Not without justification, Oldsmobile advertised its 1935 product line as “the car that has everything,” offering a sweet combination of styling, pricing, and features. Continue reading
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World’s Fair Dreams: the 1965 Chevrolet Concours Concept
Introduced at the 1964/65 New York World’s Fair, the Concours show car clearly predicted a number of Chevrolet styling trends for the next few years. Continue reading
It Pays to Buy the Leader: Chevrolet for 1942
By 1942, Chevrolet was the dominant force in the low-priced field, confidently boasting of its sales supremacy with the slogan, “It pays to buy the leader.” Continue reading
Paradigm Shift: Pontiac for 1955
Pontiac came to market in 1955 with an all-new car that offered genuine appeal to a broader and younger audience. Continue reading
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