Here’s a revealing look behind the scenes at the product testing process at General Motors in the 1980s. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Barbie Meets Van Halen in a 1996 Nissan Commercial
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
Video: Introducing the 1961 Chryslers
Check out the full Chrysler division product line for 1961, tailfins and all, in this original factory promo. Continue reading
Fiberglass Four-Seater: The 1953 Oldsmobile Starfire
Not all the fiberglass sports cars in the GM Motorama fleet were two-seaters. The Oldsmobile Starfire boasted room for four. Continue reading
Video: The 1966 Tuned Cars From Buick
Buick rolled out an intriguing new marketing message for 1966: the Tuned Car. Continue reading
The Caddy that Zigged: 1997-2001 Cadillac Catera
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
Video: Introducing the 1961 Ford Thunderbird
Ford continued its winning personal luxury formula with the all-new 1961 Thunderbird, which would eventually become known as the Bullet Bird. Continue reading