In the first round, the D-Fenders earned their first playoff victory after defeating the Western Conference Champion Colorado 14ers.
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Former actress, model, and cheerleader Bonnie-Jill Laflin was the D-Fenders' assistant general manager (2006-2009) and a scout for the Lakers.
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According to Robin Moore in his 1969 book The French Connection, "the 1960 Buick Invicta had a peculiarity in body construction conducive to the installations of . . . extraordinary, virtually detection-proof traps concealed within the fenders and undercarriage" that made it a popular model for international heroin smugglers.
In addition, as with most other GM vehicles that year, GM's Mark of Excellence symbol was added to both front fenders near the doors.
For 1956 new fins graced the rear fenders and Chrysler Canada opened a new engine plant for V8 production.
The striking Skylark/Hollywood differed from the Cord from the cowl forward with a redesigned hood, front fenders and conventional headlights, achieved by automotive designer John Tjaarda of Lincoln Zephyr fame.