See how bodies were engineered and built in 1980 in this revealing film from the Fisher Body division of General Motors. Continue reading
Tag Archives: General Motors
The Fabulous ’59s: Inside Chevy Styling’s Wildest Year
GM’s largest division threw caution to the wind and restraint out the window with the fabulous 1959 Chevrolets. Continue reading
The Pontiac Straight Eight Era, 1933-54
When the Pontiac was introduced in 1926, the trademark feature was its six-cylinder engine. By 1933, it was time to raise the game with a straight eight. Continue reading
What’s In a Name: Oldsmobile 442
When the Oldsmobile 442 was introduced in 1964, the numbers 4, 4, and 2 in the designation had a specific meaning, but that would soon change. Continue reading
Secrets of the 1966 GM Electrovair, an EV Pioneer
General Motors has a long and varied history with alternative-fuel vehicles. Here’s an interesting example from 1966, the battery-electric Electrovair II. Continue reading
What’s in a Name: The Buick Wildcat
The adoption of the Wildcat name signaled an important shift in brand imaging for the Buick Motor Division at General Motors. Continue reading
Fastback Flops: The 1978-80 GM Aerobacks
The 1978-80 Aeroback cars from General Motors featured fresh and distinctive styling, but American car buyers instantly turned up their noses at the unusual look. Continue reading