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Skylark III: Buick’s Fabulous Italian Two-Seater

Posted on April 15, 2018 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Buick, Buick Skylark III, General Motors

Video: Introducing the 1961 Chevrolet Impala

Posted on April 10, 2018 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1961 Chevrolet Impala, General Motors

Video: A Three-Minute History of Holden

Posted on April 8, 2018 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Holden

Video: Driving the 1955 Chevrolet at the GM Proving Ground

Posted on March 28, 2018 by MCG

Here’s a sweet little clip featuring the car that changed the Detroit auto industry, the 1955 Chevy, going through its paces at the GM Milford Proving Ground. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Chevrolet, General Motors, Milford Proving Ground

Video: Engineering the 1956 GM Firebird II Turbine Dream Car

Posted on March 1, 2018 by MCG

Here’s a rare behind-the-scenes look at the construction of the Firebird II, GM’s turbine-powered family dream car for 1956.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged General Motors, GM Firebird II

Video: Introducing the 1968 Pontiac Product Line

Posted on February 21, 2018 by MCG

Pontiac was red hot in 1968 with a full lineup of popular models, from Firebird to GTO to Bonneville. Watch the division proudly boost its product line in this short GM promotional film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, John DeLorean, Pontiac

Video: A Cadillac History 1902-1959

Posted on December 23, 2017 by MCG

Coming straight to you from the fabulous 1950s, here’s a swell pocket history of the Cadillac Motor Company. See how the Standard of the World came to be. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac, General Motors

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