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Key To Our Horizons: A 1952 Chevrolet Film

Posted on December 24, 2020 by MCG

This Chevrolet film illustrates how, in 1952, the automobile played a central role in the U.S. economy.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1952 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, General Motors, Jam Handy

Video: Introducing the 1974 Chevrolet Nova

Posted on December 17, 2020 by MCG

Meet the popular Chevy Nova lineup for 1974, which now included a three-door hatchback and an updated drivetrain.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1974 Chevrolet Nova, Chevrolet, General Motors

Buick Adopts Front-Wheel Drive: The 1979 Riviera

Posted on December 15, 2020 by MCG

The most expensive car in the Buick lineup for 1979, the Riviera was the brand’s first production vehicle to offer front-wheel-drive. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1979 Buick Riviera, Buick Riviera, General Motors

Video: Marketing the 1971 Chevrolet Pickups

Posted on November 24, 2020 by MCG

The people at Chevrolet have a great deal for you on their 1971 half-ton pickups. Check it out! Continue reading →

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

1929-31 Viking — A Lost General Motors Brand

Posted on November 21, 2020 by MCG

General Motors launched an ambitious expansion program in the late ’20s, creating four new companion makes. While not a total success, the effort produced some interesting cars, including the 1929-31 Viking. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Alfred P. Sloan, Charles L. McCuen, General Motors, Oldsmobile Viking

The Car With Two Front Bumpers: Oldsmobile for 1942

Posted on November 18, 2020 by MCG

The 1942 model year was an unusual one for Oldsmobile, from a number of angles. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1942 Oldsmobile, General Motors, Oldsmobile

Almost Too New To Be True: Marketing the 1958 Chevrolets

Posted on November 14, 2020 by MCG

Chevrolet truly was all new for 1958, but not all the bold features stuck for very long. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1958 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, General Motors, Joel Aldred

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