In 1985, Buick recorded its best year ever in North America, racking up just over one million sales with a surprisingly diverse product line. Continue reading
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Sports Car Dreams: 1954 Cadillac La Espada
Though it really wasn’t in the sports car business, in 1954 Cadillac produced a two-seat sports roadster for the Motorama, La Espada. Continue reading
What’s in a Name: 1954 Pontiac Star Chief
Introduced in 1954, the well-equipped Star Chief held down a solid spot in the Pontiac lineup through the ’50s and ’60s. Continue reading
The Final Days of LaSalle, 1940
After 14 years, the brilliant but ultimately disappointing career of the LaSalle, Cadillac’s junior brand, came to an end in 1940. Continue reading
Great Moments in Rebranding: the 1984-85 Chevy Citation II
When the Chevrolet Citation developed a poor reputation with consumers, one of the solutions was to rename it the Citation II. Continue reading
1966: The Pontiac GTO’s Biggest Year
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
Rocketing Into the Sixties: Oldsmobile for 1960
Oldsmobile entered the sIxties with GM’s cleanest styling, the widest range of models, and the powerful Rocket V8. Continue reading