6th Nov 2021, 18:38

One would assume that GM had the ability (but perhaps not) to manufacture a more modern alternative to these archaic fours.

Datsun, Toyota and Mazda as well as the continental manufacturers were certainly making and had for years perfected fours that were rugged, economical and dependable.

In contrast GM were building what was basically a “Stovebolt“ four.

6th Nov 2021, 19:06

GM started making the 4’s in the late 1920’s, so that makes sense.