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Almost Too New To Be True: Marketing the 1958 Chevrolets

Posted on November 14, 2020 by MCG

Chevrolet truly was all new for 1958, but not all the bold features stuck for very long. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1958 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, General Motors, Joel Aldred

Emergency-Room Engineering: The 1962 Chevy II

Posted on October 21, 2020 by MCG

For a car that was rushed into production in a matter of months, the Chevy II enjoyed a long and successful life. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Corvair, Chevy II, Chevy Nova, General Motors

Video: How a Manual Transmission Works

Posted on September 19, 2020 by MCG

Ever wonder exactly how a traditional manual transmission operates? Here’s an entertaining and educational look inside, courtesy of a 1936 Chevrolet film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Chevrolet, Jam Handy

The Square Bodies: GM’s 1973-87 Light Trucks

Posted on September 2, 2020 by MCG

From 1973 to 1987, General Motors built millions of the most beloved light trucks in North America. Enthusiasts call these familiar machines the Square Bodies.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, General Motors, GMC, Square Bodies

Reinventing the Low-Price Field: The 1929 Chevrolet Six

Posted on August 20, 2020 by MCG

On November 17, 1928, General Motors turned the low-priced field upside down with the introduction of the 1929 Chevrolet six.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1929 Chevrolet, Alfred P. Sloan, Chevrolet, Chevrolet AC International, Henry Crane, William S. Knudsen

A Corvette Sting Ray Four-Seater?

Posted on August 8, 2020 by MCG

Corvette prototypes have taken countless forms over the years. Here’s a furtive attempt at a 1963 Sting Ray four-seater from GM Styling. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chevrolet, Corvette Sting Ray, Ed Cole

American Engineer: A 1956 Chevrolet Film

Posted on July 7, 2020 by MCG

In 1956, Chevrolet produced this cinematic tribute to science and technology called American Engineer.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, General Motors

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