1957 MGA—Blow by, Seepage, Stumps, Dents, and Doctors
Note: These stories contain graphic content of injuries suffered in pursuing the joys of owning an English ragtop. The 1957 MGA after it was painted. Part 1—The Rebuild
Monthly Archives: March 2009
1957 MGA—Nagging Doubts
The Trip to Los Angeles Gary D. Smith I had a nearly new car, but there was some magical quality to my fourteen year old ’57 MGA that beckoned what was then a teenager’s fancy in a way that only … Continue reading
1960 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Limousine
Ron Will worked at GM Design Staff and lived across the street from me when I first worked at GM in 1973. At the time he had two 1960 Cadillacs, a convertible and a hearse. Down in Detroit somewhere next … Continue reading
The Commute
Car Fiction by Gary D. Smith The rush hour commute downtown could be worse—I’m usually ahead of the main stampede. With all of the construction it still can take nearly an hour. If I’m not in my car and backing … Continue reading
Development of the 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva SCX
From Buick One to Olds One I was transferred from Buick One to Oldsmobile One Exterior Studio in late 1985. Olds One was a crazy studio even by Design Staff standards. One story comes to mind. Peggy Lee recorded a … Continue reading
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