StasisLAX From United States of America, joined Jul 2007, 3266 posts, RR: 6 Posted (3 years 11 months 1 week 3 days 21 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
There has been alot of bad news about General Motors lately. I was taking with my father - who just so happens to live virtually in the shadow of the GM Boxwood Road assembly plant (most recently built the Pontiac Solstice/Saturn Sky roadsters) in Delaware - told me that he felt the 1969 Cadillac Deville was the best looking GM car ever. I'm very partial to the 1963 Buick Riviera and the 1967 Eldorado.
Any other thoughts from the GM fans out there?
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BMI727 From United States of America, joined Feb 2009, 14326 posts, RR: 26 Reply 1, posted (3 years 11 months 1 week 3 days 21 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
The C2 and C3 Corvette (or any Corvette for that matter) ranks way up there.
Why do Aerospace Engineering students have to turn things in on time?
2H4 From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 8950 posts, RR: 62 Reply 2, posted (3 years 11 months 1 week 3 days 21 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
ME AVN FAN From Switzerland, joined May 2002, 13874 posts, RR: 28 Reply 3, posted (3 years 11 months 1 week 3 days 21 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
to me it is the Buick LeSabre of around 1970
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on arriving at my uncle's home in Marshall/TX in June 1976, his wife told me that my uncle in her view no longer was fit to drive his car, but would be happy if I could take him with me for my visit to Shreveport Airport. His main objective was to have some beers in the "cafeteria" overthere. To me it was unique. His car had about twice the weight/size of the one of my parents and about three to four times the weight of my own car. And when driving up to the petrol station it was gigantic to have a local VIP as uncle and my uncle was proud to tell the petrol station owner that, no he no longer could drive but that today the nephew from Europe was doing the driving for him. His pleasure was well deserved as he for years of my schooltime was THE uncle for who the others envied me, and on HIS visit over to the old world in 1958 he was THE uncle who not only was sooo nice to us, but of whom we were immensely proud. Well, the good man passed away in 1989, but he and his car will not be forgotten by me.
StasisLAX From United States of America, joined Jul 2007, 3266 posts, RR: 6 Reply 4, posted (3 years 11 months 1 week 3 days 21 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Flighty From United States of America, joined Apr 2007, 7441 posts, RR: 2 Reply 7, posted (3 years 11 months 1 week 3 days 20 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Although GM gets a lot of mean words from me, they have a wonderful history. Some favorite cars:
1967 Cadillac Eldorado
1963 Buick Riviera
1961 Cadillac
1971 Corvette ZR2
1958 Pontiac Parisienne
1964 Chevrolet Impala
1939 Cadillac Series 60 Special
... It goes on and on. There are probably 100 true landmark GM cars out there.
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DesertJets From United States of America, joined Feb 2000, 7673 posts, RR: 18 Reply 15, posted (3 years 11 months 1 week 3 days 18 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Pretty much anything on this list thus far. The GM full-sizers of the mid to late 60s were style leaders for sure.
A few to add to the list, though I am too lazy to add pictures.
The 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado (personally my favorite) and the 66/67 Corvair.
In the current era there are not too many cars that set my heart atwitter, but the current Cadillac CTS is one of the few that I fell in love with when it was first revealed. Most anything else while attractive is rather dull.
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STT757 From United States of America, joined Mar 2000, 16259 posts, RR: 52 Reply 16, posted (3 years 11 months 1 week 3 days 18 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
BMI727 From United States of America, joined Feb 2009, 14326 posts, RR: 26 Reply 17, posted (3 years 11 months 1 week 3 days 18 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Quoting STT757 (Reply 16): I'm a big fan of the Cadillac Allante:
That is one of the often forgotten cars from Cadillac, but it looks quite attractive. Cheap on the used market too.
Why do Aerospace Engineering students have to turn things in on time?
Comorin From United States of America, joined May 2005, 4671 posts, RR: 17 Reply 18, posted (3 years 11 months 1 week 3 days 18 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
This thread is useless without Superfly!
I think the most beautiful GM car was the '59 Impala:
LTBEWR From United States of America, joined Jan 2004, 12333 posts, RR: 12 Reply 19, posted (3 years 11 months 1 week 3 days 18 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
I am limiting myself to post-WWII models.
