From 1969 to 2000, General Motors Holden offered its own V8 engine for the Australian home market. And no, it wasn’t a copy of any previous GM V8. Continue reading
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Boattail Dreams: A 1965 Pontiac Fastback Proposal
In the GM styling studios, this flamboyant boattail roof was proposed for the popular 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix. Continue reading
Every Spark Sets off a Cyclone: Inside the 1931-53 Buick Straight Eight
Along with Packard, Buick was one of the two leading proponents of the straight-eight engine in America. Continue reading
Bargain-Basement Bow-Ties: A History of the 1958-1975 Chevy Biscayne
There’s a lot to be said for clean and simple. Let’s take a quick look back at the Biscayne, the unadorned base model of the Chevrolet full-sized line. Continue reading
Inside the 1940 GM Hydra-Matic, The First Modern Automatic Transmission
When Hydra-Matic was introduced by Oldsmobile in 1940, General Motors called it “the most important automotive advancement since the self-starter.” Here’s a closer look. Continue reading
Pretender to the Throne: 1971-75 Pontiac Grand Ville
For a brief five-year run, the Bonneville was replaced at the top of the Pontiac full-size line by the Grand Ville. Continue reading
Featherweight Wonder: Inside Buick’s 1961 Aluminum V8
The Buick aluminum V8 was produced for only three model years in its original form, but its impact on the auto industry continued for decades. Continue reading