Oldsmobile declared it was reaching into the future with its larger, restyled, and more powerful 1954 lineup. Continue reading
More Than a Touch of Tomorrow: The 1954 Oldsmobiles
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Jet Smooth Luxury: The 1964 Chevrolet Impala
The Chevrolet Impala came to market in 1964 with redesigned exterior sheet metal and a new top line in its sales pitch: Jet Smooth Luxury. Continue reading
The End of the Beginning: Pontiac for 1954
The 1954 model year marked the end of an era at the Pontiac Motor Division. Starting in 1955, change came in a hurry. 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
The Linear Look: Oldsmobile for 1959
All five U.S. car brands at General Motors boasted flamboyant new styling for 1959. Oldsmobile called its version The Linear Look. Continue reading
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