50 1956 PONTIAC 227HP AUTOMOBILE Strato-Streak Hydromatic MATCH BOOK matchcover

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I Am Very Pleased To Offer For Your Consideration, And Your Enjoyment, This RARE HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE FULL CADDY OF 50 ..... 1956 PONTIAC MATCHBOOKS, TOUTING THE 227 H.P. STRATO-FLIGHT AND HYDROMATIC TRANS COMBO, CREATING THE PONTIAC STRATO-STREAK POWERTRAIN ..... From JOHN'S PONTIAC SALES IN MARSHALL MICHIGAN. ..... In EXCELLENT, FULL,UNSTRUCK CONDITION. ..... Direct From The Original Factory Box ..... By MATCH CORP. OF AMERICA ..... CHICAGO. (PLEASE NOTE: ..... The Small Plastic Piece Visible In Photos Is Only A Clip Used To Hold The Book Open. The Matchbook You Receive Will Not Have One On It) A LITTLE HISTORY: ..... For the 1956 Pontiac, the Strato-Streak V-8 was bored to 316.6 cubic inches, raising the horsepower of the Chieftains to 205 with Hydra-Matic, 192 with stick shift. Star Chiefs, thanks to a four-barrel carburetor now supplied as standard equipment, cranked out 227 or 216 bhp, depending on the transmission. Dual exhausts were standard on all Pontiacs except the Chieftain 860 wagons. ..... Prices for 1956 were increased by about six percent. Only minor styling changes were made to "the fabulous 1956 Strato-Streak Pontiac," involving mainly a restyled, chromier grille, plus revised side trim and two-toning. Star Chiefs no longer wore three stars on each body-side; instead, they were set apart by a chrome "jet tube" leading to each tail-light (a la the 1951 Ford!), upon which were affixed three flattened red ovals. Chieftains also got the ovals, but had to do without the extra chrome. Star Chiefs, as in 1955, also sported a thicker diagonal chrome slash (starting at the A-pillar) than the 870s or 860s. ..... The 1956 Pontiacs also received a number of mechanical and structural modifications, including a stouter "Tru-X frame with four-way cantilever construction," improved rear axle seals, more rigid engine block construction, and bigger universal joints. ..... Perhaps the most significant change was the adoption, for Star Chiefs, of the "all-new, power-smooth Strato-Flight Hydra-Matic transmission," featuring a controlled fluid coupling and non-grabbing sprag clutches for smoother shifting. Despite Pontiac's claim of "approximately 2 million miles of testing and proving," this unit was accompanied by a number of teething problems. Once these were worked out, the "fluid-flow" Strato-Flight proved to be highly satisfactory -- if not quite the promised "motoring thrill of your life." IN ORDER TO MAKE THIS A SMOOTH AND PLEASANT TRANSACTION FOR ALL OF US. ..... PLEASE READ ALL TERMS, AND ASK ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING. ..... PLEASE WAIT FOR INVOICE BEFORE PAYING. INVOICE WILL BE SENT WITHIN 24 HRS. OF SALES END. ..... FAILURE TO WAIT FOR INVOICE COULD DELAY SHIPMENT OF PURCHASE. ..... IF YOU DO NOT LIKE MY POSTED SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES, PLEASE DO NOT BID. ..... WITH THE INCREASES IN POSTAL RATES AND EBAY FEES, MY CHARGES FOR CONFIRMED DELIVERY ARE VERY REASONABLE. ..... FOR EXAMPLE A STANDARD 20 STRIKE MATCHBOOK SOLD FOR $5.99 AND $3.50 S/H COSTS ME, $1.71+- USPS 1ST CLASS, PLUS .80 TRACKING. THEN ADD .25 LISTING FEE, .90 IN EBAY FEES, INCLUDING 9.4% ON SHIPPING CHARGES, AND .58 IN PAYPAL FEES, FOR A TOTAL OF $4.24 OUT OF POCKET COSTS, NOT COUNTING PACKING SUPPLIES,TIME, LABOR, OR TRANSPORTATION TO THE POST OFFICE. ..... If You Choose To Bid ..... You Are Bidding On ..... 50 ..... HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE MATCHBOOKS ..... In EXCELLENT CONDITION ..... NO INTERNATIONAL SALES FOR THIS ITEM. ....... PLEASE CHECK OUT MY OTHER LISTINGS FOR MORE VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES ....... MULTIPLE AUCTION WINNERS REWARDED WITH REDUCED SHIPPING CHARGES. ....... SELLER ACCEPTS PAYPAL ONLY FOR ONLINE PAYMENT ...... CASHIER'S CHECKS OR CASH FOR ITEMS PICKED UP IN PERSON ...... ....... PLEASE WAIT FOR INVOICE BEFORE PAYING ..... Buyer Pays Shipping and Handling ..... Merchandise Is Returnable Only If Not As Described, And Buyer Notifies Seller Within 14 Days Of Receipt Of Package ..... Shipping Charges Are Refundable Only If Item Received Is Different From Listing ..... Shipping Charges Includ... read more

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