new
Thrift-Power 170 engine for '61. Developed to bring increased
sprightly performance to Comet. This easy-to-service engine combines the
most spirited "go" with real economy. Optionally available on all models. |
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Comet's Ride: Smooth, agile, silent, and secure. |
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| One of the
happiest discoveries you'll make in Comet is its superior ride...the kind
you'd expect only in a much larger car. Comet is the compact you'll want
to take wherever you go - short distances or on a cross-country vacation.
The finger-light steering and obedient handling reduce driving fatigue.
You get less road shock because the suspension system is designed to
absorb bumps and jars. Optional Comet Drive automatic transmission brings
you fully-automatic driving at a budget price. Its simplified design
reduces maintenance to a minimum. The standard 3-speed conventional drive
is unusually smooth and responsive, with gearshift conveniently located on
the steering column. |
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| Shadow car shows the wheelbase
length of average-compact cars. Yellow wheels indicate Comet's longer,
114" wheelbase. This additional length helps smother road shock. |
Roof, floor, luggage compartment, dash panel, doors,
hood, wheel housings - all are heavily insulated against noise and weather
to bring you fine car quiet every mile you drive. |
Ball-joint front suspension,
firm but flexible coil springs and stabilizer bar add to Comet's smooth
ride. At the rear are 50-inch long, 5-leaf springs. |
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| Big brakes, 131
square inches of lining in sedans - 150.6 square inches in wagons.
Efficient cooling gives safer, positive stopping. |
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Comet's low center of gravity offers greater
stability, better all-around handling. Firm, constant control makes
steering parking, and maneuvering all wonderfully easy in Comet. |
Comet's unit-built
body is strongly reinforced with double ribs and strong cross-members.
This affords greater strength and rigidity...greater safety for driver and
passengers.
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