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Six Wild Chevrolets That Never Made it to the Showrooms

Posted on November 14, 2017 by MCG

Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie: Chevrolet is the quintessential American car, turned out by the millions. Here are a half dozen fascinating Chevrolet proposals that never made it to the production line.  Continue reading →

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

Video: Selling the 1960 Chevrolets

Posted on October 3, 2017 by MCG

In 1960, the Chevrolet division of of General Motors was sitting on top of the world, and you can see the bow-tie brand strutting its stuff in this original promotional spot.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1960 Chevrolet, Chevrolet

Twin Engines and Eight-Wheel Drive: The Eisenhauer Freighter

Posted on September 19, 2017 by MCG

Feast your eyes on one of the most unusual motor trucks ever conceived. Ladies and gentlemen, we present the Eisenhauer Freighter. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Eisenhauer Freighter

Video: Dave Garroway pitches the 1953 Corvette

Posted on August 29, 2017 by MCG

This great little promotional reel showcases the exciting new Corvette, a major departure for Chevrolet in 1953. The story of America’s longest-running sports car starts right here. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1953 Corvette, Chevrolet

Video: Inside GM Styling, 1959

Posted on June 22, 2017 by MCG

Here’s a rare, in-depth look behind the scenes into the design process that created the fabulous 1959 Chevrolet. Beautiful color and production values—check it out.  Continue reading →

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

Video: Selling the 1959 Chevrolet

Posted on May 24, 2017 by MCG

By 1959, Americans were already looking back to their pioneer roots and to more simple, homespun ways, as we discover in this original commercial for the plain-Jane Chevrolet Biscayne.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1959 Chevrolet, Chevrolet

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

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