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Great Moments in Rebranding: the 1984-85 Chevy Citation II

Posted on August 12, 2025 by MCG

When the Chevrolet Citation developed a poor reputation with consumers, one of the solutions was to rename it the Citation II. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Citation, Chevrolet Citation II, General Motors, GM X-Body

1966: The Pontiac GTO’s Biggest Year

Posted on August 9, 2025 by MCG

While the Pontiac GTO would remain a strong seller through the 1960s, its best year came in 1966, rather early in the game.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1966 Pontiac GTO, General Motors, Pontiac

Rocketing Into the Sixties: Oldsmobile for 1960

Posted on August 3, 2025 by MCG

Oldsmobile entered the sIxties with GM’s cleanest styling, the widest range of models, and the powerful Rocket V8. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1960 Oldsmobile, General Motors, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Rocket V8

The Great Shape for ’65: The 1965 Full-Size Chevrolets

Posted on July 23, 2025 by MCG

For 1965, the full-size Chevrolet was given a complete makeover with a fresh coke-bottle shape, setting the theme for a few years to come.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1965 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, General Motors, Irv Rybicki

Cadillac Goes to War, 1942-45

Posted on July 12, 2025 by MCG

As the United States entered World War II, the Motor City was directed to throw all its considerable might into arms production. Here’s Cadillac’s contribution. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac, General Motors, M24 Chaffee tank, M5 Stuart tank

Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: The 1999 Oldsmobile Recon Concept

Posted on July 10, 2025 by MCG

Oldsmobile’s 1999 Recon concept was an excellent fit for the compact SUV market, which at that moment was getting ready to explode. If only . . .

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Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1999 Oldsmobile Recon, General Motors, Oldsmobile

What’s in a Name: 1936-69 Buick Special

Posted on July 3, 2025 by MCG

Buick’s low-priced Special was a strong seller from the start, securing a spot in the lineup for decades to come. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick, Buick Special, General Motors, Harlow Curtice

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