8Dec 2023
By jbennett no comments Featured Products Uncategorized

Suspension Upgrades with OPGI

Original Parts Group is your destination for a wide range of GM Classics products, including top-notch suspension upgrades. Our spotlight is on the 72 Chevelle Convertible, showcasing our exceptional suspension offerings. Upgrading your GM Classics vehicle's suspension matters—it enhances handling, traction, and overall driving satisfaction, whether it's a daily driver or a high-performance classic. Join us in this blog post to explore OPGI's carefully crafted suspension options aimed at refining your driving experience. (more…)

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9Aug 2023
By jbennett no comments Industry News Uncategorized

Classic Cars in the Electric Era: Navigating the Road Ahead

OPGI Customer Robert Hanebrink 1970 Buick GSX Original Parts Group (OPGI) is here to listen. The growing prominence of electric vehicles (EVs) and their potential influence on classic cars has sparked genuine concern within our community. Your apprehensions are valid, especially given your significant investment in these cherished automotive treasures. The automotive realm is undergoing a profound transformation, and it's only natural to ponder how it might impact your passion. Let OPGI address your concerns and offer insights into this…

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30Mar 2023
By jbennett no comments Car Spotlights Pontiac Uncategorized

The Grand Prix: A Daily Driver

The Grand Prix line started as a performance package for the Catalina coupe, which rode on the full-size B-body GM platform. It was distinguished by a unique grille and taillights, bucket seat, center console transmission shifter, and more. The clean 1963-1964 models featured smooth, unique hardtops that featured curved rear windows and expanded on their performance engine options while adhering to luxury offerings for the interior. (more…)

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3Mar 2023
By jbennett 2 comments Car Spotlights Chevy Uncategorized

The Malibu: She is a beauty

We know the Malibu became its own model in 1978, but where did it begin? The Chevelle Malibu was a step up from the base model Chevelle 300 and offered more options. From 1964-'77 the Chevelle Malibu could be found in Sport Coupe, Convertible, 4-door sedan, 6-passenger, and 3-seat wagon. Which model would you choose to restore? (more…)

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15Feb 2023
By jbennett no comments Car Spotlights Oldsmobile Uncategorized

The Oldsmobile 4-4-2: W30 Option

The Oldsmobile 4-4-2 was produced between the 1964 and 1987 model years and became a model in its own right from 1968 to 1971. All standard 1968 4-4-2 engines were painted a bronze–copper color, the 1967s were topped with a fire-red air cleaner. The W-30 option (Oldsmobile's big secret in hopes of finally outdoing the GTO) came equipped with a ram-air option package. It was a "Supercar" released in late '66, and by 1967 the word was out about the muscle…

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22Dec 2022
By jbennett no comments Car Spotlights Events & Appearances Featured Products Industry News OPGI News Uncategorized

Original Parts Group: A Recap of Our 40th Year in Restoration

Whether you are a customer, a potential customer, or enjoy following Original Parts Group (OPGI) on social media, you probably know that we hit a huge milestone this year, celebrating 40 years in the restoration business. OPGI has been the supplier of high-quality reproduction parts and accessories for classic GM brand cars these past four decades, here's a recap of our 40th. (more…)

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23Nov 2022
By jbennett no comments Car Spotlights Chevy Uncategorized

OPGI Cover Car: 1972 Monte Carlo

Finding OPGI cover cars for our 11 annual catalogs can be a tricky task, but when we stumbled across this 1972 Monte Carlo in our news feed we were in awe and knew what needed to be done. The video below, posted on Instagram by OPGI customer Scott Nardozzi caught our attention so we connected with him to see if he'd be interested in having his 1972 Monte Carlo on our 2022 catalog. Scott was interested, and provided quite the…

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1Sep 2022
By jbennett one comment Car Spotlights Pontiac Uncategorized

2022 OPGI Cover Car: 1970 GTO

Each year the OPGI Marketing team is tasked with choosing a cover car for their 11 annual Restoration and Performance parts catalogs. With so many beautiful customer cars to choose from, it can be a tough task. This year the team reached out to Honorable Craig Kamanasky out of San Bernardino, California. The team was hopeful that he'd be interested in having his 1970 GTO Judge appear on the cover of our 2022 GTO Catalog covering 1961-73 GTO, LeMans &…

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24Aug 2022
By jbennett no comments Chevy OPGI News Uncategorized

OPGI Feature: All Girls Garage

Another OPGI Feature is coming up, this time in an all-new episode of All Girls Garage. In each episode, the ladies break down complex projects into DIY-friendly steps. Watch the ladies tackle a suspension swap on a 1972 Monte Carlo with restoration parts and accessories handpicked right out of our Monte Carlo catalog, covering '70-77. Tune In to Motortrend Saturday, September 3rd @ 8:30 am PST, and keep a lookout for some of the restoration parts and accessories below in…

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5Aug 2022
By jbennett no comments Buick Cadillac Car Spotlights Chevy Events & Appearances Uncategorized

The 2022 Original Parts Group Classic Car Show

On Saturday, July 30th 200+ Gm Classic vehicles and their dedicated owners filled the Original Parts Group parking lot to gather in celebration of OPGI's 40th year anniversary. The 2022 Classic Car Show was a huge success with delicious food trucks, vendor booths, and an epic turnout of spectators. See for yourself in our car show recap below. (more…)

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