Nineteen-forty-two was a brief model year for Oldsmobile, but a fascinating one. Here’s the new B-44 Olds with Fuselage Fenders and Double-Duty Bumpers. Continue reading
Tag Archives: General Motors
Video: GM Introduces Fuel Injection, 1957
The big story from GM Engineering in 1957 was the introduction of Rochester Fuel Injection for the Chevrolet and Pontiac V8s. This original GM promotional film trumpets the news. Continue reading
Video: Presenting the 1972 Chevrolet Station Wagon Lineup
For 1972, the giant Chevrolet division offered a full line of station wagons, from the adorable Vega Kammback to the roomy G20 van. Here’s radio legend Casey Kasem with the pitch. Continue reading
Video: A ’57 Chevy That Never Was
If you’re a fan of the ’57 Chevy (and really, who isn’t?) you probably noticed something strange about the photo above. Here’s the curious tale of a phantom Chevrolet model, including a video. Continue reading
Video: Engineering the All-New 1955 Pontiac
Here’a a rare look behind the scenes at the R&D process that created the all-new 1955 Pontiac. Continue reading
Biography of a Sports Car: The 1963 Corvette Sting Ray
Here’s a rare 1963 General Motors film showcasing the design and development of the all-new Corvette Sting Ray, including a visit with Mr. Corvette, Zora Arkus-Duntov. Continue reading
Video: Engineering the 1958 Firebird III Turbine Dream Car
This rare General Motors film from 1958, in clear, beautiful color, details the design and construction of the Firebird III turbine-powered dream car. There are countless fascinating technical insights here—have a look. Continue reading