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Month: May 2026

Editor's Note

Internet problems reminded me of U.S. automakers in the 1970s

May 2, 2026 Steve 0

I proved to be wrong when I recently wrote that most readers might not notice that Indie Auto is moving. Internet problems resulted in not being able to post new content or send out the […]

1977 Pontiac Phantom
Drive-By Musings

The good and bad of William Mitchell’s 1977 Pontiac Phantom

May 2, 2026 Steve 8

(EXPANDED FROM 12/18/2020) Indie Auto’s internet connection is finally working, so let’s take another look at William Mitchell’s swan song, the 1977 Pontiac Phantom. I must admit to feeling ambivalent about this concept car. Although […]

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