At Original Parts Group (OPGI), our commitment to support automotive enthusiasts shines through our sponsorships of exceptional classic car builds. This year, we've collaborated with passionate individuals dedicated to restoring and showcasing iconic vehicles. Here's a glimpse into the impressive projects we've proudly supported. (more…)
Hemmings, a trusted source for car enthusiasts, made a list of the 32 best cars to restore (by Richard Lintenello). What's interesting is that Original Parts Group (OPGI) provides restoration parts and accessories for eight of the cars on that list. Picking these cars, like Hemmings suggests, not only makes fixing them up faster and cheaper, but it also lets you own a piece of history that's easy to work on. (more…)
Lights, camera, action! Step into the enchanting world of movies, where GM classic cars take on iconic roles and capture our hearts. While not restored by Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI), these cars in films embody the timeless appeal that OPGI parts bring to life. Before we dive into the epic movies that have etched these GM classic cars into our memories, let's clarify that the vehicles featured in this showcase are for visual purposes, and not the actual cars…
Explore the resurgence of G-Body Classics with us and delve into why these iconic vehicles are experiencing a remarkable rebirth of popularity. From their timeless designs to their performance potential, G-Body classics have captured the hearts of automotive enthusiasts around the world. (more…)
This past weekend, the 35th Annual Seal Beach Classic Car Show was hosted by the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce. It is popularly known as Southern California's most scenic and beloved Classic Car Show. People from all over came to enjoy a day of restored classics as attendees, participants, and spectators. It was definitely one for the books! (more…)
When the Skylark received a major facelift to a more conventional style in 1963, sales skyrocketed and Buick sold over 42,000. In 1964 Buick increased the Skylark from a compact to the new GM intermediate A-body platform, with a wheelbase of 115 inches. A cast iron V6 replaced the aluminum 215ci V8, and more performance options like a manual four-speed started creeping into the Skylark. In 1964 the Gran Sport "GS" performance package was available on different Buick lines, including…
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…)
It was another epic turnout at the 34th Annual Seal Beach Classic Car Show, with over 500 Classic Cars and their proud owners lined up on Main and Ocean in Seal Beach, California ready to show and shine. Original Parts Group also took part in the showing and shining, bringing our 1965 Chevelle Malibu and 1967 Buick Skylark to showcase some of our premium quality reproduction parts. (more…)
Original Parts Group was pleased to attend The Grand National Roadster Show last weekend. It was the annual show's 72nd year hosting the longest-running indoor car show in the world. In fact, over 500 show vehicles were on display inside the Fairplex building, including OPGI's 1966 Pontiac GTO, "The Tribute". Take a peek at some of the other rides that we spotted on day one of the three-day-long event. (more…)
Did you know that Original Parts Group was awarded “Best GM Restored Vehicle” for our 1967 Buick GS 400 at the SEMA Show in 2009? in fact, that was the 3rd year in a row that OPGI was presented with the prestigious award. In 2007 the award went to our 1966 Chevelle and in 2008 our 1968 Pontiac GTO was recognized. Can you spot all three award winners in the image below? (more…)
