General Motors launched an ambitious expansion program in the late ’20s, creating four new companion makes. While not a total success, the effort produced some interesting cars, including the 1929-31 Viking. Continue reading
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The Car With Two Front Bumpers: Oldsmobile for 1942
The 1942 model year was an unusual one for Oldsmobile, from a number of angles. Continue reading
Almost Too New To Be True: Marketing the 1958 Chevrolets
Chevrolet truly was all new for 1958, but not all the bold features stuck for very long. Continue reading
Inside the 1966 Pontiac OHC 6
In 1966, Pontiac was years ahead of the herd in the Motor City with a new six-cylinder engine that boasted an overhead camshaft and an innovative toothed-belt cam drive. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1985 Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am
Here’s a detailed look at one of the of the most popular American performance cars of 1985, the Pontiac FIrebird Trans-Am. Continue reading
Emergency-Room Engineering: The 1962 Chevy II
For a car that was rushed into production in a matter of months, the Chevy II enjoyed a long and successful life. Continue reading
The Big Test: a 1984 General Motors Film
Here’s a revealing look behind the scenes at the product testing process at General Motors in the 1980s. Continue reading