General Motors, 100 years old and counting
One hundred years ago, carriage maker William "Billy" Durant placed a big bet on the fledgling auto industry in the early 1900s and created General Motors Corp. Riding America's rise as a superpower, GM went on to dominate the automobile industry for decades, producing some iconic cars and trucks, as well as numerous safety, marketing and technological advances. Explore this special section as we examine GM's first century.
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My golden oldie
Car enthusiasts talk about their rare GM vehicles in video or audio slideshow presentations.
- Bob Waldock, Sandusky, Ohio: 1959 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
Ed Hanson, Flint: 1908 Buick Model F
- Albert Golden, Reading, Pa.: 1947 Pontiac Streamliner Station Wagon
Jeb Rand, Farmington Hills: 1927 Cadillac 7-passenger sedan
- Clarence Becker, St. Clair Shores: 1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe convertible coupe
Ron Wilson, Royal Oak: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
- Gary McIntyre, Brighton: 1925 Oakland Business Coupe
- Al Butlin Sr., Warren, and Al Butlin Jr., Beverly Hills:1954 Chevrolet Corvette
- Rick Giezentaner, Saline: 1939 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton Stake Truck
- John Martin, Bay City: 1929 Oakland sedan
- Andy Wise, Ellandale, Del.: 1926 Pontiac coach 2-door sedan
- Mike Frey, Denver, Colo.: 1959 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
