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Video: Styling the Motor Car at General Motors, 1949

Posted on June 8, 2019 by MCG

In living color, here’s an original film with rare look inside the styling process at General Motors circa 1949. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, General Motors, Harley Earl, Oldsmobile, Pontiac

Inspector Gadget’s Dream Car: The 1953 Ford X-100

Posted on June 1, 2019 by MCG

Loaded with more than 50 futuristic gimmicks and gadgets, the 1953 X-100 was.the Ford Motor Company’s first full-fledged dream car.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Ford Motor Company, Ford X-100

According to Volkswagen: A Glossary of Current Styling Terms

Posted on May 15, 2019 by MCG

Are you up-to-date on your automotive designer lingo? Check out this handy glossary from Volkswagen. Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Technology | Tagged Automotive Design Terms, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Arteon

A Never-Was Pontiac Pickup: The 2010 G8 Sport Truck

Posted on May 14, 2019 by MCG

Pontiac offered a pickup truck? Well, almost. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged General Motors, Pontiac, Pontiac G8 ST

Video: The 1981 Ford Cockpit Concept by Ghia

Posted on April 30, 2019 by MCG

From one of yesterday’s tomorrows, here’s a creative solution to the urban transportation problem: The 1981 Ford Cockpit Concept. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1981 Ford Cockpit Concept, Ford, Ford Motor Company

Aluminum Dreams: The 1959 Scimitars by Brooks Stevens

Posted on March 31, 2019 by MCG

Meet three of the wilder dream cars from the thick portfolio of designer Brooks Stevens: the 1959 Scimitars. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1959 Scimitar, Brooks Stevens

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

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