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Master Hands: a 1936 Chevrolet Film

Posted on June 9, 2020 by MCG

From Jam Handy of Detroit, here’s a classic in industrial films called Master Hands, celebrating the creation of the 1936 Chevrolet.      Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1936 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, General Motors, Jam Handy

Video: Introducing the 1962 Pontiac Tempest LeMans

Posted on May 27, 2020 by MCG

You could say the Pontiac GTO story starts here: with the launch of the 1962 Pontiac Tempest LeMans. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Pontiac, Pontiac Tempest LeMans

Video: Driving the 1952 Oldsmobile 98 at the GM Proving Ground

Posted on May 19, 2020 by MCG

Slip behind the wheel of a 1952 Oldsmobile 98 for a tour of the GM Proving Ground in Milford, Michigan. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1952 Oldsmobile 98, General Motors, Milford Proving Ground, Oldsmobile

The Flat Tops: GM’s 1959-60 Flying Wing Hardtops

Posted on May 9, 2020 by MCG

The flat-top era at General Motors lasted only two years, but it left a memorable impression.on the automotive world. . Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Bill Mitchell, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, General Motors, GM Flat Tops, GM Flying Wing, Harley Earl, Oldsmobile, Pontiac

Market Watch: 1964 Pontiac GTO Royal Bobcat

Posted on May 2, 2020 by MCG

This largely original 1964 Pontiac GTO in Aquamarine and Parchment is expected to cross the block at the Mecum Indy sale, currently rescheduled for June 23-28. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Market Watch | Tagged General Motors, Pontiac, Pontiac GTO

Video: Introducing the 1978 Buick Regal

Posted on April 28, 2020 by MCG

The Buick Regal was new from the ground up for 1978, sporting a smaller and more efficient body and chassis package. Here’s the marketing pitch. Continue reading →

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

Video: Introducing the 1956 Oldsmobile with Jetaway Hydra-Matic

Posted on April 21, 2020 by MCG

There was plenty to crow about at Oldsmobile for 1956, including a new and improved Hydra-Matic transmission. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Jetaway Hydra-Matic, Oldsmobile

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