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AUTOS: Three More for the Road

Out to dealers last week went three more newentries in Detroit's 1955 auto race.

MERCURY has been completely changed, both inside and out, with a bigger engine (up from 161 to 188 h.p.), tubeless tires, bigger brakes and better shock absorbers.

The new models are 1 in. lower, have a wider, cleaner grille, new wrap-around windshields, and slanted headlights for a more rakish look. Mercury's new luxury model, the Montclair, has an even more powerful (198 h.p.) engine and a body that is 2½ in. lower (height: 58½ in.) than other Mercurys.

CADILLAC came out with virtually the same body as last...

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