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Emergency-Room Engineering: The 1962 Chevy II

Posted on October 21, 2020 by MCG

For a car that was rushed into production in a matter of months, the Chevy II enjoyed a long and successful life. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Corvair, Chevy II, Chevy Nova, General Motors

The Big Test: a 1984 General Motors Film

Posted on October 13, 2020 by MCG

Here’s a revealing look behind the scenes at the product testing process at General Motors in the 1980s. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, General Motors Proving Ground, General Motors Technical Center

Fiberglass Four-Seater: The 1953 Oldsmobile Starfire

Posted on October 7, 2020 by MCG

Not all the fiberglass sports cars in the GM Motorama fleet were two-seaters. The Oldsmobile Starfire boasted room for four. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged General Motors, GM Motorama, Harley Earl, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Starfire

Video: The 1966 Tuned Cars From Buick

Posted on October 6, 2020 by MCG

Buick rolled out an intriguing new marketing message for 1966: the Tuned Car.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick, Buick Wildcat, General Motors

The Caddy that Zigged: 1997-2001 Cadillac Catera

Posted on September 30, 2020 by MCG

The Cadillac Catera: Was it a step in the right direction, or one more step in the old GM’s relentless march toward bankruptcy? Let’s see. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac, Cadillac Catera, General Motors, Opel Omega

GM’s Fleeting Fastback Phase: The 1941-52 Streamliners

Posted on September 22, 2020 by MCG

When the GM streamliners first made their appearance in 1941, they looked like the most advanced cars on the road. But the futuristic shape didn’t age well, lasting barely a decade. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick Sedanet, General Motors, Oldsmobile

Video: Field Testing the 1963 Chevrolets

Posted on September 15, 2020 by MCG

See how all the new 1963 Chevrolets stack up against the competition from Ford, Chrysler, and American Motors in this original factory film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1963 Chevrolet, General Motors, Jam Handy

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