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Jun162017

David Holls-designed 1932 Model KB Boattail Speedster

I saw this car at the Pavillions car show in Scottsdale a few years ago. It stopped me cold. Monumentally impressive.

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June 16, 201712 CommentsDave HollsBy Gary Smith
Jun132017

The Story of Manuel Lopez

“I simply want the world to know that men like Manuel Lopez still exist.”—Michael Lamm

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June 13, 20176 CommentsMichael LammBy Gary Smith
May262017

Chevrolet Musclecars

A great collection of engine shots and cutaway engine artwork.

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May 26, 20171 CommentBooksBy Gary Smith
May192017

History of Tanks

Leave it to historian Stan Mott to uncover the little known history of tanks.

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May 19, 20176 CommentsCartoons, Stan MottBy Gary Smith
May122017

CARS AS ART Exhibit

Two hundred pieces of original concept car art representing the 1950s up through today’s designs will be on display.

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May 12, 20174 CommentsLeague of Retired Designers, Public Service AnnouncementsBy Gary Smith
May52017

Who designed the Monza GT?

Phil Hill, Bill Mitchell, and the Monza GT. By Paul Deesen.

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May 5, 20176 CommentsLarry Shinoda, Paul DeesenBy Gary Smith
Apr282017

Bella Mangusta

The complete story of Dick Ruzzin’s Chevy powered Mangusta. Book Review.

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April 28, 20174 CommentsBooks, Dick RuzzinBy Gary Smith
Apr222017

2016 League of Retired Designers Packard Project

The latest in Packard proposals.

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April 22, 20172 CommentsLeague of Retired DesignersBy Gary Smith
Apr62017

Styling—The Look of Things

Original 76-page GM brochure from 1955 describing design and the styling process.

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April 6, 201711 CommentsGM BrochuresBy Gary Smith
Mar312017

Russian “Chrysler Aeroflot” Carplane

Stalin’s secret weapons designer, Igor Sokerov, to the resuce.

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March 31, 20173 CommentsMott's Spots, Stan MottBy Gary Smith
Mar262017

Pontiac Firebird 50 Years

I about had a heart attack when the ’70 Trans Am hit the streets. Book Review.

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March 26, 2017Leave a commentBooksBy Gary Smith
Mar172017

John Krsteski Interview

Design Manager at Hyundai North America and a very inspiring digital artist.

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March 17, 2017Leave a commentDesigners, John KrsteskiBy Gary Smith
Mar152017

McQueen’s Motorcycles

Steve McQueen was the real deal. An authentic enthusiast. Book review.

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March 15, 20172 CommentsBooks, Motorcycles, Steve McQueenBy Gary Smith
Mar92017

Heirs to the Airflow

Chrysler’s ugly duckling inspired a lot of copycats. By Michael Lamm.

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March 9, 20179 CommentsCar Design, Chrysler Design, Michael LammBy Gary Smith
Mar62017

Camilo Pardo

Camilo Pardo and His Ford GT Go Full Circle.

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March 6, 20177 CommentsCamilo Pardo, Ford DesignBy Gary Smith
Mar22017

Deuce

The original hot rod condensed to pictorial essays of 32 iconic examples.

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March 2, 20172 CommentsBooksBy Gary Smith
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