Tribute to Bernie Smith 1929–2023
Fond memories.
It was quickly obvious that McNamara was the smartest guy in the room.
The Ford Falcon was preceded by 30-years of attempts to develop a car smaller than what Ford was already producing.
The Sentinel was savaged by the American automotive press, but the Europeans loved it; its design received multiple awards.
What about the rare Cyclopes models about which even the elder and well-informed enthusiasts may not have heard?
What could possibly go wrong?
An ’80s collection of Guindon’s cartoons from the Detroit Free Press.
All the world is familiar with Igor Sokerov’s more famous aircraft—the ones that flew. By Stan Mott.
Brooks Stevens believed he could turn Studebaker around.
Three of Harry Bradley’s future Corvette illustrations.
Published in Car Styling, Issue 6, April 1974.
The Chrysler Turbine Car’s design was heavily influenced by ex-Ford designers.
Possibly the only show car that ever destroyed a restaurant.
Exclusive, Mindboggling, Scaled-up Giant J-3 by Robert Cumberford and Stan Mott
The X-100 is easily Ford’s most important concept car—and it was distinctly a Ford product.
Featured Designer and Artist, John (Jack) Gable
Alex Tremulis told Mr. Ford he needed a zero-lift car to fix the T-bird lift problem.
The story of NDI published in Car Styling, September 1989.
The Story of Alex Tremulis and Ford’s Gyron.
Bill Mitchell’s custom bike hauler.