Cadillac has been offering big V8 engines for more than a century, none of them bigger than the mighty 500 CID V8 of 1970-76. Continue reading
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Bow-Tie Revolution: The 1955 Chevrolet
The 1955 Chevrolet is celebrated today for its revolutionary V8 engine, but in fact, the entire car was an important leap forward for GM’s best-selling car brand. Continue reading
A Classic Returns: The 1992 Buick Roadmaster
For 1992, Buick took a step into the past with the rear-wheel drive, V8-powered Roadmaster, resurrecting a grand name that dates back to 1936. Continue reading
From Dawn to Sunset: A 1937 Chevrolet Film
Meet the Chevrolet workers of America and see them at work on the production lines in this 1937 Jam Handy film. Continue reading
Buick’s Factory Hot Rod: The 1936 Century
For 1936, the Buick division at General Motors stuck its largest straight-8 engine into a smaller, lighter chassis, creating a memorable performer called the Century. Continue reading
First Chevy of the ’80s: The 1980 Citation
The 1980 Citation was the most important new product for Chevrolet in a generation. Learn all the ins and outs of the compact front-drive sedan in this original GM dealer film. Continue reading
Not Ready For Prime Time: The 1981 Cadillac V8-6-4
Cadillac offered the disastrous V8-6-4 for only one model year, but the engine left a big, fat black mark on the permanent record of GM’s proud luxury brand. Continue reading