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- General Motors GM-X Stiletto Scale Model, 1964 - This 1/9-scale model depicts the GM-X Stiletto concept car. A full size model was built later and shown at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair. It was strongly influenced by aerospace design.
- 1964
- Collections - Artifact
General Motors GM-X Stiletto Scale Model, 1964
This 1/9-scale model depicts the GM-X Stiletto concept car. A full size model was built later and shown at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair. It was strongly influenced by aerospace design.
- Chevrolet Camaro 2019 - Introduced for 1967, the Chevrolet Camaro was General Motors' first entry in the sporty "pony car" segment created by the Ford Mustang. Camaro was in its sixth styling generation by 2019. Updates for the model year included revised exterior and interior styling, new wheel designs, and improved driver-assist features.
- 2019
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Chevrolet Camaro 2019
Introduced for 1967, the Chevrolet Camaro was General Motors' first entry in the sporty "pony car" segment created by the Ford Mustang. Camaro was in its sixth styling generation by 2019. Updates for the model year included revised exterior and interior styling, new wheel designs, and improved driver-assist features.
- Diagram of a General Motors EV1 Car Chassis, 1997-2002 - This diagram shows the layout of the General Motors' EV1. Heavy batteries were well distributed to even out the weight, helping the car's handling. The vehicle's range was 70 to 90 miles with special lead-acid batteries exclusive to the EV1. In 1998, GM switched to longer range nickel-metal-hydride batteries.
- 1997-2002
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Diagram of a General Motors EV1 Car Chassis, 1997-2002
This diagram shows the layout of the General Motors' EV1. Heavy batteries were well distributed to even out the weight, helping the car's handling. The vehicle's range was 70 to 90 miles with special lead-acid batteries exclusive to the EV1. In 1998, GM switched to longer range nickel-metal-hydride batteries.
- Oldsmobile 98 Ignition Key, 1988 - Automobile ignition keys replaced complicated starting sequences. The key when turned activates an ignition switch to start the car instantly. This key started a 1988 Oldsmobile 98.
- 1988
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Oldsmobile 98 Ignition Key, 1988
Automobile ignition keys replaced complicated starting sequences. The key when turned activates an ignition switch to start the car instantly. This key started a 1988 Oldsmobile 98.
- Oakland Radiator Emblem, circa 1925 - This oval emblem consists of the company name surrounded by an oak leaf wreath topped with an acorn. The inscription in the banner states that Oakland is a product of General Motors. Oakland began as an independent company in 1907, but in 1909 became part of the newly formed General Motors Corporation. The Oakland brand name lasted until 1931.
- circa 1925
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Oakland Radiator Emblem, circa 1925
This oval emblem consists of the company name surrounded by an oak leaf wreath topped with an acorn. The inscription in the banner states that Oakland is a product of General Motors. Oakland began as an independent company in 1907, but in 1909 became part of the newly formed General Motors Corporation. The Oakland brand name lasted until 1931.
- Marquette Hubcap, 1929-1930 - Buick Motor Car Company built the Marquette from 1929 to 1931. It bridged the price gap between Buick and Oldsmobile. Nicknamed the "Baby Buick," Marquette's introduction into the market was ill-fated. With the onset of the Great Depression and the vehicle cutting into Oldsmobile sales, General Motors executives ended the brand.
- 1929-1930
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Marquette Hubcap, 1929-1930
Buick Motor Car Company built the Marquette from 1929 to 1931. It bridged the price gap between Buick and Oldsmobile. Nicknamed the "Baby Buick," Marquette's introduction into the market was ill-fated. With the onset of the Great Depression and the vehicle cutting into Oldsmobile sales, General Motors executives ended the brand.
- McLaughlin-Buick Hubcap, 1923-1928 - Early automobile wheels had a central hub with a greased wheel bearing. Hub caps kept grease in and dust out. As wheels evolved and hubcaps became functionally unnecessary, they remained important to both manufacturers -- who branded wheel covers with maker names or logos -- and consumers -- who identified with hubcaps as statements about their cars and themselves.
- 1923-1928
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McLaughlin-Buick Hubcap, 1923-1928
Early automobile wheels had a central hub with a greased wheel bearing. Hub caps kept grease in and dust out. As wheels evolved and hubcaps became functionally unnecessary, they remained important to both manufacturers -- who branded wheel covers with maker names or logos -- and consumers -- who identified with hubcaps as statements about their cars and themselves.
- 1997 General Motors EV1 Electric Coupe - This was the most serious attempt to build an all-purpose electric car since the 1920s. General Motors built 1,117 cars between 1996 and 1999, leasing them to a loyal group that willingly adjusted to battery power's limitations. But GM concluded there were too few electric enthusiasts to support large-scale production and recalled all the cars by the end of 2003. EV1 users objected loudly, but to no avail.
- 1997
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1997 General Motors EV1 Electric Coupe
This was the most serious attempt to build an all-purpose electric car since the 1920s. General Motors built 1,117 cars between 1996 and 1999, leasing them to a loyal group that willingly adjusted to battery power's limitations. But GM concluded there were too few electric enthusiasts to support large-scale production and recalled all the cars by the end of 2003. EV1 users objected loudly, but to no avail.
- Peggy Sauer, Woman Designer for General Motors Styling, circa 1960 - Margaret "Peg" Sauer earned degrees at Cranbrook Academy of Art and Wayne State University. She joined General Motors' Oldsmobile studio in 1955, where she designed concept cars like the 1958 Oldsmobile Carousel station wagon. Sauer contributed to Buick and Cadillac vehicles as well. In the early 1960s, Sauer joined Raymond Loewy's studio and worked on the Studebaker Avanti.
- circa 1960
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Peggy Sauer, Woman Designer for General Motors Styling, circa 1960
Margaret "Peg" Sauer earned degrees at Cranbrook Academy of Art and Wayne State University. She joined General Motors' Oldsmobile studio in 1955, where she designed concept cars like the 1958 Oldsmobile Carousel station wagon. Sauer contributed to Buick and Cadillac vehicles as well. In the early 1960s, Sauer joined Raymond Loewy's studio and worked on the Studebaker Avanti.
- Oakland Hubcap, 1915-1930 - Early automobile wheels had a central hub with a greased wheel bearing. Hub caps kept grease in and dust out. Beginning in 1915, the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, supplied hubcaps -- including this one -- to many automotive manufacturers. Hubcaps became functionally unnecessary as wheels evolved, but they remained important components of style and marketing.
- 1915-1930
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Oakland Hubcap, 1915-1930
Early automobile wheels had a central hub with a greased wheel bearing. Hub caps kept grease in and dust out. Beginning in 1915, the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, supplied hubcaps -- including this one -- to many automotive manufacturers. Hubcaps became functionally unnecessary as wheels evolved, but they remained important components of style and marketing.