1950s–1980s Car Design and Designer History

Jun62020

Airborne Hot Coffee and the Clay Bowling Ball Pranks

Priceless studio pranks recalled by Bruce Brooks.

Bill Mitchell’s Three Wheeler Time Trials

Graham Bell got the best time. By Bruce Brooks.

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May262020

Jim Musser and Jim Hall, Collaborators in the Chaparrals

John R. Wright interviews Jim Musser who was involved with Chevrolet R&D and the Chaparral connection in the ’60s.

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May182020

Me and the Monzas

Karl Ludvigsen finds himself in the middle of one of the most interesting episodes in the history of the Corvair.

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Apr152020

Norm James is Gone

13 Comments

Mar262020

Cyclops Cut Out

Build Your Very Own Cyclops! Some Assembly Required.

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Mar22020

You’re Quite a Fooler!

Tales from Design Station Zebra. Plus, story and photos of Chuck Jordan’s “ChuckWagon.”

8 Comments

Feb232020

Cyclops Invasion at Bonneville

The Cyclops Racing Team invades Bonneville’s World of Speed. Official Report, Photos, and Video.

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Feb212020

Peter Brock shares the true story behind the Shelby Cobra Daytona

This is a very touching an insightful video interview with Pete Brock. Plus, Carroll Shelby tells stories from his life.

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Feb142020

Clasiq Designer Series-Bill Porter

Video interviews with GM designer Bill Porter by Clasiq.

9 Comments

Feb72020

Clasiq Designer Series-Bill Michalak

Video interviews with GM designer Bill Michalak by Clasiq.

6 Comments

Jan312020

Clasiq Designer Series-Wayne Kady

Video interviews with GM designer Wayne Kady by Clasiq.

7 Comments

Jan292020

Bonham and Gooding Auction Photos 1/16/2020

Photos taken at Bonham and Gooding Auction previews in Scottsdale, Arizona on 1/16/2020.

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Jan272020

Dean’s Garage Book Released

After 18 months of development including a trip to the GM Archives at Design Center, Dean’s Garage, The Future Is Back is finally finished!

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Jan272020

Syd Mead

Syd Mead probably influenced every designer on the planet.

14 Comments

Jan242020

Clasiq Designer Series-Vince Geraci

Video interviews with Chrysler designer Vince Geraci by Clasiq.

Clasiq Designer Series-Frank Pascoe

Video interviews with Chrysler sculptor Frank Pascoe by Clasiq.

4 Comments

Jan82020

Clasiq Designer Series-Elia ‘Russ’ Russinoff

Video interviews with GM designer Elia Russinoff by Clasiq.

5 Comments

Dec232019

Clasiq Designer Series-Buck Mook

Video interviews with Ford designer Buck Mook by Clasiq.

9 Comments

Dec132019

Clasiq Designer Series—Bill Robinson

Video interviews with designer Bill Robinson by Clasiq.

5 Comments

Dec62019

Clasiq Designer Series—George Camp

Video interviews with designer George Camp by Clasiq.

7 Comments

Dec12019

Clasiq Designer Series—David Mcintosh

Video interviews with designer David Mcintosh by Clasiq.

6 Comments

Nov152019

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.

7 Comments

Oct242019

Articles from Car Life Magazine, 1963–1969

Used to be that car magazines had way more content than ads.

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It brought back so many memories. The book captures some of the antics that took place. I recommend Gary’s book for anyone that has an interest to get a glimpse of an era long gone.

John Manoogian II
Very impressed with the emphasis on the “people stories.” Most people think of GM in terms of the cars, whereas you focused on the designers that created the cars. Congratulations on your excellent and personable narrative.

Roy Lonberger
Great book! It will provide many hours of interesting reading. Thank you for writing and publishing it!

Charles Pieier
All the wonderful anecdotes and photos bring laughter and smiles of recollection of the years at GM Design. The other content is equally entertaining, too! One can keep returning to its pages, finding a new topic of interest each time.

George Camp
Gary’s book focuses on the people who drove designs and events at GM Design. It is always informative, sometimes funny and sometimes sad. Picture are breathtaking. Extremely well done.

James Rice
Thank you Gary for this wonderful publication vicariously delivering the human condition nectar recalled from the good old days at GM Design.

Bill Boudreau
Closest thing to an actual time machine I have experienced! The photos, quotes and artwork really transported me back to what was a fabulous time at GM Design.

Len Casillo
I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed The Future is Back. Great stories and wonderful comments! Excellent selection of illustrations and photos!

Peter Brock
The book is providing lots of interesting reading along with so many great photos, illustrations and renderings.

Sheldon Payne
It’s like going to a family reunion and meeting all your old friends, the studios and the models all over again. I can almost smell the fresh clay reading your book.

Ron Will
Reading the stories and anecdotes of designers who shared their experiences in this book allowed me to vicariously imagine what it would have actually been like to have worked in a studio. Thumbs Up Gary!!

Steve Sicklick
Great book Gary. It’s like taking a trip down memory lane!

Denis Burke
I’ve enjoyed the Dean’s Garage book. I know a lot of the designers and places you mention; it’s like a reunion or old-home week.Thank you very much for putting everything together in such a beautifully organized, fun, illuminating way.

Michael Lamm