Tag Archives: Photo

Prototype Clay Models – 1963 1964 Chevrolet

prototype - GM2

These are GM design studio photos taken of prototype drawings and clay models. Some of the pictures have the date noted on them. Typically, the design elements preceed the production car by about 2 or 3 years. Fortunately some of … Continue reading →

Factory Photographs – 1959 Impala at GM Proving Grounds

1959 Impala Sport Sedan at the Milford Proving Grounds

Just got this cool old photo transparency (from GM Photographic no doubt) of a ’59 Impala Sport Sedan at what must be the General Motors Proving Grounds in Milford, Michigan. I acquired the transparency through eBay. It appears to have … Continue reading →

GM Press Release Photo – 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

GM Photographic 1958 Impala Convertible

This cool 8×10 photo was originally given as part of the press-kit that the press received for each new model year. The detail you can see in these fine prints is amazing, obviously printed from professional large format film negatives. … Continue reading →

GM Press Release Photos – 1959 Impala Sport Coupe and Convertible

GM Photographic - 1959 Impala Convertible

Here are a few more of those fantastic 8×10 original prints from GM Photographic. A ’59 Impala Sport Coupe (aka 2-door hardtop), and a ’59 Impala Convertible. Both, as is typical, are done in a studio with a backdrop that … Continue reading →

GM Press Release Photo – 1960 Impala Sport Sedan

1960 Chevrolet Impala Sport Sedan

Here’s another 8×10 “press kit” photo from GM Photographic. This one dated September 29, 1959 on the back. It doesn’t have a typed description attachment like the others. It has extensive editing done to it by the art department of … Continue reading →