Tailfins became the signature feature of automobile styling throughout the Motor CIty in the 1950s. Here’s where they got their start: with the 1948 Cadillac. Continue reading
Tag Archives: General Motors
GM Says No to Small: The 1947 Chevrolet Cadet
If General Motors hadn’t cancelled its revolutionary small car, the 1947 Chevrolet Cadet, it’s possible that the American auto industry could have taken an entirely different path. Continue reading
The Car That Put Chevrolet On the Map: The 1916-22 Series 490
The Series 490 instigated the century-long battle between Ford and Chevrolet for sales supremacy in the low-priced field. Continue reading
Father of the Dustbuster: The 1986 Pontiac Trans Sport Concept
In 1986, Pontiac bravely explored the possibilities for minivans with the quasi-futuristic Trans Sport Concept. Continue reading
Chevrolet Answers the Ford LTD: The 1965 Impala Caprice
In February of 1965, Chevrolet clapped back at the new Ford LTD with its own value-prced luxury car, the Impala Caprice Custom Sedan. Continue reading
Pontiac Breaks Through in 1941
After struggling through much of the Great Depression, Pontiac came roaring back in 1941 with a complete line of stylish, well-equipped cars. Continue reading
Noise, Vibration, and Harshness: The Oldsmobile Quad 4
The Oldsmobile Quad 4 was introduced with high hopes, but the double-overhead cam engine never lived up to expectations. Continue reading