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Pontiac OHC Straight-Six Finally Gets Some Respect Title: Pontiac OHC Straight-Six Finally Gets Some Respect
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Filed in archive Ferrari , General Motors , Pontiac , Pony Cars by Philip Powell on May 09, 2008

It's not often that people honour an engine unless its a monster V-8 like Chrysler's original Hemi or maybe a screaming Ferrari V-12. So I'm pleased to note that Pontiac's...

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The One Book to Have if You Love Great Car Design Title: The One Book to Have if You Love Great Car Design
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Filed in archive Books , Design , General Motors by Philip Powell on April 11, 2008

If ever there was an automotive book I'd like to have on my coffee table, this is it. Driving Style: GM Design's First Century is being produced to help honour GM's centennial and promises...

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Chevrolet Corvairs to Fly and Drive at Old Rhinebeck Title: Chevrolet Corvairs to Fly and Drive at Old Rhinebeck
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Filed in archive Chevrolet , Fun Events , General Motors by Philip Powell on April 07, 2008

If there's anything that captures my attention instantly it's news about Corvairs and/or aircraft. The former because I once owned a pair of Corvair Corsas (though not at the same time) and...

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Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Meets Pony Express Title: Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Meets Pony Express
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Filed in archive Automobilia , Catalogs , General Motors by Philip Powell on February 15, 2008

Long before the days of the minivan, the station wagon was a popular alternative for large families or just folks seeking extra carrying capacity. Wagon advertising inevitably featured illustrations...

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Pontiac Engines Mark an Era When Inline-Sixes-and-Eights Really Mattered Title: Pontiac Engines Mark an Era When Inline-Sixes-and-Eights Really Mattered
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Filed in archive General Motors by Philip Powell on December 21, 2007

Pontiacs are precious. Pontiac classics powered by inline-sixes-and-eights are even more precious. Fans call them "flatheads" though I prefer to call them "smoothies" from an era...

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Banshee, the Sports Car that Delorean and Pontiac Wanted to Build, for Sale on eBay Title: Banshee, the Sports Car that Delorean and Pontiac Wanted to Build, for Sale on eBay
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Filed in archive Auctions , General Motors by Philip Powell on November 26, 2007

GM Product VP Bob Lutz would love to have something like this in Pontiac's lineup right now. Actually I'd like to have it in my garage and if only I had $1.3 million to spare, that's where...

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LaSalle Was More Than Cadillac's Kissing Cousin Title: LaSalle Was More Than Cadillac's Kissing Cousin
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Filed in archive Cadillac , Design , General Motors by Philip Powell on November 10, 2007

I'm guessing that my friends at Hemmings are fascinated by LaSalles as much as I am. The above photo was taken by Hemmings' Richard Lentinello as he walked through the 2007 Hilton Head...

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A Creative Discovery Title: A Creative Discovery
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Filed in archive Automotive Art , General Motors by Philip Powell on October 25, 2007

With this artwork I'd like to honor a friend and former colleague whom I consider to be one of the most talented illustrators and art directors I've had the privilege of knowing in 30 years as...

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Spotted in Sidney: A Classic Buick Roadster Title: Spotted in Sidney: A Classic Buick Roadster
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Filed in archive General Motors by Philip Powell on August 13, 2007

It's not unusual here to see wonderful old cars driving by and occasionally parked on the main street. Inevitably I get annoyed with myself for not carrying a camera but the truth is, the Nikon...

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Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Emulates Famous Trains Title: Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Emulates Famous Trains
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Filed in archive General Motors by Philip Powell on February 18, 2007

My long-time friend Mel Satok is currently vacationing in Palm Springs CA and doesn't keep up to date with this site as he's not a car guy. Too bad, as he would absolutely love the Oldsmobile...

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Skylark to Sing for Russo & Steele Title: Skylark to Sing for Russo & Steele
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Filed in archive Auctions , General Motors by Philip Powell on January 08, 2007

Believe me, the Buick Skylark was a very sexy automobile when it was introduced in 1953. Even those import enthusiasts who mocked Detroit's excesses fell in love with this one. Designed by...

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GM Proving Grounds Lost to Housing Development Title: GM Proving Grounds Lost to Housing Development
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Filed in archive General Motors by Philip Powell on January 03, 2007

During the late 80's I was hired to write and direct three videos telling the tale of how the all-new Buick Regal, Olds Cutlass, and Pontiac Grand Prix were developed. These cars were said to be...

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Tuning TV in a Classic Caddy Title: Tuning TV in a Classic Caddy
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Filed in archive General Motors by Philip Powell on December 27, 2006

They call it the Tuner Generation; young people (mostly, though not entirely, men) who modify new and used cars in order to stand apart from the masses. Many of the mods are performance-oriented, some...

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To See The Future of the Automobile, Look Back Title: To See The Future of the Automobile, Look Back
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Filed in archive General Motors by Philip Powell on October 20, 2006

It's not exactly a tidal wave yet but there are hints that some manufacturers may drop their sedan models in Europe because the trend is moving toward crossovers (CUV's) and minivans (the latter in...

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Astronaut's Corvette Driven by Indy 500 Winner, For Sale on e-Bay Title: Astronaut's Corvette Driven by Indy 500 Winner, For Sale on e-Bay
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Filed in archive General Motors by Philip Powell on June 25, 2006

Sometimes it's not the car, but who owned and drove it that governs the price. Here's an instance where both combine in a brief moment of serendipity. I'm referring to a Corvette owned and driven by...

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Spotted: A Different Kind of Crossover Title: Spotted: A Different Kind of Crossover
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Filed in archive General Motors by Philip Powell on June 20, 2006

While motoring around one of BC's beautiful Gulf Islands a couple of weeks back, I stopped for a look at some particulary lovely scenery. To my surprise and pleasure, part of that scenery turned out...

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Classic Memories: Chevrolet Corvair Title: Classic Memories: Chevrolet Corvair
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Filed in archive General Motors by Philip Powell on June 12, 2006

My maturity in the auto world arrived during a three-year stint as assistant pr manager at Volkswagen Canada's Toronto headquarters. It left me with a fondness for rear-engine cars which migrated to...

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Coming: A Pontiac Flathead Reunion Title: Coming: A Pontiac Flathead Reunion
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Filed in archive General Motors by Philip Powell on May 08, 2006

The flathead is an engine configuration that will likely never be manufactured again, for modern technology has left it far behind. Fortunately thousands of vintage and classic car owners are happy to...

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Chevette, Forgettable or Worth Remembering? Title: Chevette, Forgettable or Worth Remembering?
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Filed in archive General Motors by Philip Powell on April 25, 2006

Believe me, I'm not nominating the Chevrolet Chevette as a classic. But General Motors thinks it deserves a place in automobile history: the Sloan Museum in Flint has retained Chevette No. 00001, with...

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