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Five Far-Out Pontiac Concepts That Never Came To Be

Posted on July 12, 2016 by MCG

1955 Pontiac Strato Star WaldorfFor decades, GM’s Pontiac division carried the flag for the automaker as a youth, style, and performance leader. These five dream cars and concepts from the years 1955 to 2000 Illustrate where some of that style came from.  Continue reading →

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

Five Fabulous but Forgotten Ford Concept Cars

Posted on July 2, 2016 by MCG

1973 Ford Explorer Chicago Auto ShowNot every factory concept car makes it to the production line, but they all have a story. Here are five fascinating examples from the Ford Motor Company over the years.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Ford, Ford concept cars

EyesOn Design 2016

Posted on June 20, 2016 by MCG

1963 Studebaker Avanti John PetruPresenting one of our favorite collector car shows in the Motor City: the EyesOn Design Automotive Design Exhibition. Here’s our report on this year’s event with a big photo gallery.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design, Events | Tagged EyesOn Design

Preview: EyesOn Design 2016

Posted on June 15, 2016 by MCG

2016 EOD Media PreviewComing next Sunday, June 19: One of America’s great classic car shows and a Father’s Day tradition in the Detroit area, the annual EyesOn Design Automotive Exhibition. Here’s our full report from this week’s media preview.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged EyesOn Design

Video: GM’s 1956 Car of the Future Drives Itself!

Posted on May 31, 2016 by MCG

1956 GM FB II cabin leftHere’s GM’s 1956 take on self-driving technology in this beautifully preserved color film. Bonus: It’s a musical. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged General Motors, GM Firebird II

Video: The Fabulous Stout Scarab on the Road Circa 1940

Posted on May 24, 2016 by MCG

Scarab roadAircraft pioneer William B. Stout also created one of the more unique motor vehicles in automotive history, the wondrous Stout Scarab. Here’s some rare footage of a Scarab prototype on the road.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Stout Scarab, Wiliam B. Stout

Video: Torture-Testing the New 1935 Ford

Posted on May 19, 2016 by MCG

Ford 1935 fireman testFireman Bill Brannan has a brand-new 1935 Ford, and he’s going to drive it like he stole it in this Ford promotional short. Lots of fun, check it out.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1935 Ford, Ford

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