Design of the 1992 Cadillac Seville and Eldorado, Part 3
“Chuck Jordan said the DLO looks like “a greyhound on a stretch.” We knew right then we had found the theme.” —Scott Wassell
Design of the 1992 Cadillac Seville and Eldorado, Part 2
Cadillac out of business? Unthinkable. The early development of the 1992 Cadillac Seville as told by Dick Ruzzin and Dennis Little.
Design of the 1992 Cadillac Seville and Eldorado, Part 1
This is the true story of the challenge to design the 1992 Cadillac Seville and Eldorado and how it changed the future for one of America’s greatest car companies. The greatest disaster in Cadillac history was avoided by a whisker.
Morris Minor Morality Tale
Remember the 55 MPH speed limit? By Stan Mott
Design of the ’57 Lincoln Unmasked
Another fascinating insider look at Ford’s design development—the 1957 Lincoln. By Jim and Cheryl Farrell.
GM’s ’58 Micro Car—The Cadet
Not much larger than Stan Mott’s Cyclops. What could possibly go wrong?
The Sad Demise of the Car Brochure
Extinct Marketing—The demise of the printed car brochure. By Todd Duhnke and Gary Smith.
Do you have Designer/Studio Artwork that needs a new home?
Store it? Display it? Donate it? Sell it?
Remembering Liz and Ken Eberts
A personal remembrance by Helen V. Hutchings
The Ford Rotunda
An in-depth look at Ford’s Rotunda. By Todd Duhnke.
Bad to the Bone Story and Video
The story behind the creation of the 1984 Buick Grand National TV ad. By Dan Hughes.
Black Air Documentary
It was a strange and curious misfit. Buick Grand National Documentary by Andrew Filippone, Jr., Filmmaker.
Royal Oak League of Retired Automotive Designers Show
Gallery of the League of Retired Automobile Designer’s 2024 exhibit at the Royal Oak Historical Society Museum.
Design Decoded: Robert Munson
Vizcom video featuring Robert Munson plus his latest creations.
Texas Legend Jim Hall and His Chaparrals Book Review
Jim Hall embodies a relentless creative spirit during a time in America where individual initiative was valued and respected.
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!