When Hydra-Matic was introduced by Oldsmobile in 1940, General Motors called it “the most important automotive advancement since the self-starter.” Here’s a closer look. Continue reading
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Video: Mel Tormé Pitches the 1950 Oldsmobile 88
Here’s the Velvet Fog himself, Mr. Mel Tormé, singing the praises of the 1950 Oldsmobile with Rocket V8 power, Futuramic styling, and Hydra-Matic Drive. Continue reading
Video: Engineering the 1956 Pontiac
For 1956, Pontiac carefully refined the all-new package it introduced in 1955, and a young executive was added to the team who would change everything. Continue reading