26Jul 2023
By jbennett no comments Featured Products OPGI News Tech Tips

Road Trip Ready: Equip your GM Classic with OPGI

OPGI Customer Daniel Crosson 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Gear up for an unforgettable summer road trip! Summer is here, and the open road beckons to classic car enthusiasts. Whether you're planning a nostalgic trip down memory lane or exploring new destinations, OPGI has got you covered. With our exciting Anniversary Sale, you can equip your GM Classic with top-quality parts and accessories, ensuring a safe and memorable road trip this summer. Get ready to hit the road with confidence, knowing that…

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10Jul 2023
By jbennett one comment Featured Products OPGI News Tech Tips

Lamps and Lenses: Illuminate Your GM Classic Car

When it comes to restoring or upgrading your classic car, the importance of high-quality lamps and lenses cannot be overstated. These components play a crucial role in illuminating your vehicle, ensuring both safety and aesthetics. At Original Parts Group (OPGI), we take great pride in presenting a diverse range of expertly crafted options that will meet and exceed your expectations. (more…)

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29Jun 2023
By jbennett no comments Car Spotlights

GM Classic Stars: An OPGI Cinema Spotlight

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…

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30May 2023
By jbennett no comments Chevy Industry News OPGI News

Original or Restomod: The Choice is Yours!

When restoring a GM classic car, enthusiasts encounter a crucial choice: maintain its originality or embark on a resto-mod project blending vintage looks with modern upgrades? This decision fuels spirited debates among car enthusiasts. In this blog, we delve into the merits of preserving authenticity in original classics versus the captivating appeal of resto modding. (more…)

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3May 2023
By jbennett 2 comments Buick Cadillac Car Spotlights Chevy Events & Appearances Oldsmobile Pontiac

The 35th Seal Beach Classic Car Show: One For the Books

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…)

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13Apr 2023
By jbennett 2 comments Buick Car Spotlights

The Skylark: One Man’s Dream, Another Man’s Treasure

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…

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4Apr 2023
By jbennett no comments OPGI News

Your Catalog from OPGI

Havent received your 2023 GM Restoration and Performance parts catalog from OPGI yet? Well, it's probably one of two things, you are not on the list yet or your make-specific catalog is still on the way. The good news is you can request a printed copy any time at opgi.com, or if you'd prefer you can download a digital copy for advanced access to an extensive selection of quality Restoration and Performance Parts and Accessories for your GM A-Body, G-Body,…

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16Mar 2023
By jbennett one comment Car Spotlights Chevy

The El Camino Returns

Chevy's tentative jump into the "sedan/pickup" segment finally stuck with the return of the El Camino in 1964. First available in 1959 as a response to Ford's Ranchero, it was based on the full-size B-body. After 1960 it was discontinued, while Ford shifted their Ranchero from full-size in 1959 to their new Falcon compact platform in 1960. Strong Ranchero sales in the US prompted Chevy to jump back on the bandwagon with the 1964 El Camino. For its first couple…

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13Jan 2023
By jbennett no comments Cadillac Car Spotlights

The Cadillac of Cadillac’s – 1966 Fleetwood Brougham

The 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham is the Cadillac of Cadillacs. The Brougham package gave its owners many luxurious options including a vinyl top, adjustable reading lamps, and rear footrests, not to mention its most talked about feature, rear picnic tables! Along with those luxuries and the infamous overlooked trunk, Mike Sarnataro found himself the perfect ride when he found his Fleetwood. (more…)

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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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