Pontiac came to market in 1955 with an all-new car that offered genuine appeal to a broader and younger audience. Continue reading
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1958: Buick’s Truly Horrible, Awful Year
Buick climbed up to third place among the Motor City carmakers in 1955, only to see its sales tumble 67 percent by 1958 when the economy took a downward turn. Continue reading
1941: Cadillac’s Breakthrough Year
With advanced styling and features combined with more affordable pricing, Cadillac rocketed up the sales charts in 1941. Continue reading
1973: The Oldsmobile Cutlass Marches Into Glory
Always a solid seller, in 1973 the Oldsmobile Cutlass caught fire, becoming a top sales performer at General Motors for years to come. Continue reading
1985: Buick’s Biggest Year
In 1985, Buick recorded its best year ever in North America, racking up just over one million sales with a surprisingly diverse product line. Continue reading
Sports Car Dreams: 1954 Cadillac La Espada
Though it really wasn’t in the sports car business, in 1954 Cadillac produced a two-seat sports roadster for the Motorama, La Espada. Continue reading
What’s in a Name: 1954 Pontiac Star Chief
Introduced in 1954, the well-equipped Star Chief held down a solid spot in the Pontiac lineup through the ’50s and ’60s. Continue reading