The Lincoln XL-500 (Phantom)
Possibly the only show car that ever destroyed a restaurant.
Ford’s X-100 (aka Continental 195X)
The X-100 is easily Ford’s most important concept car—and it was distinctly a Ford product.
Car Designs of the 1937 Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild
The story of the 1937 Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild, by Ron Will.
Cap’n Stan’s Pencil Saver
New & Improved! Fantabulous! Cheap-O! Easy-To-Use!
The Styling Section Music Committee
Another of Stan’s and Robert’s attempts to steer GM’s juggernaut. By Stan Mott.
McNamara’s Interchangeability Study
McNamara had clay models created to test parts interchangeability between car models (like GM).
The ‘59 Chevrolet and the Ford Quicksilver
“On seeing the ‘59 Chevrolet clay model, Ford designers soon convinced themselves that GM had somehow caught on to what Ford was doing and was purposely trying to mislead them.”
Lincoln in a Box
Some 900 new 1936 Lincoln-Zephyrs also went overseas—shipped in crates.
Ford Mustang Mach 2
The Ford Mach 2 and the short careers of Knudsen and Shinoda at Ford.
Ford Designer McKinley W. (Mac) Thompson, Jr.
Highlights of the career of Mac Thompson—Ford Designer from 1956–1985.
Ford Designer Gil Spear’s Idea Sketchbook
Fascinating images from Ford designer Gil Spear’s idea and innovation sketchbook.
Royal Oak League Show 2021
Photos from the League of Retired Designers 2021 show at the Royal Oak Historical Society, Royal Oak, Michigan.
Ford Studio Renderings
Anybody know George Theophelis, Barry, or Lampe, Ford Designers?
How A Body Design Is Developed at General Motors
A satirical mid-’50s look at the GM design process by Stan Mott.
League of Retired Designers 2020
The League’s Exhibit at the Royal Oak Historical Museum
The Matterhorn Proposal
In which Stan Mott proposes to scale the Matterhorn on a 1960 Scat-Kitty.
Cyclops Cut Out
Build Your Very Own Cyclops! Some Assembly Required.
2019 League Project: Stutz
Stutz Bearcat—A memorable and significant car in American automobile history was this year’s focus for the League of Retired Designers.
Ron Will’s Sketch Collection
A collection of studio sketches.
Dean’s Garage Book Update and GM Heritage Center Photos
Dean’s Garage Book update and photos from the GM Heritage Center.
2018 League Pierce-Arrow Project
2018 League project. NEW Renderings.
Mustang Concepts
Ideas, styling experiments, accessories, and blunders that never made it to market (and some that did!).
Photos from the Day Found Online
Photos of showcars and studio shots from the day found online from anonymous sources.
Studio Art Found Online
An interesting collection of renderings and designs, past and present.