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Video: Engineering the 1937 Oldsmobiles

Posted on April 17, 2019 by MCG

This in-depth General Motors film explores all the fascinating details of the 1937 Oldsmobiles, both the six and eight-cylinder models. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Oldsmobile

Video: Marketing the 1958 Chevrolet Impala

Posted on April 16, 2019 by MCG

The Chevrolet Impala was all-new for 1958, and so was the marketing campaign. Here’s the pitch. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1958 Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet, General Motors

Video: Introducing the 1971 Cadillac Coupe de Ville

Posted on April 6, 2019 by MCG

Cadillac continued its domination of the the American luxury car market in 1971 with an all-new body and chassis for the popular Coupe de Ville. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac, Coupe De Ville, General Motors

Video: Designing the 1965 Corvair

Posted on March 26, 2019 by MCG

Here’s some rare vintage footage from General Motors with great insights into the stunning design of the 1965 Corvair. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1965 Corvair, Chevrolet, General Motors

Pontiac’s Sporty Wagon Concept: Firebird Type K

Posted on March 12, 2019 by MCG

Enthusiasts have always been drawn to sports car/station wagon hybrids, in theory at least. Pontiac’s stab at the concept in 1977-79 was the Firebird Type K. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Firebird Type K, General Motors, Pontiac

Video: 1957 Chevrolet—Safety Built In

Posted on March 6, 2019 by MCG

Chevrolet and Ford took very different approaches to automotive safety in 1957. Here’s the Chevy perspective in an original Jam Handy dealer film.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1957 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, General Motors, Jam Handy

A Historic GM Blunder: The 1939 Short Frame Buicks

Posted on February 21, 2019 by MCG

Goof-ups and recalls are nothing new—they’re as old as the auto industry. Here’s a classic example, the infamous short-framed 1939 Buick.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1939 Buick, Buick, General Motors, Short Frame Buick

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