Countless General Motors test vehicles never see the light of day. Take this one: a 1962 Chevy Impala with a flat-10 engine and front-wheel drive. Continue reading
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Hydra-Matic’s Daddy: The 1937 Olds Automatic Safety Transmission
Before the Hydra-Matic was introduced in 1940, General Motors tested the waters and tested its technology with the Automatic Safety Transmission. Continue reading
Change Agents: The 1961-63 Senior Compacts from General Motors
The 1961-63 Senior Compacts marked a significant departure from the status quo for General Motors. Continue reading
GM’s Pioneer Hybrid: the 1969 XP-883
In the ’60s, General Motors explored alternative power sources with a number of experimental vehicles, including this one: the XP-883 gasoline/electric hybrid. Continue reading
Inside Buick’s Experimental Laboratory on Wheels, the 1951 XP-300
Buick’s XP-300 Motorama dream car included a number of features that would eventually find their way into GM production vehicles. Continue reading
When the Buick Y-Job Was Silver
The famous Buick Y-Job has seen a few twists and turns in its long and illustrious career. For example: When it was silver, not black, and when it wasn’t called the Y-Job. Continue reading
Bill Mitchell’s Olds Toronado Two-Seater
Great as the car was, General Motors styling boss Bill Mitchell thought the Olds Toronado would be even better if it were Camaro-sized. So he built one. This is the short tale of the Toronado two-seater. Continue reading