1950s–1980s Car Design and Designer History

Oct302017

Porsche • 70 Years

There is no substitute. Book Review.

1 Comment

Oct272017

Shelby American—Up Close and Behind the Scenes

Shelby’s staff photographer shares his first hand experiences and many never before published photos.

1 Comment

Oct252017

The Complete Book of Chevrolet Camaro

A concise Camaro historical overview.

TASC4GT

History of GM’s Total Automotive System Concept Program (TASC) and creation of the TASC4GT

13 Comments

Oct42017

Penske’s ’69 Trans Am Camaro

Ever want to know how Penske and Donohue prepared the Trans Am Camaros?

3 Comments

Oct22017

The Ford Mustang Was Conceived By…Shhhh…

Here’s a story you’ve never heard before. A Dean’s Garage Exclusive.

34 Comments

Sep222017

Chevrolet—Racing? Fourteen Years of Raucous Silence

Paul Van Valkenburgh’s classic is mandatory reading for those interested in an insider’s account of Chevrolet’s involvement in racing in the ’60s.

1 Comment

Sep162017

Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild 1930–1968

Ron Will has only a few copies left from the one and only printing!

1 Comment

Aug272017

Dr. Dick Thompson Remembers

Dr. Dick Thompson, arguably the greatest pure Corvette racer of them all.

2 Comments

Aug242017

Double Nickels

Same quirky, non-stop action as Gone in Sixty Seconds. Kids: Learn about CB Radios.

Ed Welburn’s Chaparral Experience

Ed Welburn (Retired GM Design VP) shares his experiences with Jim Hall and driving the Chaparral 2H.

16 Comments

Aug102017

Remembering Strother MacMinn

Tom Semple recounts memories of Strother MacMinn from his Art Center days.

11 Comments

Aug62017

Harley Earl Audio Interview

MstrErl speaks. Plus bonus feature: GM Damsels of Design video.

9 Comments

Aug52017

The Art of the Classic Sports Car

This book features a concise, well-written history of the manufacturers, with superbly photographed examples chosen to represent the marque.—Book Review

1 Comment

Jul302017

History of Donohue’s Porsche 917/10 Turbo

Donohue’s account of initial testing in Germany.

8 Comments

Jul232017

Fiberfab Centurion

Did GM influence Fiberfab to stop production?

3 Comments

Jul192017

Ford Tough

100 Years of Ford Trucks—Book Review

1 Comment

Jul82017

2017 League of Retired Designers Project

Rear engine cars is the focus this year.

9 Comments

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