1977 to 1981 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe: Window of Opportunity
The Impala name goes back to 1956, but it wasn’t long before the full-sized car made a name for itself in 1960s performance circles. In a similar story of performance … Continue reading
1971-1975 Intermeccanica Indra: The German-Italian Corvette
The 1970’s was a golden age for small coach builders who married American V8 power to European design.
1976 – 1988 Opel Manta B GT/E: Trading H and J for B in Europe
The Manta is a car that comes to mind to only few Americans under the age of 40. Sold at Buick dealerships, the “Buick Opel” or the Buick Manta by … Continue reading
1974 – 1976 Cadillac Eldorado: Big Oil’s Big Car
If there was one car that exemplified glutenous American excess, it might be the Cadillac Eldorado, the mid ’70s models to be exact. The Eldorado as imagined by Hollywood was … Continue reading
1981 Cadillac Fleetwood V8-6-4: Three For in One
Cadillac has long been considered the top brand in American luxury. The beginning of the 80s was no different, but to maintain its position of leadership, Cadillac would take drastic … Continue reading
1987-1981 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Holiday Coupe: Big N Sporty
Personal expression in the luxury segment had become a popular theme as the 70s ended. The move to slightly smaller cars continued, but big cars were still big. In the … Continue reading
2009-2010 Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe: Just When They Get It Right…
It was no secret that Pontiac wanted a roadster to compete with the Mazda Miata. Before Bob Lutz became head of Pontiac, he spearheaded a roadster concept for Ford of … Continue reading
1992-1998 Oldsmobile Achieva: Lost In the Shuffle
Back when GM had way too many brands and cars that were similar, Oldsmobile had a version of the mid-sized “N” body called the Achieva. Like the other N cars … Continue reading
1974 Pontiac GTO: Judge Not
The ranks of the American muscle car club was fading fast as the ’70s evolved. Prominent players like the Javelin, Chevelle SS and Barracuda were in their final years by … Continue reading
2009-2013 Opel Astra GTC/OPC: Back to Buick
Buick appears to be on the move, thanks to models from Opel. GM’s German subsidy has had a long history of supplying Buick with small cars since the 1960’s. Opel … Continue reading
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