Who designed the Monza GT?
Phil Hill, Bill Mitchell, and the Monza GT. By Paul Deesen.
XP777 Monza GT Chassis 3 at RIR
Very interesting video of GM’s secret Monza GT testing at Riverside International Raceway.
Corvair Monza GT brochure
The Monza GT tipped me over the edge.
Corvair Spyder GT?
What is a Corvair Spyder GT?
Me and the Monzas
Karl Ludvigsen finds himself in the middle of one of the most interesting episodes in the history of the Corvair.
Monza SS Tribute
This prototype is a design projection of how Chevrolet’s original 1963 Monza SS concept might have turned out, had it gone into actual production.
Jim Musser 2013 Interview
Jim Musser speaks about many of the special projects he worked on during his time with Frank Winchell’s Chevy R&D team, including the development of the Corvair Monza GT, GM’s relationship with Jim Hall and Chaparral, and the underappreciated Corvette XP-819 concept.
1965 Pontiac Banshee: The Story of the XP-833
“We were working up exterior styling with Ned Nichols’ design studio, and the Monza GT was our primary inspiration.”
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.
Maestro: Bill Mitchell, Second Edition
Dean’s Garage reviews Maestro: Bill Mitchell, Second Edition by Roy Lonberger.
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.
Articles from Car Life Magazine, 1963–1969
Used to be that car magazines had way more content than ads.
Dean’s Garage Book Update and GM Heritage Center Photos
Dean’s Garage Book update and photos from the GM Heritage Center.
Studio X: Bill Mitchell’s Secret Styling Studio
A brief history of Mitchell’s secret skunk works.
Larry Brinker, Sculptor
Larry is a tremendous sculpturing and design talent. He has been a good friend over the years, and it gives me a lot of pleasure to present this brief overview of is professional career.
An Interview with Roy Lonberger, Part 2
Ahh, Mitchell.
An interview with Roy Lonberger, Part 1
Mr. Mitchell had the passion and flamboyant style, Shinoda had the personal no-nonsense Southern California performance connection, and Jordan had the elegance and taste—anything they touched was destined to be a success.
Automobile Design by Henry Gurr
R. Henry Gurr’s book played an important role in my interest in car design.
Larry Shinoda, Part 1
Shinoda was outspoken, candid, humorous, and firmly believes in what he is doing.
Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild, Part I
The Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild got me started.
GM Styling Staff Brochure from the ’60s.
Featured in this post is a 8.5″ square, 8-page grayscale brochure of GM Design Staff from the early 1960s.
Car Craft’s Dream Roadster
Artwork by Bob Hubbach, published in Car Craft Magazine, 1961.