Introduced in 1954, the well-equipped Star Chief held down a solid spot in the Pontiac lineup through the ’50s and ’60s. Continue reading
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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
The Great Shape for ’65: The 1965 Full-Size Chevrolets
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
Cadillac Goes to War, 1942-45
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