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
The Next Generation of Luxury: 1977 Cadillac de Ville
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Category Archives: Auto History
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
Studebaker’s Well-Kept Secret: the 1956 Sky Hawk
In 1956 the Studebaker Hawks were launched with a full lineup of four models led by the flashy Golden Hawk, but the Sky Hawk was arguably the best of the lot. Continue reading
Weathering the Storm: The Dodge Class of 1958
The story at Dodge for 1958 was not so much one of success but more like survival. Here’s how the brand rode out the storm. Continue reading