Chuck Jordan Inducted into the Corvette Hall of Fame
Post includes the 36-page nomination presentation.
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.”
Remembering Chuck Jordan
By Dick Ruzzin
Motor Trend Classic Chuck Jordan Interview
“A car has to make you feel something. If a buyer looks at a car and says, ‘I don’t like it,’ all the other stuff doesn’t matter.”
Chuck Jordan Memorial—Photos and Handout
Memorial service held in the honor of Charles M. Jordan at the General Motors Heritage Center in Detroit.
Exclusive 2006 Interview with Charles M. (Chuck) Jordan
“I consider myself one of the luckiest guys alive. All my life I’ve been able to do the thing I love most—design automobiles.”
A Special Message about Chuck by Mark Jordan
He lived an amazing life, accomplished countless professional achievements, influenced and served as a role model to so many, and above all was a wonderfully great and loving Dad.
Charles M. “Chuck” Jordan
Jordan likened this to “letting a tiger out of the cage—saying go!”
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
You’re Quite a Fooler!
Tales from Design Station Zebra. Plus, story and photos of Chuck Jordan’s “ChuckWagon.”
Design of the 1992 Cadillac Seville and Eldorado, Part 5
The last installment of the rocky journey to create the 1992 Seville and Eldorado. By Dick Ruzzin and Dennis Little.
Design of the 1992 Cadillac Seville and Eldorado, Part 4
The Pininfarina threat. Cadillac in trouble. The Basement Eldorado Skunk Works.
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.
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.
Creation of the Cadillac Voyage and Solitaire Concept Cars, Part 2
Development of the 1989 Cadillac Solitaire concept, by Bruce Brooks.
Creation of the Cadillac Voyage and Solitaire Concept Cars, Part 1
Development of the 1988 Cadillac Voyage concept, by Bruce Brooks.
Don Schwarz, 1929–2023
A few stories from his career at GM Design contributed by Don Schwarz for the Dean’s Garage book.
Tribute to Bernie Smith 1929–2023
Fond memories.
A Re-Think on the Origins of Wedge Car Design
Ray Cannara’s built this wedge design while a student of Strother MacMinn at Art Center School in the ’60s.
Stan Mott’s Autobiography
Stan Mott is gone. He wrote this autobiography in 2019 especially for the Dean’s Garage book.
The Lincoln Futura, Part 2: The Batmobile
The story of how Futura, the belle of the ball, turns into Creuella, the Batmobile.
The Designs of Henry Rom
For Henry Rom, his 1953 award-winning Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild entry was just the beginning.
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!