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Author Archives: 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

History of Tanks

Leave it to historian Stan Mott to uncover the little known history of tanks.

May 19, 201710 CommentsCartoons, Stan MottBy Gary Smith

CARS AS ART Exhibit

Two hundred pieces of original concept car art representing the 1950s up through today’s designs will be on display.

May 12, 20174 CommentsLeague of Retired Designers, Public Service AnnouncementsBy Gary Smith

Who designed the Monza GT?

Phil Hill, Bill Mitchell, and the Monza GT. By Paul Deesen.

May 5, 20176 CommentsLarry Shinoda, Paul DeesenBy Gary Smith

Bella Mangusta

The complete story of Dick Ruzzin’s Chevy powered Mangusta. Book Review.

April 28, 20175 CommentsBooks, Dick RuzzinBy Gary Smith

2016 League of Retired Designers Packard Project

The latest in Packard proposals.

April 22, 20174 CommentsLeague of Retired DesignersBy Gary Smith

Styling—The Look of Things

Original 76-page GM brochure from 1955 describing design and the styling process.

April 6, 201712 CommentsGM BrochuresBy Gary Smith

Russian “Chrysler Aeroflot” Carplane

Stalin’s secret weapons designer, Igor Sokerov, to the resuce.

March 31, 20173 CommentsMott's Spots, Stan MottBy Gary Smith

Pontiac Firebird 50 Years

I about had a heart attack when the ’70 Trans Am hit the streets. Book Review.

March 26, 2017Leave a commentBooksBy Gary Smith

John Krsteski Interview

Design Manager at Hyundai North America and a very inspiring digital artist.

March 17, 2017Leave a commentDesigners, John KrsteskiBy Gary Smith

McQueen’s Motorcycles

Steve McQueen was the real deal. An authentic enthusiast. Book review.

March 15, 20172 CommentsBooks, Motorcycles, Steve McQueenBy Gary Smith

Heirs to the Airflow

Chrysler’s ugly duckling inspired a lot of copycats. By Michael Lamm.

March 9, 201711 CommentsCar Design, Chrysler Design, Michael LammBy Gary Smith

Camilo Pardo

Camilo Pardo and His Ford GT Go Full Circle.

March 6, 20177 CommentsCamilo Pardo, Ford DesignBy Gary Smith

Deuce

The original hot rod condensed to pictorial essays of 32 iconic examples.

March 2, 20172 CommentsBooksBy Gary Smith

1949 GM Styling Show for Fisher Body Winners

Historic photos from a GM Art & Colour presentation constructed for winners of the 1949 Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild.

February 23, 20172 CommentsCar Design, Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild, GM Design StaffBy Gary Smith

Styling the Motor Car—1949

Cool video from 1949. Glimpses inside several Art & Colour Studios. Bill Mitchell and Irv Rybicki are in the film.

February 16, 20176 CommentsBill Mitchell, Car Design, Irv Rybicki, VideosBy Gary Smith

The BMW Century

BMW’s history during the wars and immediate post-war periods is of particular interest. Book review.

February 9, 2017Leave a commentBooksBy Gary Smith

American Muscle Supercars

Just because the factory wouldn’t or couldn’t build it didn’t mean you couldn’t get one.

February 2, 2017Leave a commentBooksBy Gary Smith

Holden Hurricane, Part II

More details about the designers behind the scenes. Ed Welburn had a hand in resurrecting the Hurricane.

January 27, 20176 CommentsCar Design, HoldenBy Gary Smith

Holden Hurricane

An inspiring design from down under.

January 26, 20172 CommentsCar DesignBy Gary Smith

Vauxhall XVR Concept

A very cool design that was inspiration for a lot of designers.

January 20, 20178 CommentsCar Design, Wayne CherryBy Gary Smith

Ferrari 70 Years

The legend of Ferrari. Book review.

January 16, 2017Leave a commentBooksBy Gary Smith

Selling the American Muscle Car

Marketing Detroit Iron in the ’60s and ’70s

December 23, 20162 CommentsBooksBy Gary Smith
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