From 1959 through 1963, the Invicta held down the middle spot in the Buick lineup, offering a happy medium of pricing and features. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
The Final Days of LaSalle, 1940
After 14 years, the brilliant but ultimately disappointing career of the LaSalle, Cadillac’s junior brand, came to an end in 1940. Continue reading
A 1939 Chevrolet Mystery
For a single year in 1939, the Chevrolet division at General Motors did not offer a convertible. Why? It’s never really been explained. Continue reading
None of a Kind: A 1971 Cadillac Eldorado Station Wagon
Through most of its history Cadillac never offered a station wagon, but there were some notable experiments at GM, including this 1971 proposal based on the Eldorado. Continue reading
Great Moments in Rebranding: the 1984-85 Chevy Citation II
When the Chevrolet Citation developed a poor reputation with consumers, one of the solutions was to rename it the Citation II. Continue reading
1966: The Pontiac GTO’s Biggest Year
While the Pontiac GTO would remain a strong seller through the 1960s, its best year came in 1966, rather early in the game. Continue reading
Buick Races in the 1962 Indy 500
Mickey Thompson came to Indianapolis in 1962 with three remarkable race cars, all powered by Buick aluminum V8s. Continue reading