Entrance to the Proving Ground Complex
A description of the Proving Ground details its facilities including experimental and service shops, offices, living quarters for engineers and driving crews, and a staff of over 200. It highlights a 4 mile high speed loop, two 1.5 mile straight-aways, and extensive test roads replicating driving and weather conditions.
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Proving Ground
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Provin
General Motors Proving Ground at Milford Michigan
General Motors operates the first and largest automobile proving ground on 1245 acres near Milford Michigan. More than 135 tests per vehicle assess power speed endurance braking steering handling comfort and fuel economy. Cars completed at the facility undergo three months of testing to exceed road performance before sale and ensure value and continuous improvement.
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Test Hill
Proving Ground
General Motors
Milford
Michigan
General Motors Car Lines and Frigidaire Offerings
The GM lineup covers CHEVROLET PONTIAC OLDSMOBILE OAKLAND BUICK LASALLE CADILLAC with prices from $395 to $5500, plus Frigidaire electric refrigerators and Delco Light electric plants. The ad touts new designs, four wheel brakes, Fisher Bodies, Duco colors, and GMAC financing options.
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General Motors
Oakland
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