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.
Jim Hall of Chaparral Cars – American Inventors Interview Series
Jim Hall speaks of the Chaparral development, downforce, innovations, styling, and Chevrolet, at the Petroleum Museum. Plus, you’re treated to a trip around Rattlesnake Raceway. Don’t miss this personal tour!
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.
1967 Spa 1000Km and the Chaparral 2F
Chaparral challenges Ford, Ferrari, and Porsche in Europe. Technical insights of the 2F. Cool photos. If only…
Ed Welburn’s Chaparral Experience
Ed Welburn (Retired GM Design VP) shares his experiences with Jim Hall and driving the Chaparral 2H.
The Way It Is—Appreciating Jim Hall and his Chaparrals
“There’s a lot of junk out there today. If you want it straight, read Kirby.”—Paul Newman
Chaparral Exhibit at the Petroleum Museum, Midland, Texas
In 2005 I had the opportunity to visit the Chaparral Exhibit at the Petroleum Museum in Midland, Texas—hollowed ground for Chaparral enthusiasts.
Canadian American Challenge Cup—The CANAM
CanAm. The ultimate run-what-you-brung series. No balance of performance nonsense. Great video.
Four Hands on the Wheel
Restored documentary of the careers of Mark Donohue and Roger Penske from 1968. Great video.
Maestro: Bill Mitchell, Second Edition
Dean’s Garage reviews Maestro: Bill Mitchell, Second Edition by Roy Lonberger.
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.
Me and the Monzas
Karl Ludvigsen finds himself in the middle of one of the most interesting episodes in the history of the Corvair.
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!
Articles from Car Life Magazine, 1963–1969
Used to be that car magazines had way more content than ads.
1965 Corvette C2R
Eight year plus resto-mod nearing completion.
Penske’s ’69 Trans Am Camaro
Ever want to know how Penske and Donohue prepared the Trans Am Camaros?
Chevrolet—Racing? Fourteen Years of Raucous Silence
Paul Van Valkenburgh’s classic is mandatory reading for those interested in an insider’s account of Chevrolet’s involvement in racing in the ’60s.
History of Donohue’s Porsche 917/10 Turbo
Donohue’s account of initial testing in Germany.
There are no rules.
CAN-AM 50th Anniversary. Run-what-you-brung unlimited racing. Book Review.
1967 Times Grand Prix at RIR
Where Bruce McLaren and Jim Hall put on quite a show. I was there.
1964 Road America 500
Cool video. Driver interviews. Racing action. And a trip around Road America in a Corvette light weight (Grand Sport) driven and narrated by Roger Penske.
Maestro: Bill Mitchell and the Iconic Cars of GM Styling
The untold story behind GM’s most iconic cars.
The Howmet Batmobile
The Howmet TX Turbine Car. It looks like an endurance Racer. Sounds like the Batmobile. When I watched the video, I smiled for 5 minutes. The sound!
Corvette—America’s Star-Spangled Sports Car, The Complete History
An exhaustive historical account that you can’t put down.