1956-1957 Chevrolets, especially the 'Nomad' 2 door Station Wagons with the full trim packages.
1963 Buick Riveria. Beautiful proportions, lines, overall look.
1966 Oldsmobile Tornado. While a huge car, it looks much lighter than it is. The roofline and rear half of the car is just stunning.
1963-67 Corvettes - especially the 1963 Split back window coupe.
1968 Chevrolet Camaro. Especially with the RS/SS trim packages. I did drive a few back in the day (in the early 1970's) including one with a 396 engine and 4 on the floor.
Saturn Sky/Pontaic Soltice. Compact, lovely curves, well designed. Guess with the demise of Pontaic and sale of Saturn, it will die if it hasn't already.
COrocks From United States of America, joined Feb 2001, 1199 posts, RR: 0 Reply 20, posted (3 years 11 months 1 week 3 days 16 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
For the most part, I liked the muscle cars. I cannot believe no one has mentioned the GTO yet. I really like:
My first car was a '68 Camaro that my dad and I restored. It was pretty plain though - 327 powerglide. I know have a '67 RS Convertible that I drive on the sunny weekend days only.
TUNisia From United States of America, joined Aug 2004, 1834 posts, RR: 5 Reply 21, posted (3 years 11 months 1 week 3 days 16 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Saab Aero X
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Lowrider From United States of America, joined Jun 2004, 3220 posts, RR: 11 Reply 22, posted (3 years 11 months 1 week 3 days 16 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Quoting LTBEWR (Reply 19): I cannot believe no one has mentioned the GTO yet.
GuitrThree From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 1988 posts, RR: 9 Reply 23, posted (3 years 11 months 1 week 3 days 16 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
This:
Did you know Taylor Swift has a STAR to BNA named after her? No, I'm not kidding.
Flighty From United States of America, joined Apr 2007, 7441 posts, RR: 2 Reply 24, posted (3 years 11 months 1 week 3 days 16 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Quoting STT757 (Reply 16): I'm a big fan of the Cadillac Allante:
It was actually designed by Bertone in Italy. Yes, sharp car.
25 Seb146: I so wanted one when I first heard about them a few years ago! My personal favorite GM is the Pontiac Aztek. I know, everyone thinks they are fugly,
26 Flight152: Don't you also a PT cruiser? I don't think anything else needs to be said about your taste in cars.
27 Superfly: He is correct. Actually the 1968-1970 model looked almost the same. I know a older Pimp here in San Francisco that drives a white one with black leat
28 Mayor: I say the 65-69 Chevrolet Corvair was one of the best looking cars that GM ever produce. Of course, I might be prejudiced because I have a '65 sitting
29 BMI727: The Caprice looked better, but I am a bit biased. It is almost completely stock except for a CB radio (I removed the antenna though) and a pair of de
30 StasisLAX: Both of these models (Solstice and Sky, along with most production of the Saturn Vue) will die along with the 62 year old Boxwood Assembly plant next
31 L-188: 67-72 C series pick-up. Almost as nice as a Ford. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/data/2/medium/100_2172sp.jpg
32 KiwiRob: Apart from the Corvair judging by most of the photos GM has made some tragic looking vehicles, it's a good thing we are probably not going to have to
33 StasisLAX: Gorgeous!! One of my favorites too - along with the '57.
34 Superfly: The Roadmaster had the Vista roof (originally started with Oldsmobile). The Caprice did not.
35 Flighty: Terrible! The Saturn version is a great machine, especially the turbo model. My friend's mom had one... Vista roof... LT1 motor! That car, and she, a
36 CheetahC: It's funny how most of the vehicles in this thread are older models, almost none in current production. Maybe, just maybe, this is part of the reason
37 Seb146: I got your PT right here, buddy! Let me just take that a bit further. I go into a daze when there is an old car show. It is not someplace I want to g
38 Dtw9: Superfly I'm with you on the 442's but it's got to be in this color
40 DesertJets: Yes and no. There is a certain bit of nostalgia involved in many of our choices. However this does not mean GM doesn't make good looking cars today..
