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Video: Introducing the 1957 Oldsmobile Rocket J2

Posted on July 25, 2020 by MCG

For 1957, Oldsmobile had one of the hottest cars on the road with the optional J2 package, sporting three two-barrel carburetors and 300 horsepower. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile J2, Oldsmobile Rocket V8

American Engineer: A 1956 Chevrolet Film

Posted on July 7, 2020 by MCG

In 1956, Chevrolet produced this cinematic tribute to science and technology called American Engineer.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, General Motors

Another Mitchell Masterpiece: The 1972 Buick Silver Arrow III

Posted on July 2, 2020 by MCG

Conceived by GM styling boss Bill Mitchell, the Silver Arrow III was a dramatic reinterpretation of the production boattail Riviera introduced in 1971. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Bill Mitchell, Buick, Buick Riviera, Buick Riviera Silver Arrow III, General Motors

Video: Introducing the 1966 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

Posted on June 16, 2020 by MCG

Luxury and quality are the themes in this posh marketing pitch for the 1966 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile 98

Video: The General Motors Passenger Cars for 1955

Posted on June 13, 2020 by MCG

In classic Motorama show-biz style, here’s the entire passenger-car lineup from General Motors for 1955. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, General Motors, Oldsmobile, Pontiac

Master Hands: a 1936 Chevrolet Film

Posted on June 9, 2020 by MCG

From Jam Handy of Detroit, here’s a classic in industrial films called Master Hands, celebrating the creation of the 1936 Chevrolet.      Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1936 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, General Motors, Jam Handy

Video: Introducing the 1962 Pontiac Tempest LeMans

Posted on May 27, 2020 by MCG

You could say the Pontiac GTO story starts here: with the launch of the 1962 Pontiac Tempest LeMans. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Pontiac, Pontiac Tempest LeMans

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