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Designed For Distinction: A 1938 Chevrolet Film

Posted on March 11, 2023 by MCG

Here’s a rare, behind-the-scenes look inside the General Motors styling studios as the 1938 Chevrolet took form. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1938 Chevrolet, General Motors, Harley Earl

Italian Rambler: The 1956 Nash Palm Beach

Posted on March 4, 2023 by MCG

Here’s possibly the most elegant Nash Rambler you’ll ever see: the 1956 Palm Beach, created by Battista “Pinin” Farina. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged American Motors, Nash, Rambler Palm Beach

Video: Why the Automakers Still Use Clay Models

Posted on February 26, 2023 by MCG

This could be the most educational 10 minutes you spend today. Here are some excellent insights into the clay modeling process in 21st century car design. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Audi, Bentley, BMW, clay modeling

Secrets of the ’55-’57 Chevrolet Nomad

Posted on January 13, 2023 by MCG

The Chevy Nomad shares remarkably little with the rest of the 1955-57 Chevy passenger-car line. Here’s what makes it special. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Nomad

Riding On Air: The 1959 Ford Levacar Mach I

Posted on January 2, 2023 by MCG

Here’s one of the craziest and cutest experimental prototypes from Ford engineering in the Fifties, the Levacar Mach I.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Andrew A. Kucher, Ford Levacar Mach I, Ford Motor Company

Station Wagon Dreams: The 1958 Plymouth Cabana

Posted on January 1, 2023 by MCG

Finally, a dream car for the whole family. Let’s take a closer look at the 1958 Plymouth Cabana station wagon. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chrysler, John Samsen, Plymouth, Plymouth Cabana

One Last Look at the Forward Look: Chrysler For 1961

Posted on December 28, 2022 by MCG

Chrysler Corporation design chief Virgil Exner was a style leader of the Motor City with his dramatic Forward Look theme, and it reached its finale with the 1961 Chryslers. Continue reading →

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