41 Mayor: I think the 65-67 Pontiac GTOs were good looking cars, too. And this, a '63 Pontiac Bonneville converitble. I took driver's ed in a car just like this
42 TylerDurden: GM and beautiful are two words rarely used in the same sentence! I think the Riviera from 1971 (?) with the curved back window was intersting for the
43 Superfly: Others worth mentioning; 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Series Seventy Five 1976 Fleetwood Brougham 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix
44 Skytrain: Besides the obvious (and previously mentioned) GTO's and Corvettes, I always loved/wanted a Buick Grand National (1984-1987, if memory serves): Skytra
45 Ken777: That one came out just before I was old enough to get a drivers license so I had to ride my bike half way across town to look at one at the dealer. I
46 Mayor: I also like the '61 Impala, specifically with the "bubbletop" roof.
47 KiwiRob: Brutal but somewhat good looking, one of the baddest vettes ever.
49 PHLBOS: I believe you mean the 1969-1970 models. The '68s looked a bit different, although it had the same platform. Back in the early 80s, my brother had a
50 Mayor: I remember the GS Corvette.....of course, that was no more a "production" car than was the Chevy powered Cheetah...............
51 DocLightning: 1) Why am I not surprised? 2) Is he your mentor?
52 Sv7887: Hey All, I grew up in Buicks so I am partial to them: 1) Buick Reatta. It was 1990 when I first saw one in the showroom. I wanted it so bad, but the p
56 Phoenix9: I wish they had produced this: I also like the Monte Carlo SS and the Impalas with fins:
57 PC12Fan: One of the sweetest rides ever! The only car I consider better is it's brother one steroids. The GNX. It schooled a twin turbo Vette in the quarter m
58 Kent350787: It's great to see tongue in cheek thread like this!!!! Please, tell me it's tongue in cheek...please....please
59 Bohica: Introducing Motor Trend's 1975 Car of the Year: The Chevrolet Monza
60 Skytrain: Oh, for sure! Although I don't think they made many more than 500 or so back in '87, so they can't be too easy to come by these days. I wonder how ma
61 Melpax: Some classic Aussie GM metal. Holden Monaro GTS coupe made between 1974-74. My parents had one of these when they were still new, with the 308 V8, whi
62 StasisLAX: My sister had a yellow 78 Pontiac Sunbird "Formula" version of this vehicle- it was actually a great looking and highly reliable car - she had it for
63 Jcs17: Truthfully, there never was a beautiful GM car. A beautiful car is awesome on the outside, as well as the interior.... and GM cars interiors always s
64 Flighty: There was a time when GM cars were the most technologically advanced, powerful and satisfying cars on the road. Toyota might have been making tricycl
65 LTU932: That looks more like a hearse than a normal car. Anyway, if there's one GM car I'd have to choose as one of the most beautiful, it would probably be
66 Atlturbine: Definitely the Cadillac Sixteen concept car! 16 cylinders, 830 cu in, 1000 hp & 1000 ft lbf of torque!! Mitch
67 TSS: Very nice, and implicated in Ralph Nader's book "Unsafe At Any Speed" in a gruesome series of tailfin stabbings. I'm not making that up, read it for
68 Cpd: The modern Corvette, mostly the Z06 series, and maybe the current ZR1. I'd also say the Holden Coupé 60 concept car is probably another good one with
69 Mayor: Never is an awful long time................... 1930 Cadillac V-16 on the other hand.......... 1965 Toyota
70 ME AVN FAN: - I in 1976, to take over in New Orleans, had booked a "compact car" and what I got was an Oldsmobile Cutlass likes this : - - the second hired car I
71 PHLBOS: Your pic shows an 80s-vintage Cutlass sedan. In 1976, an Olds Cutlass 4-door was a pillared-hardtop, larger and shared the same roofline as the other
72 PHLBOS: Not to nitpick, but that's a 1976 Grand Prix pictured there; you need to re-watch The Blues Brothers again and pay attention to the car Carrie Fisher
73 MIAspotter: Yes! It was called the 1930's And look where Toyota is now... and where GM is now... I'm not really into American cars anyways, but my mom always wan
74 Jcs17: Jeep is generally pretty good. Chrysler has some cool stuff like the 300 and the Crossfire. If I had to buy a truck, I'd buy a Dodge Ram. The Viper i
75 ER757: The 1963 Corvette Sting Ray. Radical design change from the '62 - first year with the hideaway headlights and that split rear window was unique. It wa
76 PC12Fan: 547 IIRC. And you can see one on ebay on occasion of all places. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Buick...tZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks#ht_616wt_1358
77 Mayor: I also had one of these in '78, a Buick Lesabre Sport Coupe......turbocharged V-6.....eventually the engine blew and it was a much better car after we
78 Skytrain: Ya, that sounds about right. Hmm... slightly out of my used car price range unfortunately! I wonder what the reserve is... Skytrain
79 Kingairta: The 97-03 Pontiac Grandprix. The smooth flowing lines are timeless. It still turns my head every time I see one.
