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Author Archives: Gary Smith

Black Air Documentary

It was a strange and curious misfit. Buick Grand National Documentary by Andrew Filippone, Jr., Filmmaker.

September 7, 20245 CommentsAndrew FilipponeBy Gary Smith

Royal Oak League of Retired Automotive Designers Show

Gallery of the League of Retired Automobile Designer’s 2024 exhibit at the Royal Oak Historical Society Museum.

August 31, 202413 CommentsBill Michalak, Bill Molzon, Bob Munson, Buck Mook, Bud Magakdi, George Anderson, George Camp, Glen Durmisevich, Jerry Brockstein, Joan Creamer, League of Retired Designers, M. Walters, Milton Antonick, Paul Down, Richard Beck, Roger Hughet, Steve Brown, Tom Hale, Virgil M. Exner, Wayne KadyBy Gary Smith

Design Decoded: Robert Munson

Vizcom video featuring Robert Munson plus his latest creations.

August 9, 202412 CommentsBob MunsonBy Gary Smith

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.

August 2, 20248 CommentsJim HallBy Gary Smith

They Don’t Write Songs About Volvos

They Don’t Write Songs About Volvos. Or do they?

July 19, 20249 CommentsChris TingomBy Gary Smith

Fantastic Dave Holls Video Interview

A great video interview with Dave Holls from the late 1990s.

July 7, 202412 CommentsDave HollsBy Gary Smith

1946 Cadillac Concept Car Becomes Crash Test Dummy

How one of GM’s most intriguing concept cars ended its days.

June 29, 20246 CommentsDavid BurrellBy Gary Smith

Bumper Hero

Product endorsements on Dean’s Garage are rare. So rare, in fact, that this is the first since the site’s launch in March, 2009.

June 28, 20246 CommentsProductsBy Gary Smith

Ford’s Romeo Proving Grounds

An in-depth look at Ford’s Romeo Proving Grounds. By Todd Duhnke.

June 21, 20248 CommentsTodd DuhnkeBy Gary Smith

The Ferrari Pickups of Brazil

In 1956 Brazil mandated automobile production to comprise 95% Brazilian parts and labor within five years or be forced out.

May 31, 20245 CommentsDon AndreinaBy Gary Smith

GM Designer Robert Munson

Very talented Bob Munson shares his passion for car design.

May 24, 202410 CommentsBob MunsonBy Gary Smith

Design of the 1952 Ford

Another fascinating insider look at Ford’s design development—the 1952 Ford. By Jim and Cheryl Farrell. NEW PHOTOS ADDED TO POST!

May 10, 20248 CommentsJim FarrellBy Gary Smith

Arizona Proving Ground

An in-depth look at Ford’s Arizona Proving Grounds. By Todd Duhnke.

May 3, 202415 CommentsTodd DuhnkeBy Gary Smith

Leo Pruneau

When we ask Leo a question, you know you are going to get an answer!

April 26, 20244 CommentsLeo PruneuBy Gary Smith

An Evening with Wayne Kady, GM Designer

Wayne Kady discusses some of his experiences as the Chief Designer for Cadillac and Buick Exterior Studios, along with what it was like to work with Bill Mitchell, during his days as VP of GM Design.

April 19, 20245 CommentsWayne KadyBy Gary Smith

Canadian American Challenge Cup—The CANAM

CanAm. The ultimate run-what-you-brung series. No balance of performance nonsense. Great video.

April 12, 20248 CommentsCarroll Shelby, Dan Gurney, Jim Hall, Mark Donohue, Phil Hill, Racing, VideosBy Gary Smith

Snyder’s 1949 Continental

Earl finished the one-sided conversation by saying that if Ford built that car, GM would sue! By Jim and Cheryl Farrell.

April 5, 20245 CommentsJim FarrellBy Gary Smith

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.”

March 29, 202424 CommentsChuck JordanBy Gary Smith

Dearborn Proving Ground

An in-depth look at Ford’s Dearborn Test Track. By Todd Duhnke.

March 22, 202414 CommentsTodd DuhnkeBy Gary Smith

1958-60 Lincolns—What Went Wrong?

For those who believe 1958–60 Lincolns were beautiful and well built, but misunderstood, this article may not be for you. By Jim and Cheryl Farrell.

March 15, 202419 CommentsJim FarrellBy Gary Smith

1968-1/2 Lincoln Continental Mark III

An in-depth look into Lee Iacocca’s political maneuvers that led to the 1968-1/2 Lincoln Continental Mark III. By Jim and Cheryl Farrell.

March 1, 202414 CommentsJim FarrellBy Gary Smith

A Design at a Crossroads—1967 Thunderbird

“Schick! My dad’s razor!” That was the first impression I had when I first saw the grille on the all-new ’67 Thunderbird at H.P. Smith Ford in the fall of ’66. By Todd Duhnke.

January 12, 202420 CommentsTodd DuhnkeBy Gary Smith

Stan Mott’s Cyclops—Gasser Dragster

The world’s first Cyclops Gasser!

January 5, 20242 CommentsGlen Thomas, Stan MottBy Gary Smith

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.

December 22, 20238 CommentsBruce BrooksBy Gary Smith
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