All five U.S. car brands at General Motors boasted flamboyant new styling for 1959. Oldsmobile called its version The Linear Look. Continue reading
The Linear Look: Oldsmobile for 1959
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Tag Archives: General Motors
GM Platform Sharing in 1909: The Oldsmobile Model 20
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
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