1950s–1980s Car Design and Designer History - DeansGarage.com

Remembering Strother MacMinn

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

Harley Earl Audio Interview

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

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

History of Donohue’s Porsche 917/10 Turbo

Donohue’s account of initial testing in Germany.

Fiberfab Centurion

Did GM influence Fiberfab to stop production?

Ford Tough

100 Years of Ford Trucks—Book Review

2017 League of Retired Designers Project

Rear engine cars is the focus this year.

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.

The Story of Manuel Lopez

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

Chevrolet Musclecars

A great collection of engine shots and cutaway engine artwork.

History of Tanks

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

CARS AS ART Exhibit

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

Who designed the Monza GT?

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

Bella Mangusta

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

2016 League of Retired Designers Packard Project

The latest in Packard proposals.

Styling—The Look of Things

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

Russian “Chrysler Aeroflot” Carplane

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

Pontiac Firebird 50 Years

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

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John Krsteski Interview

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

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McQueen’s Motorcycles

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

Heirs to the Airflow

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

Camilo Pardo

Camilo Pardo and His Ford GT Go Full Circle.

Deuce

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

1949 GM Styling Show for Fisher Body Winners

Historic photos from a GM Art & Colour presentation constructed for winners of the 1949 Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild.

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