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The Pontiac Astre is a subcompact automobile that was marketed by Pontiac as a rebadged variant of the Chevrolet Vega.Initially marketed in Canada for model years 1973–1974, the Astre debuted in the U.S. for the 1975 model year, competing with other domestic and foreign subcompacts that included the Mercury Bobcat, Volkswagen Rabbit, and Toyota Corolla.
The 1976 to 1977 the engine received a new cylinder-head design, incorporating hydraulic lifters to replace the taper-screw valve adjusters, improved coolant pathways, longer-life valve-stem seals, a redesigned water pump and thermostat, and a five-year, 60,000-mile (97,000 km) engine warranty. The engine's name was changed to Dura-Built 140.
The Pontiac Astre was introduced for 1973, styled with a different front grille from the Vega. Initially exclusive to Canada, Pontiac released the Astre in the United States for 1975. For 1975, the Chevrolet Monza was introduced as a three-door hatchback, alongside the Buick Skyhawk, and Oldsmobile Starfire; a two-door notchback coupe was ...
Cal State Long Beach competed in the Pacific Coast Athletic Association. [note 2] The team was led by third year head coach Wayne Howard, and played home games at Veterans Stadium adjacent to the campus of Long Beach City College in Long Beach, California. They finished the season with a record of eight wins, three losses (8–3, 2–2 PCAA).
Pontiac Astre (1975–1977; 1973–1977 Canada) Pontiac Firefly (1985–2001, rebadged Chevrolet Sprint / Geo Metro / Suzuki Cultus , Canada) Pontiac G2 (2006-2010 (Mexico only, and Mexico made), rebadged Chevy Spark after that in the US.
The Long Beach State 49ers college football team represented California State University, Long Beach in the Big West Conference.The 49ers competed in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) College Division as an independent in its first three years (1958–1968), then in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) from 1958 to 1968.
The Long Beach State football team traces its roots to 1955 when, looking to capitalize on the boosters for both USC and UCLA residing in Long Beach, the 49ers program was established. [2] The program would see modest success, culminating with conference titles following both the 1970 and 1971 seasons, including the 49ers' lone bowl, the 1970 ...
This was the team's first year in the newly-formed PCAA after 12 seasons as a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). Led by first-year head coach Jim Stangeland , the 49ers compiled an overall record of 8–3 with a mark of 3–1 in conference play, placing second in the PCAA. [ 1 ]