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The Big Test: a 1984 General Motors Film

Posted on October 13, 2020 by MCG

Here’s a revealing look behind the scenes at the product testing process at General Motors in the 1980s. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, General Motors Proving Ground, General Motors Technical Center

Barbie Meets Van Halen in a 1996 Nissan Commercial

Posted on October 10, 2020 by MCG

Barbie, Ken, GI Joe, and Mr. K himself are the stars of this 1996 Nissan commercial that featured the rock band Van Halen.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, CarTune | Tagged Mattell, Nissan, Nissan Enjoy the Ride

Video: Introducing the 1961 Chryslers

Posted on October 8, 2020 by MCG

Check out the full Chrysler division product line for 1961, tailfins and all, in this original factory promo. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1961 Chrysler, Chrysler Corporation, Chrysler New Yorker, Chrysler Newport, Chrysler Windsor

Fiberglass Four-Seater: The 1953 Oldsmobile Starfire

Posted on October 7, 2020 by MCG

Not all the fiberglass sports cars in the GM Motorama fleet were two-seaters. The Oldsmobile Starfire boasted room for four. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged General Motors, GM Motorama, Harley Earl, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Starfire

Video: The 1966 Tuned Cars From Buick

Posted on October 6, 2020 by MCG

Buick rolled out an intriguing new marketing message for 1966: the Tuned Car.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick, Buick Wildcat, General Motors

The Caddy that Zigged: 1997-2001 Cadillac Catera

Posted on September 30, 2020 by MCG

The Cadillac Catera: Was it a step in the right direction, or one more step in the old GM’s relentless march toward bankruptcy? Let’s see. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac, Cadillac Catera, General Motors, Opel Omega

Video: Introducing the 1961 Ford Thunderbird

Posted on September 29, 2020 by MCG

Ford continued its winning personal luxury formula with the all-new 1961 Thunderbird, which would eventually become known as the Bullet Bird. Continue reading →

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