80 Mayor: I prefer the '65 Grand Prix.................................... That swoopy roofline, those swelling flanks, that split grill.......that.........sorr
81 StasisLAX: I owned a beutiful 2000 Grand Prix GT (silver metallic, grey leather interior) that was an amazing long-distance cruiser. Unfortunately, the love aff
82 Flighty: Toyota has been going downhill for years. Their cars today are mostly imitations of what they sold 15 years ago, when the real Toyota (high quality c
83 PHLBOS: Something tells me that's the number for the entire Cutlass line sold (including 4-doors and the Vista Cruiser wagon) for that year as opposed to jus
84 Superfly: Ooops! I am slipping! They were good people.....................as long as you didn't piss them off! I prefer the Pontiac Grand Prix LJ of that serie
85 OzGlobal: Looks like it may have been inspired by the Holden Monaro in Oz, which was originally just a concept car concieved in a design class in Melbourne, bu
86 PC12Fan: Pfffft. One of the few areas in this subject where I respectfully disagree. You can have your views of course - mine will be in my rear view mirror.
87 Steeler83: Any of their muscle cars from the late 1960s/early 1970s 1968-1969 Camaro especially... I'm glad they revived that!
88 Mayor: I had a '68 Camaro SS350 when I lived in California. Pretty d**m quick.
89 Flighty: Of course, GM is amazing because they have the perfect ingredients, but they practically never use them. The new Camero is beautiful. The new trucks
90 IFlyTWA: The very short list 1957 Pontiac Star Chief 1960 Cadillac 1983 Pontiac Trans Am Daytona 500 Edition 1987 Pontiac Grand Prix
92 Mayor: I think GM got into trouble when they tried to save money by "badge engineering" on all the product lines. Bodies crossed lines as well as engines. T
93 Theredbaron: 1971 Riviera. Most Gm cars fromthe 80 and 90 were Terrible.
94 KevinL1011: Oh Yes! I spent some time with a 68 Toronado. I got a kick out of seeing tire smoke passing by my window. I am torn between the Toronado (1966-1968)
95 StasisLAX: I think this one may became an instant classic
96 ME AVN FAN: - Many thanks for showing that my memory still is correct. I thought that I had been mistaken as driving then a FIAT 127 at home. YES the one you sho
97 Cpd: This one is quite cool: If you don't like fast, powerful cars - no need to look here... 7.0 litres of 500+ horsepower goodness. The one pictured
100 Theredbaron: Jay and silent bob? Gm also made the Impala in the 60s that one looked awesome.
101 Ikramerica: Better in black or metallic gold! I've actually been to "Silent Bob's" house, installing a wireless network for him. Bought the house from Ben Afleck
102 Mayor: I was thinking that pic was of the governor's mansion in Little Rock and that was some of his staff. Things just haven't been the same since Slick Wil
103 T prop: Yikes! I'm glad I don't. Kidding aside, I think the 70 LS6 Chevelle was one of GM's better looking cars. An original in perfect condition like the on
104 Luv2cattlecall: The Volt concept was awesome... The reality is more indicative of why they are where they are. http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog....08/09/volt-conce
105 PHLBOS: Yes and no. The true full-size RWD Impala ran from 1958 through 1985. Then was revived in 1994(1/2 ?) as the Impala SS through 1996. The current FWD
107 PHLBOS: But it didn't run continuously since 1958; there was a gap between 1985 and 1994 (1/2 ?) as well as between 1996 and 2000. In the same token, if one
108 Superfly: It's certainly one of the fastest. I wouldn't call it one of the better looking ones. For this GM platform, I'd prefer the Buick Skylark Grand Sport
109 57AZ: Sorry guys, but my vote isn't any of the cars. Most beautiful GM vehicle (in my opinion) is the E-8A passenger locomotive. Roughly 80 feet long, twelv
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