I believe this really wasn't GM hype...the 1955 Chevrolet was the first car to not share design (in major components) with any previous GM model...even Hydra-Matic division came up with two new automatic transmissions-what became the 350 and hotter 375-for its new engines, along with new Muncie manual 3 and 4-speed transmissions.
That "level braking" is total BULLS**T. If you look closely starting @4:06, you will notice that during the braking sequence of all the cars EXCEPT the Chevrolet, the blades of grass are moving in the breeze, but STILL when the Chevy is braking. The film is stopped just before the nose dive would occur! CHEAP TRICK BY CHEVROLET!
Thus a classic was born
I believe this really wasn't GM hype...the 1955 Chevrolet was the first car to not share design (in major components) with any previous GM model...even Hydra-Matic division came up with two new automatic transmissions-what became the 350 and hotter 375-for its new engines, along with new Muncie manual 3 and 4-speed transmissions.
I'd like to put in my order for the new 55 Chevy! Cool Video man!👍
That "level braking" is total BULLS**T. If you look closely starting @4:06, you will notice that during the braking sequence of all the cars EXCEPT the Chevrolet, the blades of grass are moving in the breeze, but STILL when the Chevy is braking. The film is stopped just before the nose dive would occur! CHEAP TRICK BY CHEVROLET!