As hard times hit the auto industry in the early ’30s, dealerships had to rely on their parts, service, and used car departments to keep the lights on and the doors open. Continue reading
Tag Archives: General Motors
Video: Inside the GM Firebird II Turbine Car
Here’s a detailed look at the engineering that produced the 1956 Firebird II, the second car in the General Motors gas-turbine dream-car series. Continue reading
If Cadillac Made a Pickup
Many a Cadillac fan has wished for an El Camino-style pickup version of their favorite luxury cruiser, and a few builders managed to make their dreams come true. Photos courtesy of Barrett-Jackson. Continue reading
Video: Harley Earl Creates the Buick Y-Job
General Motors produced this video tribute to the company’s first concept car, the Buick Y-Job, and its first vice-president of styling, Harley J. Earl. The creative vision starts here and it continues today. Continue reading
Proof of the Pluses: A 1956 Chevrolet Film
The 1956 Chevrolet is pitted one-on-one against the 1956 Ford in this original General Motors dealer training film. Continue reading
Video: The 1965 Corvette Mako Shark II
The Corvette Mako Shark II was an influential concept for Chevrolet: It led directly to the production 1968 Corvette. Here are the fascinating details in an original GM promo film. Continue reading
Video: 1957 Chevrolet Pickups Conquer Pikes Peak
See two new 1957 Chevy 4×4 pickups clamber up Pikes Peak like mountain goats in this great old factory film. Continue reading