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Video: Chrysler Design’s Tour De Force, the 1995 Atlantic Concept

Posted on October 31, 2022 by MCG

To be perfectly honest, many concept vehicles from the Motor City aren’t all that memorable. Here today, gone tomorrow. That can’t be said for the 1995 Chrysler Atlantic. It’s a genuine classic. Continue reading →

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

How it Works: The Toyota Mirai Fuel-Cell Vehicle

Posted on September 28, 2022 by MCG

Many car enthusiasts see great potential in hydrogen fuel cells. So let’s take a quick  look at the most popular production fuel-cell vehicle available in the USA, the Toyota Mirai. Continue reading →

Posted in Design | Tagged FCEV, Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Electic Vehicle, Toyota Mirai

A Mystery Car From a 1946 Future

Posted on September 20, 2022 by MCG

We don’t know anything about this fascinating car of the future from circa 1946. But we wish we did.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1946 Dream Car, Goodall Fabrics

Fastback Forerunner: The 1965 Dodge Charger II Concept

Posted on August 1, 2022 by MCG

This dramatic design was at one point slated to become the next Chrysler Turbine, but instead it foreshadowed the 1966 Dodge Charger production car. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Carl Cameron, Chrysler Corporation, Dodge Charger, Dodge Charger II

A Lost Brooks Stevens Sport Coupe From 1954

Posted on July 15, 2022 by MCG

It’s long forgotten now, but famed industrial designer Brooks Stevens created this rakish sports coupe for the April 1954 issue of Car Life magazine. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Brooks Stevens, Car Life Magazine

Sport Wagon Dreams: The 1990 Oldsmobile Expression

Posted on June 25, 2022 by MCG

The stunning 1990 Oldsmobile Expression concept was designed to be the station wagon of the future. But soon the world would learn that the station wagon didn’t have much of a future, and neither did Oldsmobile. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1990 Oldsmobile Expression, Oldsmobile

Viper’s Little Brother: The 1997 Dodge Copperhead Concept

Posted on May 29, 2022 by MCG

In 1997, Chrysler designers imagined a smaller, lighter, more affordable version of the mighty Dodge Viper and called it the Copperhead. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Dodge Copperhead Concept, Dodge Viper

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