Tribute to Bernie Smith 1929–2023
Fond memories.
Creation of the Cadillac Voyage and Solitaire Concept Cars, Part 1
Development of the 1988 Cadillac Voyage concept, by Bruce Brooks.
The Surveyor—Mitchell’s Ultimate Bike Racer Van
Bill Mitchell’s custom bike hauler.
Stan Mott’s Autobiography
Stan Mott is gone. He wrote this autobiography in 2019 especially for the Dean’s Garage book.
Society of Automotive Historians
The SAH honors Dean’s Garage with a book review and inclusion in their Resource List. View the entire 9/10 2020 issue.
Dean’s Garage Book Released
After 18 months of development including a trip to the GM Archives at Design Center, Dean’s Garage, The Future Is Back is finally finished!
Ron Will’s Sketch Collection
A collection of studio sketches.
1958 Oldsmobile Story
Bernie Smith, as a designer in Art Ross’ studio, tells of an encounter with Harley Earl and the theme of the ’58 Oldsmobile. An excerpt from the upcoming book, Dean’s Garage.
John Houlihan’s Timex Designs
John Houilhan’s incredible design career that started at GM and culminated at Timex. Gallery of cool sketches and designs.
Pontiac’s Chief Designer, Jack Humbert
Jack Humbert was responsible for many of Pontiac’s styling icons. By Jeff Denison.
2017 League of Retired Designers Project
Rear engine cars is the focus this year.
2016 League of Retired Designers Packard Project
The latest in Packard proposals.
McQueen’s Motorcycles
Steve McQueen was the real deal. An authentic enthusiast. Book review.
2014 League of Retired Designers Project
The League of Retired Automotive Designer’s 2014 project: create new designs for Ford models no longer made.
Greasewood Flat Designer Get-together
Local and snowbird designers get-together.
GM Studio Sketches and Richard Nesbitt’s Mustang Tribute
Studio artwork from the collection of Ron Will and Richard Nesbitt.
85 Year History of GM Design
What we have here is a 2:50 minute video snapshot of the history of GM Design.
GM Designer Paul Deesen, the Pontiac Strato Star, and Sebring 1957
When I was at GM, Paul was always great to be around. Encouraging and uplifting with a great sense of humor.
American Orphan Project
American Orphan Project
Designing the New Studebaker
A Design Project by the League of Retired Automotive Designers.
More Saved Studio Sketches
Tom Semple and I almost killed each other.