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
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A Cadillac for a Queen
For her historic tour of Canada in 1959, Cadillic built a unique custom Fleetwood 75 landau limousine for Queen Elizabeth II. Continue reading
The Chevrolet That Defeated Henry Ford: 1927 Capitol Series AA
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
The Final Chapter: 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado
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
Righting Past Wrongs: The 1982 Buick Century
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
The Ragtop Look: The 1962-64 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupes
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
Oldsmobile’s Reboot: The 1995 Aurora
General Motors attempted to correct the trajectory of the failing Oldsmobile division with the premium Aurora, but things didn’t work out. Continue reading