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Father of the Dustbuster: The 1986 Pontiac Trans Sport Concept

Posted on April 16, 2024 by MCG

In 1986, Pontiac bravely explored the possibilities for minivans with the quasi-futuristic Trans Sport Concept. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1986 Pontiac Trans Sport Concept, General Motors, Pontiac

Chevrolet’s New Kind of American Car: The 1976 Chevette

Posted on April 13, 2024 by MCG

Meet the 1976 Chevette, a basic rear-drive subcompact that would somehow remain in the Chevrolet lineup through 1987. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevette Scooter, Chevette Woody, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Chevette

Kustom Concept: The 2001 Ford Forty Nine

Posted on April 11, 2024 by MCG

The 2001 Ford Forty Nine was equal parts Detroit concept vehicle and ’50s California Kustom. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chip Foose, Ford, Ford Forty Nine, J Mays

Buick’s Apollo Program, 1973-75

Posted on April 10, 2024 by MCG

In 1973, Buick made its re-entry to the Detroit compact class with the Apollo, a restyled and upgraded version of the Chevrolet Nova. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick, Buick Apollo

’55 Chevrolets That Never Were

Posted on April 9, 2024 by MCG

It took more than two years of work by GM stylists to perfect the exterior design of the groundbreaking 1955 Chevrolet. Let’s take a look at the earlier efforts. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Chevrolet, Clare MacKichan, Harley Earl

Trim New Size, Clean New Style: Chevrolet for 1961

Posted on April 7, 2024 by MCG

Chevrolet adopted more conservative styling for 1961, but with a dramatic new hardtop body style that became known as the Bubble Top. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1961 Chevrolet, Bill Mitchell, Chevrolet, Chevy Bubble Top, Clare MacKichan

Video: Introducing the 1961 Plymouth Valiant

Posted on April 6, 2024 by MCG

Meet the 1961 Valiant, now a member of the Plymough lineup, as we tour the scenic streets of old San Francisco. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1961 Plymouth Valiant, Chrysler Corporation

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