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Author Archives: Gary Smith

David Brown • Aston Martin • 70 Years

“Bond. James Bond.” Book Review.

November 24, 20173 CommentsBooksBy Gary Smith

Chevrolet Trucks 100 Years

The 1,000-foot overview of the history of Chevy trucks. Book Review.

November 7, 20173 CommentsBooksBy Gary Smith

Holden-Powered Corvette XP-85

Not seen this one before.

November 1, 201717 CommentsCorvette, Peter RobinsonBy Gary Smith

Porsche • 70 Years

There is no substitute. Book Review.

October 30, 20171 CommentBooksBy Gary Smith

Shelby American—Up Close and Behind the Scenes

Shelby’s staff photographer shares his first hand experiences and many never before published photos.

October 27, 20171 CommentBooks, RacingBy Gary Smith

The Complete Book of Chevrolet Camaro

A concise Camaro historical overview.

October 25, 2017Leave a commentBooksBy Gary Smith

TASC4GT

History of GM’s Total Automotive System Concept Program (TASC) and creation of the TASC4GT

October 16, 201713 CommentsDick Ruzzin, GM Design StaffBy Gary Smith

Penske’s ’69 Trans Am Camaro

Ever want to know how Penske and Donohue prepared the Trans Am Camaros?

October 4, 20175 CommentsMark Donohue, RacingBy Gary Smith

The Ford Mustang Was Conceived By…Shhhh…

Here’s a story you’ve never heard before. A Dean’s Garage Exclusive.

October 2, 201734 CommentsGM Design Staff, Stan MottBy Gary Smith

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.

September 22, 20172 CommentsBooks, RacingBy Gary Smith

Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild 1930–1968

Ron Will has only a few copies left from the one and only printing!

September 16, 20171 CommentFisher Body Craftsman’s Guild, Ron WillBy Gary Smith

Dr. Dick Thompson Remembers

Dr. Dick Thompson, arguably the greatest pure Corvette racer of them all.

August 27, 20172 CommentsCorvette, RacingBy Gary Smith

Double Nickels

Same quirky, non-stop action as Gone in Sixty Seconds. Kids: Learn about CB Radios.

August 24, 2017Leave a commentVideosBy Gary Smith

Ed Welburn’s Chaparral Experience

Ed Welburn (Retired GM Design VP) shares his experiences with Jim Hall and driving the Chaparral 2H.

August 17, 201717 CommentsEd Welburn, Jim Hall, Racing, StoriesBy Gary Smith

Remembering Strother MacMinn

Tom Semple recounts memories of Strother MacMinn from his Art Center days.

August 10, 201711 CommentsStrother MacMinn, Tom SempleBy Gary Smith

Harley Earl Audio Interview

MstrErl speaks. Plus bonus feature: GM Damsels of Design video.

August 6, 201710 CommentsHarley Earl, VideosBy Gary Smith

The Art of the Classic Sports Car

This book features a concise, well-written history of the manufacturers, with superbly photographed examples chosen to represent the marque.—Book Review

August 5, 20171 CommentBooksBy Gary Smith

History of Donohue’s Porsche 917/10 Turbo

Donohue’s account of initial testing in Germany.

July 30, 20179 CommentsMark Donohue, RacingBy Gary Smith

Fiberfab Centurion

Did GM influence Fiberfab to stop production?

July 23, 20173 CommentsCar Design, CorvetteBy Gary Smith

Ford Tough

100 Years of Ford Trucks—Book Review

July 19, 20171 CommentBooksBy Gary Smith

2017 League of Retired Designers Project

Rear engine cars is the focus this year.

July 8, 20179 CommentsLeague of Retired DesignersBy Gary Smith

David Holls-designed 1932 Model KB Boattail Speedster

I saw this car at the Pavillions car show in Scottsdale a few years ago. It stopped me cold. Monumentally impressive.

June 16, 201713 CommentsDave HollsBy Gary Smith

The Story of Manuel Lopez

“I simply want the world to know that men like Manuel Lopez still exist.”—Michael Lamm

June 13, 20177 CommentsMichael LammBy Gary Smith

Chevrolet Musclecars

A great collection of engine shots and cutaway engine artwork.

May 26, 20171 CommentBooksBy Gary Smith
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