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Forerunner of the Hawk: The 1955 Studebaker President Speedster

Posted on June 1, 2017 by MCG

Before there was a Studebaker Hawk, there was the 1955 President Speedster, and it foreshadowed the style and features of the 1956-1964 Hawk model line. Let’s have a closer look.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1955 President Speedster, Studebaker

Buick’s Lost Motorama Roadster: the 1955 Wildcat III

Posted on May 23, 2017 by MCG

Nobody seems to know for sure what became of the Wildcat III, Buick’s sporty 1955 Motorama dream car. Let’s have another look at the gone-but-not-forgotten four-seat roadster.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Buick, Buick Wildcat III, GM Motorama

Stillborn: The 1947 Willys 6-70

Posted on May 18, 2017 by MCG

Flush with success with the World War II Jeep, Willys-Overland attempted to re-enter the passenger car market in 1947 with the model 6-70. It never happened, alas, but it’s a fascinating story.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Willys 6-70, Willys-Overland

Video: The 1955 Turin Auto Show

Posted on May 16, 2017 by MCG

See all the latest models from the United Kingdom and Europe for 1955 in this vintage newsreel feature covering the 37th Salone dell’Automobile di Torino—the Turin Motor Show.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Turin Motor Show

Chevy’s Baby Riviera: The 1964 Super Nova

Posted on May 6, 2017 by MCG

One of the most handsome Chevrolet show cars of the 1960s never made it to production in its original form, but it was influential all the same. Here’s a quick look at the 1964 Super Nova. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Super Nova

Five Fabulous, Forgotten Cadillac Dream Cars

Posted on April 18, 2017 by MCG

GM’s flagship Cadillac division has produced some noteworthy dream cars and experimentals over the years. Lest we forget, here’s a quick look back at some of the more unusual examples.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Bertone, Cadillac, Zagato

One-Off Factory Fastback: The 1964 Comet Super Cyclone

Posted on April 16, 2017 by MCG

Created for the ’60s custom car show circuit, Mercury’s 1964 Comet Super Cyclone was one of a kind. Here’s some backstory to the wild factory custom. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Comet Super Cyclone, Dearborn Steel Tubing, Mercury, Vince Gardner

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