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
Tag Archives: General Motors
A Historic GM Blunder: The 1939 Short Frame Buicks
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
Turbine Dream Truck: 1966 Chevrolet Turbo Titan III
GM’s experiments with the gas turbine engine didn’t end with the Firebird concept cars. There was also a futuristic tractor-trailer rig called the Turbo Titan III. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1982 Corvette
Here’s an interesting peek under the fiberglass of the 1982 Corvette, the final year of the third-generation sports car by Chevrolet. Continue reading
Video: Introducing Australia’s Own Car, the 1956 FE Holden
Welcome to Australia, where the flora, the fauna, and even the automobiles are different. Here’s GM Australia’s new offering for 1956, the Holden FE. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1980 Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevrolet Camaro entered the 1980s with a familiar look and a broad variety of models and options. Here’s the lowdown in an original Chevy dealer film. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1942 Oldsmobile with Hydra-Matic Drive
The automatic transmission is nearly universal today, but the American car-buying public was wary at first. Here’s Oldsmobile’s pitch for the 1942 Hydra-Matic. Continue reading