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
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Video: A Cadillac History 1902-1959
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
Video: Presenting the 1955 Olds Holiday Line
In 1955, Oldsmobile offered its popular Holiday body style in no less than six different versions, including both two-doors and four-doors. Here’s the rundown in an original Olds commercial spot. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1963 Buick Riviera
To pitch the new 1963 Riviera, Buick chose a glamorous international setting: the Paris Motor Show. This original GM film records the classy product rollout. Continue reading
Six Wild Chevrolets That Never Made it to the Showrooms
Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie: Chevrolet is the quintessential American car, turned out by the millions. Here are a half dozen fascinating Chevrolet proposals that never made it to the production line. Continue reading
Cadillac’s Small Mistake: The 1982-1988 Cimarron
Presenting the car that helped to tarnish the name of a once-proud make: the 1982-1988 Cadillac Cimarron. “It wasn’t such a bad car,” said one industry veteran. “But it sure wasn’t a very good Cadillac.” Here’s the unfortunate tale. Continue reading
Bill Mitchell Showpiece: 1963 Oldsmobile J-TR
Based on a production 1963 F-85 convertible, the Oldsmobile J-TR show car is little known today, but it bears the unmistakable stamp of GM styling boss Bill Mitchell. Here’s a closer look. Continue reading