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The first automobile airbag system.... S70

posted by  someone claiming to be bill d cat on  Sat Dec 14 16:40 CST 2002 [RELATED]

was called the "Air Cushion Restraint System":

It was first tested in 1000 fleet Chevrolet Impalas in 1973.

It was optional on the 1974-1975-1976 Oldsmobile Toronado and Ninety-Eight, Buick Electra and Riviera and all Cadillacs. It cost $235. Sales were poor, and the option was dropped for 1977.

http://members.aol.com/carleyware/library/timeline.htm

http://encyclopedia.classicoldsmobile.com/toronado/74.html

Oddly enough, I was looking at the 2003 Honda Accord today. I've been impressed by the relative reliability of my wife's Oddity. I can see why the motoring press and Consumer Reports is so taken by the new car. If only they offered the V6+6-speed manual combo in the sedan (they claim no plans to do so).

-bill d cat






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New Good Decision?? [S70]
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