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Calamity on Clark Street: The 1982-87 Cadillac HT4100 V8

Posted on July 2, 2025 by MCG

Cadillac has offered some great engines in history, and some stinkers, too. Arguably the worst of them was the 4.1 liter High Technology V8 of 1982-87. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac, Cadillac HT4100 V8, General Motors

A Cadillac for a Queen

Posted on June 28, 2025 by MCG

For her historic tour of Canada in 1959, Cadillic built a unique custom Fleetwood 75 landau limousine for Queen Elizabeth II. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1959 Cadillac, Cadillac, General Motors, Queen Elizabeth II Cadillac

The Chevrolet That Defeated Henry Ford: 1927 Capitol Series AA

Posted on June 13, 2025 by MCG

In 1927, Chevrolet knocked the Model T Ford from its perennial number one spot, with more than a little help from Henry Ford himself. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1927 Chevrolet, Alfred P. Sloan, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Capitol Series AA, General Motors, William S. Knudsen

The Final Chapter: 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado

Posted on May 27, 2025 by MCG

The Oldsmobile Toronado shook up the automotive world when it was introduced in 1966, but few even noticed when it was discontinued in 1992. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Toronado, Oldsmobile Trofeo

Righting Past Wrongs: The 1982 Buick Century

Posted on May 3, 2025 by MCG

On paper they weren’t so different, but the A-body Buick Century introduced in 1982 was a vast improvement over the X-body Buick Skylark launched just two years earlier. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick, Buick Century, General Motors, GM A-body

The Ragtop Look: The 1962-64 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupes

Posted on April 30, 2025 by MCG

The roofline of the 1962-64 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe was carefully sculpted to mimic a folding convertible top, and the look was a hit. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chevrolet, General Motors, Impala Sport Coupe

Oldsmobile’s Reboot: The 1995 Aurora

Posted on April 27, 2025 by MCG

General Motors attempted to correct the trajectory of the failing Oldsmobile division with the premium Aurora, but things didn’t work out.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora, General Motors, Oldsmobile

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