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1938: The Raymond Loewy Era Begins at Studebaker

Posted on May 28, 2025 by MCG
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Studebaker’s 20-year association with Raymond Loewy and Associates began with the striking 1938 models. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1938 Studebaker, Raymond Loewy, Studehabker | 6 Replies

The Ragtop Look: The 1962-64 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupes

Posted on April 30, 2025 by MCG
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The roofline of the 1962-64 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe was carefully sculpted to mimic a folding convertible top, and the look was a hit. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chevrolet, General Motors, Impala Sport Coupe | 7 Replies

GM’s Fabulous Rail Failure: the 1956 Aerotrain

Posted on April 17, 2025 by MCG
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Despite its sensational jet-age styling, the General Motors Aerotrain was a spectacular flop. Here’s the how and why. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Electro-Motive, General Motors, GM Aerotrain | 5 Replies

A Pontiac Fit for a Queen: The 1963 Maharani Show Car

Posted on April 1, 2025 by MCG

Royally decked out, this Pontiac Bonneville show car of 1963 was given a royal name: the Maharani. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1963 Pontiac Maharini, Bill Mitchell, GM Styling, Pontiac

Year of the Overbite: The Bucktooth 1950 Buicks

Posted on March 13, 2025 by MCG

Unique is an overused word in automotive styling, but it certainly applies to the massive grille teeth of the 1950 Buick. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1950 Buick, Buick, Buick Bucktooth Grille

Video: GM Introduces the Full-Sized 1974 Colonnade Coupes

Posted on February 9, 2025 by MCG

General Motors rarely employs corporate-wide marketing, but it made an exception to intoduce the 1974 full-sized Colonnade Coupes. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Buick, Chevrolet, Colonnade Roof, General Motors, Oldsmobile, Pontiac

In Buick’s Wildest Dreams: The 1954 Wildcat II

Posted on December 15, 2024 by MCG

One of the most radical of the Buick dream cars produced for the GM Motorama was the 1954 Wildcat II. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1954 Buick Wildcat II, Buick, General Motors, GM Motorama

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