Doug,
I'll concede that fact, as all GM engines were developed (and I guess
continue to be) by the engine group. After all, that is one of the
benefits of having a multi faceted corporation. But, Based on the fact
that the engine looks more like other earlier Buick engines than others
in the GM fleet, I'd guess that the design was more Buick in derivation
than other GM models. Also, the engine has always been "considered" a
Buick product even though it was used in other divisions. Much as the
350 is a Chevy although highly utilized by other GM divisions. I'd like
to know if your dad shares that feeling.
Regards,
Joe
Douglas Mitchell wrote:
>
> Joe and others,
>
> The 215 CI V8 was originally developed not by Buick, but rather
> by GM Corporate engine group. My dad was the chief engineer/designer
> on this engine as well as several others. Some of his engines were
> then modified by the divisions to suit their needs. Sometimes with
> disasterous results (Vega 2300). GM sold the rights and the casting
> equipment for the 215 in about 1967. It was felt that as the cars
> continued to grow, the light weight engine was not needed. My dad
> still grouses about GM selling this engine.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Doug Mitchell
> dmitchel@ismi.net
> dmitchel@ford.com
> '73 Spitfire 1500
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