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Video: Inside the GM Firebird II Turbine Car

Posted on September 4, 2019 by MCG

Here’s a detailed look at the engineering that produced the 1956 Firebird II, the second car in the General Motors gas-turbine dream-car series.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged General Motors, GM Firebird II

Video: Engineering the 1956 GM Firebird II Turbine Dream Car

Posted on March 1, 2018 by MCG

Here’s a rare behind-the-scenes look at the construction of the Firebird II, GM’s turbine-powered family dream car for 1956.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged General Motors, GM Firebird II

Video: GM’s 1956 Car of the Future Drives Itself!

Posted on May 31, 2016 by MCG

1956 GM FB II cabin leftHere’s GM’s 1956 take on self-driving technology in this beautifully preserved color film. Bonus: It’s a musical. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged General Motors, GM Firebird II

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