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Chevrolet Answers the Ford LTD: The 1965 Impala Caprice

Posted on February 24, 2024 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1965 Impala Caprice, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Caprice, General Motors

Pontiac Breaks Through in 1941

Posted on February 21, 2024 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1941 Pontiac, General Motors, Pontiac

Noise, Vibration, and Harshness: The Oldsmobile Quad 4

Posted on February 18, 2024 by MCG

The Oldsmobile Quad 4 was introduced with high hopes, but the double-overhead cam engine never lived up to expectations. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Quad 4

GM Creates the Hardtop: 1949 Buick Roadmaster Riviera

Posted on January 28, 2024 by MCG

The pillarless hardtop body style was a sales leader in the Motor CIty for decades. Buick got the ball rolling in 1949 with the Roadmaster Riviera. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1949 Buick Riviera, Buick, General Motors

Under the Hood of the 1951 GM LeSabre Dream Car

Posted on December 19, 2023 by MCG

GM/s most famous dream car, the 1951 LeSabre, has an equally remarkable engine under the hood: an experirmental V8 with a bunch of exotic features.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1951 GM LeSabre, Buick XP-300, Charles E. Chayne, General Motors, Harley Earl

An El Camino By Any Other Name: GMC Sprint and Caballero, 1971-87

Posted on December 12, 2023 by MCG

In case you wanted an El Camino but just couldn’t abide Chevrolet emblems, GMC offered the essentially identical Sprint and Caballero. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, GMC, GMC Caballero, GMC Sprint

Video: It’s a Wonderful Day in Your 1960 Buick

Posted on November 5, 2023 by MCG

Join us for a leisurely tour of the countryside in a stylish and luxurious 1960 Buick convertible. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1960 Buick, Buick, General Motors

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