6000 This was Pontiac’s first front wheel drive midsize car. It was based on GM’s 105 inch wheelbase A-body platform, which it shared with the Buick Century, Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, and Chevrolet Celebrity. The first model year was 1982 and it replaced the rear wheel drive LeMans. Two body styles and two trim packages were […]
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Chevrolet Impala Slotted between Bel Air and Caprice, the Impala was the middle of the line fullsize Chevy in 1973. Several body styles were offered. First was a 2-door hardtop called Sport Coupe. Second was a 2-door post called Custom Coupe, though it was actually more of a hardtop with a larger combined B/C-pillars. Third […]
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Chevrolet Citation It replaced the Nova for the 1980 model year. Citation’s platform shared the Nova’s X-body designation, but now it was front wheel drive. This redesigned platform was shared with the Oldsmobile Omega, Pontiac Phoenix, and Buick Skylark. While the outside dimensions were smaller, the interior and trunk boasted more room than the outgoing […]
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Buick LeSabre For 1973, LeSabre could be spec’d out as a 2-door hardtop, 4-door hardtop, 4-door post, or station wagon. For a convertible, Buick buyers needed to step up to the Centurion this year. Two trims were sold which were base and LeSabre Custom. Standard engine was a 350 CID 2bbl V8. Optional were 350 […]
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Buick Riviera The ’73 Buick Riviera was the last of the boat-tail generation. These were called boat-tails for obvious reasons. Some claim these are the best looking version of the name. Powering these were a 455 CID 4bbl V8, making 255hp. There was a Riviera Gran Sport version of the car and its engine made […]
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