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Plastic Memories: Monogram’s Big T Model Kit

Posted on March 11, 2017 by MCG

Here’s what every little gearhead lusted after in 1962: the king of the hot rod model kits, the Monogram Big T. Join us for a closer look at the plastic marvel. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Monogram Big T

California Dreaming: The 1965 Chevrolet Surfer I

Posted on March 4, 2017 by MCG

For the 1965 show car season, Chevrolet created this memorable ensemble: a custom El Camino roadster pulling a Gaylord ski boat, with each one sporting a muscular 396 big-block V8. Here’s the story.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chevrolet, Surfer I Show Car

Video: Engineering the 1934 Chrysler Airflow

Posted on March 1, 2017 by MCG

This original 1934 factory film explores the ground-breaking engineering that produced the fascinating but doomed Chrysler Airflow. it’s a great story, don’t miss it. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chrysler, Chrysler Airflow

Inside the Chevy 409 V8

Posted on February 21, 2017 by MCG

1962-chevrolet-409-409-hpThe 409 V8 may be a dead end in the Chevrolet high-performance story, but it’s a fascinating one, and more than worthy of a closer look. Here’s the lowdown on a nearly forgotten engine.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet 409

Sixties Sensation: The 1968 Dodge Daroo I Show Car

Posted on February 15, 2017 by MCG

In the late ’60s, the wild Barris-created Daroo I generated loads of attention for Dodge on the custom car show circuit. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Daroo I, Dodge, George Barris

Video: Behind the Scenes with the 1951 GM LeSabre Dream Car

Posted on February 14, 2017 by MCG

In this rare General  Motors footage, watch as some finishing touches are applied to Harley Earl’s masterpiece, the 1951 LeSabre dream car.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged GM LeSabre, Harley Earl

The Automotive Art of Stevan Dohanos

Posted on February 12, 2017 by MCG

Many of Stevan Dohanos’ cover paintings for the Saturday Evening Post were celebrations of the automobile in American life. Here’s a small sampling of his memorable work.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Stevan Dohanos

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