This rare General Motors film from 1958, in clear, beautiful color, details the design and construction of the Firebird III turbine-powered dream car. There are countless fascinating technical insights here—have a look. Continue reading
Category Archives: Design
Video: The Sensational 1953 GM Motorama
The General Motors Motorama must be the greatest factory auto show of all time. Here’s an excellent little GM newsreel presenting the show’s 1953 debut at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. Continue reading
Chevy Nomads That Never Were
The Nomad is an enduring concept at Chevrolet, stretching back more than 60 years and taking countless forms. Here are a few Nomad prototypes that never made it to the production line. Continue reading
Video: Engineering the Jaguar E-Type
This great little film tells the story of the Jaguar E-Type, including its two famous prototypes, E1A and E2A. The E-Type legend starts here. Continue reading
EyesOn Design Automotive Design Exhibition 2018
One of America’s top classic car shows, the EyesOn Design Automotive Design Exhibition is a Motor City institution. Here’s our report on this year’s event with a big photo gallery.
The Birth of the Studebaker Hawks
In 1956, Studebaker introduced the Hawk line—a stylish flock of coupes and hardtops that made the automaker’s final years more memorable. Here’s a look at the four original Hawk models that launched the series. Continue reading
Preview: EyesOn Design 2018
Mark your calendar for next Sunday, June 17. It’s time for one of America’s great car shows and a Father’s Day tradition: the EyesOn Design Automotive Exhibition. From the media preview earlier this week, here’s our full report.