Here’s an excellent look at the state of the art in suspension design in 1939, and a nice historical survey of the subject as well. This is how Oldsmobile rolled in ’39. Continue reading
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Mini-Vette: The 1968-1973 Opel GT
With its powerful resemblance to another well-known GM product, the third-generation Corvette, the Opel GT quickly earned the nickname “Mini-Vette.” Here’s a brief look at a memorable car. Continue reading
Video: Chevrolet’s Mid-Engine Aerovette Concept
This four-minute film features a rare, close-up look at one of the most fascinating General Motors concept cars ever: the Chevrolet Aerovette. Continue reading
Video: Presenting the 1954 General Motors Motorama
From a time when General Motors ruled the world: This newsreel presents the fabulous 1954 GM Motorama at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. Continue reading
Skylark III: Buick’s Fabulous Italian Two-Seater
In 1957-60, Buick and Pininfarina teamed up to create a stunning experimental two-seat coupe called the Skylark III. Here’s more on this beautiful but little-known prototype. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1961 Chevrolet Impala
For Chevrolet, the 1961 model year brought a fresh styling theme and a powerful new engine, the famed 409 V8. Here’s the pitch on the bow-tie brand’s flagship for ’61, the Impala. Continue reading
Video: A Three-Minute History of Holden
Alas, the Holden division of General Motors no longer produces cars on Australian soil. Here’s a quick retrospective on one of the nation’s most beloved brands. Continue reading