They Don’t Write Songs About Volvos
They Don’t Write Songs About Volvos. Or do they?
Fantastic Dave Holls Video Interview
A great video interview with Dave Holls from the late 1990s.
1946 Cadillac Concept Car Becomes Crash Test Dummy
How one of GM’s most intriguing concept cars ended its days.
Bumper Hero
Product endorsements on Dean’s Garage are rare. So rare, in fact, that this is the first since the site’s launch in March, 2009.
Ford’s Romeo Proving Grounds
An in-depth look at Ford’s Romeo Proving Grounds. By Todd Duhnke.
Mitchell’s A-Body Boattail Riviera
“What hurt the boattail was to widen it. It got so wide, a speedboat became a tugboat.”-Bill Mitchell
The Ferrari Pickups of Brazil
In 1956 Brazil mandated automobile production to comprise 95% Brazilian parts and labor within five years or be forced out.
GM Designer Robert Munson
Very talented Bob Munson shares his passion for car design.
Design of the 1952 Ford
Another fascinating insider look at Ford’s design development—the 1952 Ford. By Jim and Cheryl Farrell. NEW PHOTOS ADDED TO POST!
Arizona Proving Ground
An in-depth look at Ford’s Arizona Proving Grounds. By Todd Duhnke.
Leo Pruneau
When we ask Leo a question, you know you are going to get an answer!
An Evening with Wayne Kady, GM Designer
Wayne Kady discusses some of his experiences as the Chief Designer for Cadillac and Buick Exterior Studios, along with what it was like to work with Bill Mitchell, during his days as VP of GM Design.
Canadian American Challenge Cup—The CANAM
CanAm. The ultimate run-what-you-brung series. No balance of performance nonsense. Great video.
Snyder’s 1949 Continental
Earl finished the one-sided conversation by saying that if Ford built that car, GM would sue! By Jim and Cheryl Farrell.
Corvettes by Design, by Chuck Jordan
“Harley Earl created the Corvette, yes, but it was William L. (Bill) Mitchell, the man who took over from Earl, who actually had more to do with the Corvette’s image, evolution, and excitement than anyone else.”
Dearborn Proving Ground
An in-depth look at Ford’s Dearborn Test Track. By Todd Duhnke.
1958-60 Lincolns—What Went Wrong?
For those who believe 1958–60 Lincolns were beautiful and well built, but misunderstood, this article may not be for you. By Jim and Cheryl Farrell.
1968-1/2 Lincoln Continental Mark III
An in-depth look into Lee Iacocca’s political maneuvers that led to the 1968-1/2 Lincoln Continental Mark III. By Jim and Cheryl Farrell.
A Design at a Crossroads—1967 Thunderbird
“Schick! My dad’s razor!” That was the first impression I had when I first saw the grille on the all-new ’67 Thunderbird at H.P. Smith Ford in the fall of ’66. By Todd Duhnke.
Stan Mott’s Cyclops—Gasser Dragster
The world’s first Cyclops Gasser!
1990 Cadillac Aurora Concept
Design, modeling, construction photos, and press releases for the 1990 Cadillac Aurora concept car. Thanks to Bruce Brooks, Carlos Barba, Bill Rohlfing, and Christo Datini.
Vizcom Rendering
An introduction to Vizcom.ai—an online intelligent rendering tool. By designer Bob Munson.
The 1956 Lincoln, Part 2: The Secret That Wasn’t So Secret
“Schmidt said he quietly stepped up and told Breech he had been working on a proposal in the back room that Breech might want to take a look at.”
The 1956 Lincoln, Part 1
Bill Schmidt was the gifted designer of the Lincoln Futura, the Lincoln XL-500, the Packard Predictor, and the ’56 Lincoln.