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The Corvette versus F-88 Battle

The  1955 Corvette and the players that almost led to its demise. In ’55 the Corvette was on the ropes – only 700 were sold. The success of  the new Thunderbird and Harley Earl’s push for the Oldsmobile F-88 to replace it, forced the car to be restyled, revised and quickly moved into production for 1956 . . . and even then . . .

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Issue Three

The Corvette versus F-88 Battle

The  1955 Corvette and the players that almost led to its demise. In ’55 the Corvette was on the ropes – only 700 were sold. The success of  the new Thunderbird and Harley Earl’s push for the Oldsmobile F-88 to replace it, forced the car to be restyled, revised and quickly moved into production for 1956 . . . and even then . . .

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More on the Buick Grand National

More on the Buick Grand National

Learn about the evolution of the Buick Grand National from 1982-1987, starting with the debut of the charcoal gray Regal in 1982 to the final production of the "1987½ Buick Grand National." In 1984, the Grand National was released in all black paint, and in 1986, the air-air intercooler boosted performance to 235 HP @ 4000 RPM and 330 lb⋅ft of torque @ 2400 RPM. With the option of Turbo power across the board, turbo Regals reached their peak in popularity in 1987, with a total of 27,590 produced.

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The Corvette versus F-88 Battle

The Corvette versus F-88 Battle

Explore the fascinating history of the Corvette versus F-88 battle, two iconic sports cars from the 1950s. Delve into the risky decisions, innovation, and market dynamics that shaped their fates. Discover how Oldsmobile's F-88, with its revolutionary features, challenged Chevrolet's Corvette and the impact it could have had on the personal car market.

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