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Mid-Engine Corvette Prototypes: A Brief History

Posted on April 12, 2017 by MCG

Mid-engine prototypes—and rumors and speculation about them—are a major part of Corvette lore. Here we take a quick look back at a few memorable examples. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chevrolet, Corvette

California Dreaming: The 1965 Chevrolet Surfer I

Posted on March 4, 2017 by MCG

For the 1965 show car season, Chevrolet created this memorable ensemble: a custom El Camino roadster pulling a Gaylord ski boat, with each one sporting a muscular 396 big-block V8. Here’s the story.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chevrolet, Surfer I Show Car

Video: Engineering the 1934 Chrysler Airflow

Posted on March 1, 2017 by MCG

This original 1934 factory film explores the ground-breaking engineering that produced the fascinating but doomed Chrysler Airflow. it’s a great story, don’t miss it. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chrysler, Chrysler Airflow

Renaissance Roadster Wins the 2017 Ridler Award

Posted on February 27, 2017 by MCG

This year’s Ridler Award at the Detroit Autorama goes to the owner/builder team of Nancy and Buddy Jordan and Steve Frisbie with a reimagined 1933 Ford they call the Renaissance Roadster. Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Hot Rods | Tagged Detroit Autorama, Ridler Award

Pirelli Great 8 Chosen at the 2017 Detroit Autorama

Posted on February 24, 2017 by MCG

Straight from the show floor at Cobo Center, here are the Pirelli Great 8 finalists for the Ridler Award at the 2017 Detroit Autorama. They’ve selected a fascinating assortment of cars this year—please check them out. Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Events, Hot Rods | Tagged Detroit Autorama, Pirelli Great 8, Ridler Award

Sixties Sensation: The 1968 Dodge Daroo I Show Car

Posted on February 15, 2017 by MCG

In the late ’60s, the wild Barris-created Daroo I generated loads of attention for Dodge on the custom car show circuit. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Daroo I, Dodge, George Barris

Video: Behind the Scenes with the 1951 GM LeSabre Dream Car

Posted on February 14, 2017 by MCG

In this rare General  Motors footage, watch as some finishing touches are applied to Harley Earl’s masterpiece, the 1951 LeSabre dream car.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged GM LeSabre, Harley Earl

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