At General Motors, platform sharing and badge engineering go right back to the founding of the company. Witness the 1909 Oldsmobile Model 20. Continue reading
GM Platform Sharing in 1909: The Oldsmobile Model 20
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Oldsmobile Reaches Peak Cutlass: the 1977 Cutlass Supreme
In 1977, the Oldsmobile Cutlass was the number-one selling car in America, and the nicely equipped Cutlass Supreme accounted for three-quarters of the total. Continue reading
Smaller is Better: The 1978 Buick Regal
With the 1978 Regal, Buick proved it could offer traditional Buick style and comfort in a smaller and more sensible package. Continue reading
Everybody’s Kind of Elegance: The 1960 Chevrolets
At Chevrolet in 1960, the styling mission was to bring class to the low-price class. The slogan was “Everybody’s kind of elegance.” Continue reading
The Car That Made Buick Famous: the 1908-10 Model 10
Buick was a success almost from the start, but the car that really put the company on the map was the 1908 Model 10. Continue reading
The Car That Out-values Them All: a 1938 Pontiac Film
Here’s why you should rush out today and buy a 1938 Pontiac, as explained in this fine old factory film—just three minutes. Continue reading
1941: The Best Buicks Yet!
Buick enjoyed a record year in 1941 with strong sales, an extensive model line, new features, and the slogan “Best Buick yet!” Continue reading