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Chevrolet Vega 2300 "X-Ray Cutaway" Art by Shusei Nagaoka
Category|Automotive
Subcategory|American
Year|1971
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Heritage AdvertisementsAutomotive/AutomotiveCarsChevroletVega 2300Chevrolet Vega 2300 "X-Ray Cutaway" Art by Shusei Nagaoka
Medium/FormatMagazine Ad
Last updated: 18 May 2026
Historical Context
The Sci-Fi Art of the Vega
"Illustrated by the legendary Shusei Nagaoka."
This isn't just a car ad; it's a piece of art history. Created in 1971 to celebrate the Chevrolet Vega 2300 winning "Car of the Year," this stunning X-Ray cutaway was illustrated by the renowned Japanese artist Shusei Nagaoka (famous for Earth, Wind & Fire album covers). The intricate detail reveals the die-cast aluminum engine and coil-spring suspension with a precision that borders on science fiction. A rare convergence of American automotive history and Japanese artistic mastery.
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