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
Tag Archives: General Motors
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
Blue Sky: GM’s Experimental 1969 Open-Air Hardtop
In 1969, the General Motors styling staff experimented with a targa-style hardtop called the Aero Coupe II. Continue reading
GM’s Fabulous Rail Failure: the 1956 Aerotrain
Despite its sensational jet-age styling, the General Motors Aerotrain was a spectacular flop. Here’s the how and why. Continue reading