Correct - the UAW strikes paralyzed GM and threw several product programs up in the air

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Correct - the UAW strikes paralyzed GM and threw several product programs up in the air

In Response To: I believe they were supposed to have debuted in '72, but were delayed in part by a strike. What became the '73 Grand Am was supposedly going to be the '72 GTO *NM* ()

The delay on Colonade was due in part to the strike, and in part due to federal regulations that GM thought they could fight (and win.)

Some carlines fared better than others, the strong brands like Cutlass and Regal helped to pull them through.

The Norwood strike nearly killed F-Body in 1972; executives from Pontiac and Chevy (Alex Mair, Lloyd Reuss, others) went on bended knee to the GM Board of Directors to keep the program alive.

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For those who are interested, my 1973 Buick Century was painted 1973 GM code 42. Buick called it Jade Green. My camera didn't pick up the true color very well. Here is a pic that shows the true, actual color. .......... *PIC* .....

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