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What’s in a Name: The 1957-58 Pontiac Super Chief

Posted on January 5, 2025 by MCG

In the Motor City, some model names seem immortal while others come and go with the wind. The career of the Pontiac Super Chief spanned just two short years. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Pontiac, Pontiac Super Chief

Video: The 1971 Chevrolet Vega See-Through Car

Posted on January 1, 2025 by MCG

It didn’t take long for Vega buyers to see through Chevrolet’s handsome subcompact coupe and its serious mechanical problems. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Vega, General Motors

Video: The Oldsmobile 98 is the Logical Luxury Choice for 1980

Posted on December 26, 2024 by MCG

Learn all about the luxurious Oldsmobile 98 for 1980 in this original factory-to-dealer film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1980 Oldsmobile 98, 1980 Oldsmobile 98 Regency, General Motors, Oldsmobile

Good News, New Size: The 1978 Chevrolet Malibu

Posted on December 24, 2024 by MCG

The dramatic downsizing program at General Motors continued in 1978 with a smaller and lighter Chevrolet Malibu. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1978 Chevrolet Malibu, General Motors, General Motors A-Body

Long-Forgotten Four-Barrel: the Stromberg Aeroquad

Posted on December 20, 2024 by MCG

The 1952 Stromberg Aeroquad was one of the first four-barrel carburetors in the Motor City, and it was said by many to be the best. But it didn’t survive in the marketplace. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Bendix-Stromberg, Buick, General Motors, Stromberg Aeroquad

1960 Chevrolet Pickup: The Biggest News Since Trucks Began!

Posted on December 17, 2024 by MCG

The Chevy people offered an all-new pickup for 1960, and they were excited enough to declare it “the biggest news since trucks began!” Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1960 Chevrolet Pickup, Chevrolet, General Motors

In Buick’s Wildest Dreams: The 1954 Wildcat II

Posted on December 15, 2024 by MCG

One of the most radical of the Buick dream cars produced for the GM Motorama was the 1954 Wildcat II. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1954 Buick Wildcat II, Buick, General Motors, GM Motorama

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