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Dreams and Nightmares–chapter three

Posted on April 4, 2013 by MCG
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Here’s the latest editon of Dreams and Nightmares, where MCG presents the best—and worst—in advanced automotive design.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | 10 Replies

MCG Car Spotter’s Guide to the 1955-64 Pontiac

Posted on January 18, 2013 by MCG
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This MCG Car Spotter’s Guide spotlights what many regard as the golden age of full-size Pontiacs: the years 1955 though 1964.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Car Spotter's Guides, Design | Tagged Pontiac | 8 Replies

Video: Great old Harley Earl footage

Posted on January 7, 2013 by MCG
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REVISED AND UPDATED: Here’s a not-too-long historical video (around eight minutes) with the spotlight on a true auto industry pioneer: Harley Earl. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged General Motors, Harley Earl | 3 Replies

Dreams and Nightmares—the clay studio edition

Posted on December 26, 2012 by MCG
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Here’s a second installment in MCG’s Dreams and Nightmares miniseries. In this big photo essay, we look at all the fascinating things that can go right and wrong in the modeling phase of automotive design.

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Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged clay modeling, styling studio | 10 Replies

Up on the roof

Posted on December 11, 2012 by MCG
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If you’re a fan of old factory car photos (and who isn’t?) you’ve surely noticed the interesting setting for some GM pics from the 1930s. Like this one, for instance.

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Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged General Motors, GM, Harley Earl | 7 Replies

The Year in Cars: 1949

Posted on December 5, 2012 by MCG
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The 1949 model year was a big one for the American automakers, with major product changes nearly across the board.  Continue reading →

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MCG’s turkey day turkeys

Posted on November 22, 2012 by MCG
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Ugly is such an unfair word…

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More on The Year in Cars: 1932

Posted on November 21, 2012 by MCG
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Here’s a followup piece to the recent feature at Motor City Garage, “The Year in Cars: 1932.”  Continue reading →

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