For a car that was rushed into production in a matter of months, the Chevy II enjoyed a long and successful life. Continue reading
Tag Archives: General Motors
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
Fiberglass Four-Seater: The 1953 Oldsmobile Starfire
Not all the fiberglass sports cars in the GM Motorama fleet were two-seaters. The Oldsmobile Starfire boasted room for four. Continue reading
Video: The 1966 Tuned Cars From Buick
Buick rolled out an intriguing new marketing message for 1966: the Tuned Car. Continue reading
The Caddy that Zigged: 1997-2001 Cadillac Catera
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
GM’s Fleeting Fastback Phase: The 1941-52 Streamliners
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
Video: Field Testing the 1963 Chevrolets
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