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A Spirited Preview: The 1974 Gremlin G-II Concept

Posted on April 17, 2024 by MCG

With the Gremlin G-II Concept in 1974, American Motors foreshadowed the Gremlin’s successor, the 1979 AMC Spirit.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1974 AMC Gremlin G-II, AMC Gremlin, AMC Spirit, American Motors

Father of the Dustbuster: The 1986 Pontiac Trans Sport Concept

Posted on April 16, 2024 by MCG

In 1986, Pontiac bravely explored the possibilities for minivans with the quasi-futuristic Trans Sport Concept. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1986 Pontiac Trans Sport Concept, General Motors, Pontiac

MCG Executive Briefing for April 15, 2024

Posted on April 14, 2024 by MCG

This 1966 Aston Martin DB6 will be among the headliners at the Barrett-Jackon Palm Beach auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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Chevrolet’s New Kind of American Car: The 1976 Chevette

Posted on April 13, 2024 by MCG

Meet the 1976 Chevette, a basic rear-drive subcompact that would somehow remain in the Chevrolet lineup through 1987. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevette Scooter, Chevette Woody, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Chevette

MCG Executive Briefing for April 12, 2024

Posted on April 11, 2024 by MCG

Toyota unvieled the 2025 4Runner with two new trim levels and an available hybrid option. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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Kustom Concept: The 2001 Ford Forty Nine

Posted on April 11, 2024 by MCG

The 2001 Ford Forty Nine was equal parts Detroit concept vehicle and ’50s California Kustom. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chip Foose, Ford, Ford Forty Nine, J Mays

Buick’s Apollo Program, 1973-75

Posted on April 10, 2024 by MCG

In 1973, Buick made its re-entry to the Detroit compact class with the Apollo, a restyled and upgraded version of the Chevrolet Nova. Continue reading →

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