Get ready for the ultimate Dream Giveaway, honoring automotive history with a carefully restored 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Hurst. This masterpiece, one of two vehicles awaiting its fortunate winner, showcases a detailed rotisserie restoration. (more…)
OPGI is thrilled to share that our RESTOPARTS® brand has made its mark on a brand-new automotive show! Helping Hands Garage, hosted by Katie Osborne and Collete Davis, is set to feature our products in an upcoming episode on Speedvision TV. (more…)
Continuing in Original Parts Group's series, 'Enthusiasts Tell Their Stories', we're excited to share OPGI customer Bill Caudill's story on his 1970 Grand Prix. At just 16 years old, Bill was hooked on Pontiacs when he pulled his first LeMans from a field. Now, at 58, he's owned over 40 Pontiacs, from beaters to beauties, showing his love for these classic rides. (more…)
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…)
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…
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…)
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…)
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…
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…)
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…