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Paradigm Shift: Pontiac for 1955

Posted on December 13, 2025 by MCG

Pontiac came to market in 1955 with an all-new car that offered genuine appeal to a broader and younger audience. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Pontiac, General Motors, Pontiac, Pontiac Strato-Steak V8

1958: Buick’s Truly Horrible, Awful Year

Posted on December 2, 2025 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1958 Buick, Buick, General Motors

1941: Cadillac’s Breakthrough Year

Posted on October 28, 2025 by MCG

With advanced styling and features combined with more affordable pricing, Cadillac rocketed up the sales charts in 1941. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1941 Cadillac, Cadillac, General Motors

1973: The Oldsmobile Cutlass Marches Into Glory

Posted on October 1, 2025 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass, General Motors, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Cutlass

1985: Buick’s Biggest Year

Posted on September 11, 2025 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1985 Buick, Buick, General Motors

Sports Car Dreams: 1954 Cadillac La Espada

Posted on September 6, 2025 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1954 Cadillac La Espada, Cadillac, Ed Glowacke, General Motors, Harley Earl

What’s in a Name: 1954 Pontiac Star Chief

Posted on September 2, 2025 by MCG

Introduced in 1954, the well-equipped Star Chief held down a solid spot in the Pontiac lineup through the ’50s and ’60s. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1954 Pontiac Star Chief, General Motors, Pontiac, Pontiac Star Chief, Pontiac Straight Eight

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