Meet the sensation of the American automotive scene for 1966, the Oldsmobile Toronado, and its revolutionary drivetrain system known as the Unitized Power Package. Continue reading
Soul of the 1966 Olds Toronado: The Unitized Power Package
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Tag Archives: General Motors
The Last Bel Air: 2002 Chevrolet Bel Air Concept
Chevrolet brought back a beloved name one more time with the open-topped 2002 Bel Air Air Concept—to mixed reviews. Continue reading
1948: How the Cadillac Tailfin Was Born
Tailfins became the signature feature of automobile styling throughout the Motor CIty in the 1950s. Here’s where they got their start: with the 1948 Cadillac. Continue reading
GM Says No to Small: The 1947 Chevrolet Cadet
If General Motors hadn’t cancelled its revolutionary small car, the 1947 Chevrolet Cadet, it’s possible that the American auto industry could have taken an entirely different path. Continue reading
The Car That Put Chevrolet On the Map: The 1916-22 Series 490
The Series 490 instigated the century-long battle between Ford and Chevrolet for sales supremacy in the low-priced field. Continue reading
Father of the Dustbuster: The 1986 Pontiac Trans Sport Concept
In 1986, Pontiac bravely explored the possibilities for minivans with the quasi-futuristic Trans Sport Concept. Continue reading
Chevrolet Answers the Ford LTD: The 1965 Impala Caprice
In February of 1965, Chevrolet clapped back at the new Ford LTD with its own value-prced luxury car, the Impala Caprice Custom Sedan. Continue reading