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Video: Designing the 1965 Corvair

Posted on March 26, 2019 by MCG

Here’s some rare vintage footage from General Motors with great insights into the stunning design of the 1965 Corvair. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1965 Corvair, Chevrolet, General Motors

Pontiac’s Sporty Wagon Concept: Firebird Type K

Posted on March 12, 2019 by MCG

Enthusiasts have always been drawn to sports car/station wagon hybrids, in theory at least. Pontiac’s stab at the concept in 1977-79 was the Firebird Type K. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Firebird Type K, General Motors, Pontiac

Video: 1957 Chevrolet—Safety Built In

Posted on March 6, 2019 by MCG

Chevrolet and Ford took very different approaches to automotive safety in 1957. Here’s the Chevy perspective in an original Jam Handy dealer film.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1957 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, General Motors, Jam Handy

A Historic GM Blunder: The 1939 Short Frame Buicks

Posted on February 21, 2019 by MCG

Goof-ups and recalls are nothing new—they’re as old as the auto industry. Here’s a classic example, the infamous short-framed 1939 Buick.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1939 Buick, Buick, General Motors, Short Frame Buick

Turbine Dream Truck: 1966 Chevrolet Turbo Titan III

Posted on February 16, 2019 by MCG

GM’s experiments with the gas turbine engine didn’t end with the Firebird concept cars. There was also a futuristic tractor-trailer rig called the Turbo Titan III.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet Turbo Titan III, General Motors, GM Turbine

Video: Introducing the 1982 Corvette

Posted on February 16, 2019 by MCG

Here’s an interesting peek under the fiberglass of the 1982 Corvette, the final year of the third-generation sports car by Chevrolet. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged C3 Corvette, Chevrolet Corvette, General Motors

Video: Introducing Australia’s Own Car, the 1956 FE Holden

Posted on February 9, 2019 by MCG

Welcome to Australia, where the flora, the fauna, and even the automobiles are different. Here’s GM Australia’s new offering for 1956, the Holden FE. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Holden, Holden FE

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