In 1953, Packard brought back the Clipper name to stake out a place in the mid-priced field competing against Buick, Oldsmobile, and Chrysler. Continue reading
1953: The Return of the Packard Clipper
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Category Archives: Auto History
Beauty’s Only Skin Deep: Dodge for 1961
Opinions often vary, but there’s a solid consensus that the Chrysler Corporation’s stylists missed the mark with the 1961 Dodge. Continue reading
The Next Generation of Luxury: 1977 Cadillac de Ville
When the Cadillac Coupe and Sedan de Ville shrank by 1,000 lbs and an entire foot in length for 1977, the sales numbers only grew fatter. Continue reading
Oldsmobile Goes Big: The 1940 Custom 8 Cruiser
In 1940, Oldsmobile introduced its biggest car in years with the Series 90, widely marketed as the Custom 8 Cruiser. Continue reading
Oldsmobile Under Glass: The 1977-78 Toronado XS
In 1977-78, Oldsmobile built a limited number of Toronado coupes with a distinctive rear glass design that hasn’t been seen from General Motors since. Continue reading
True Craftsmanship: A 1933 Chevrolet Film
Get a detailed look at the new 1933 Standard model line in this original Chevrolet film. Continue reading
Designed for Distinction: Buick for 1957
Buick offered all-new styling and a bigger, more powerful V8 for 1957, but sales only continued to decline for GM’s oldest brand. Continue reading