Press Release

GM Announces Restoration Parts Exhibit

09/09/96

GM Restoration Parts on Display in GM Building


DETROIT, Sept. 5 -- A 1950's-style drive-in restaurant
motif complete with a juke box that plays "oldies" music is the
centerpiece of a new General Motors Restoration Parts display in the
GM Building's East Exhibit Hall for a week beginning Monday,
Sept. 9. Three restored vehicles -- a yellow 1969 Camaro Pro Street
car, 1966 bright red Corvette and 1962 white Corvette; all
meticulously restored, utilizing hundreds of parts available through
the GM Restoration Parts Program -- complete the nostalgic scene. New
parts for vintage GM cars and trucks available from official GM
Restoration Parts licensees are featured in the exhibit.

According to Robert D. Cheyne, manager of trademark licensing for GM
Service Parts Operations (SPO), the new display was created to
showcase the GM Restoration Parts Program to the growing group of
automotive enthusiasts who are restoring their vintage GM vehicles to
their original showroom condition. "With GM Restoration Parts,
enthusiasts really can bring back the good old days," said
Cheyne. More than 16,000 official parts are available for vintage GM
cars and trucks, he said.

The display is open to the public and will be in the East Exhibit Hall
on the first floor of the GM Building, 3044 West Grand Boulevard,
through Sept. 13. Exhibit Hall hours are Monday through Friday from 8
a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cheyne explained that the GM Restoration Parts Program is evidence of
GM's commitment to the restoration parts market. "Through the program,
restoration enthusiasts have access to quality, original equipment
parts and accessories produced to specifications by approved, licensed
manufacturers using original blueprints and, when available, original
GM-owned tooling. Our program is extensive and growing. Since our
licensee offerings are based on market demand, we even have hubcaps
for 1932 Chevrolets."

Through licensees, GM parts that are in demand by restoration
enthusiasts, but have been discontinued by GM can be
manufactured. Equity Management, Inc., the exclusive agent for the GM
Restoration Parts Licensing Program, identifies market demands for
certain vehicle parts and then finds licensees to make and market the
parts as GM Restoration Parts. Licensees use the GM Restoration Parts
Emblem to identify their commitment to supplying vintage parts that
meet original quality standards and specifications.

SPO, headquartered in Flint, Mich., markets automotive replacement
parts and accessories worldwide under the GM and ACDelco brand
names. SPO also provides inventory consultation and recommendations
for improvement in parts, accessories and service merchandising under
the GM Goodwrench Service banner. For more information, visit the
ACDelco "On The Edge" web site at http://www.acdelco.com and the GM
Goodwrench Service "Cyberbay" at http://www.gmgoodwrench.com.