League of Retired Designers 2020
The League’s Exhibit at the Royal Oak Historical Museum
The League’s Exhibit at the Royal Oak Historical Museum
“Mitchell’s Latest” motorcycles, published in Car Styling, January 1977
A tribute to the life of Ed Mertz by Helen V. Hutchings.
In which Stan Mott proposes to scale the Matterhorn on a 1960 Scat-Kitty.
For Henry Rom, his 1953 award-winning Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild entry was just the beginning.
Dick Ruzzin, on a GM trip to Germany in 2001, recounts a heart-felt encounter with an Italian bus driver.
An extremely interesting and insightful interview with Phil Hill, plus The Phil Hill Story, directed by Brock Yates.
Bill Mitchell’s Red Baron Custom BMW Motorcycle Mystery.
Mitchell’s custom motorcycles, published in Car Styling, August 1974
Harry Bradley illustrations published in Car Styling, July 1976
A must-see 1958 video filmed at the Riverside International Raceway featuring a test session with Lance Reventlow.
Exciting behind-the-scenes events in designing “The Longwood.” by Stan Mott
Dick Ruzzin tells the story of the creation of the Opel Bitter.
Jim Musser speaks about many of the special projects he worked on during his time with Frank Winchell’s Chevy R&D team, including the development of the Corvair Monza GT, GM’s relationship with Jim Hall and Chaparral, and the underappreciated Corvette XP-819 concept.
Jim Hall speaks of the Chaparral development, downforce, innovations, styling, and Chevrolet, at the Petroleum Museum. Plus, you’re treated to a trip around Rattlesnake Raceway. Don’t miss this personal tour!
Jerry Hirschberg-inspired studio competitions. By Bruce Brooks.
The design started on an A-body platform. By Bruce Brooks.
Priceless studio pranks recalled by Bruce Brooks.
Graham Bell got the best time. By Bruce Brooks.
John R. Wright interviews Jim Musser who was involved with Chevrolet R&D and the Chaparral connection in the ’60s.
Karl Ludvigsen finds himself in the middle of one of the most interesting episodes in the history of the Corvair.
Norm graciously allowed me to reprint his experience at GM in developing the Firebird III from his book, Of Firebirds and Moonmen.
Build Your Very Own Cyclops! Some Assembly Required.
Tales from Design Station Zebra. Plus, story and photos of Chuck Jordan’s “ChuckWagon.”