1960 Dominion Laurier
The new generation of Dominion’s full size car brought in a name change with the radical change in design. The tall and rounded bodywork of the fifties made way for a wide and sleek design to welcome the sixties
210
At the bottom of the range sat the Laurier 210 with its 210ci inline-6 engine putting out 138 hp and 182 lb-ft. As expected for a base model, it had a three on the tree transmission and a standard far interior with bench seats. This made for a popular car for families who couldn’t afford a high end car but wanted something other than a compact.
Starliner
At the top of the Laurier range sat the Starliner. Powered by the new 273ci Sixty V8 making a healthy 184 hp and 248 lb-ft, the Starliner was a comfortable near-luxury family car. The name was from the two pane “star roof” covering the full length of the cabin. The premium leather interior featured front bucket seats, a smooth 3-speed automatic transmission, and of course an airy cabin with the wraparound windows and glass roof panels. Due to its price nearing the luxury Elgin model, not as many of the Starliners were sold.