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Author Archives: Gary Smith

Mitchell’s Bikes, 1977

“Mitchell’s Latest” motorcycles, published in Car Styling, January 1977

October 9, 20206 CommentsBill Mitchell, MotorcyclesBy Gary Smith

Ed Mertz

A tribute to the life of Ed Mertz by Helen V. Hutchings.

September 27, 20205 CommentsEd Mertz, Helen V. HutchingsBy Gary Smith

The Matterhorn Proposal

In which Stan Mott proposes to scale the Matterhorn on a 1960 Scat-Kitty.

September 24, 2020Leave a commentStan MottBy Gary Smith

The Designs of Henry Rom

For Henry Rom, his 1953 award-winning Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild entry was just the beginning.

September 16, 20205 CommentsHenry RomBy Gary Smith

Proud To Be An American

Dick Ruzzin, on a GM trip to Germany in 2001, recounts a heart-felt encounter with an Italian bus driver.

September 11, 202020 CommentsDick RuzzinBy Gary Smith

Champion Race Car Driver Phil Hill in His Own Words

An extremely interesting and insightful interview with Phil Hill, plus The Phil Hill Story, directed by Brock Yates.

September 9, 20203 CommentsPhil Hill, RacingBy Gary Smith

Bill Mitchell’s Red Baron

Bill Mitchell’s Red Baron Custom BMW Motorcycle Mystery.

September 6, 20205 CommentsBill Mitchell, MotorcyclesBy Gary Smith

Bill Mitchell’s Fast Living on Two Wheels

Mitchell’s custom motorcycles, published in Car Styling, August 1974

September 1, 20208 CommentsBill Mitchell, MotorcyclesBy Gary Smith

City Sanitation Vehicle

Harry Bradley illustrations published in Car Styling, July 1976

August 30, 20203 CommentsHarry BradleyBy Gary Smith

Sound of Speed

A must-see 1958 video filmed at the Riverside International Raceway featuring a test session with Lance Reventlow.

August 24, 20208 CommentsRacing, VideosBy Gary Smith

Stretch Pickup Truck

Exciting behind-the-scenes events in designing “The Longwood.” by Stan Mott

July 9, 20205 CommentsStan MottBy Gary Smith

Design Insight Behind the Opel Bitter CD

Dick Ruzzin tells the story of the creation of the Opel Bitter.

July 2, 20205 CommentsDick RuzzinBy Gary Smith

Jim Musser 2013 Interview

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.

June 25, 20207 CommentsEd Welburn, Jim MusserBy Gary Smith

Jim Hall of Chaparral Cars – American Inventors Interview Series

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!

June 19, 20202 CommentsJim HallBy Gary Smith

Studio Paddle Pool and Vertical Jump Contests

Jerry Hirschberg-inspired studio competitions. By Bruce Brooks.

June 12, 20203 CommentsBruce Brooks, Jerry HirschbergBy Gary Smith

1971 Boat-Tail Riviera A-body

The design started on an A-body platform. By Bruce Brooks.

June 9, 202010 CommentsBruce BrooksBy Gary Smith

Airborne Hot Coffee and the Clay Bowling Ball Pranks

Priceless studio pranks recalled by Bruce Brooks.

June 6, 2020Leave a commentBruce BrooksBy Gary Smith

Bill Mitchell’s Three Wheeler Time Trials

Graham Bell got the best time. By Bruce Brooks.

June 3, 20205 CommentsBill Mitchell, Bruce Brooks, Jerry HirschbergBy Gary Smith

Jim Musser and Jim Hall, Collaborators in the Chaparrals

John R. Wright interviews Jim Musser who was involved with Chevrolet R&D and the Chaparral connection in the ’60s.

May 26, 20204 CommentsJim MusserBy Gary Smith

Me and the Monzas

Karl Ludvigsen finds himself in the middle of one of the most interesting episodes in the history of the Corvair.

May 18, 20205 CommentsKarl LudvigsenBy Gary Smith

Norm James is Gone

Norm graciously allowed me to reprint his experience at GM in developing the Firebird III from his book, Of Firebirds and Moonmen.

April 15, 202016 CommentsNorman J. JamesBy Gary Smith

Cyclops Cut Out

Build Your Very Own Cyclops! Some Assembly Required.

March 26, 20205 CommentsStan MottBy Gary Smith

You’re Quite a Fooler!

Tales from Design Station Zebra. Plus, story and photos of Chuck Jordan’s “ChuckWagon.”

March 2, 20209 CommentsChuck Jordan, Gary Smith, Steve Pasteiner, Tom PeloquinBy Gary Smith

Cyclops Invasion at Bonneville

The Cyclops Racing Team invades Bonneville’s World of Speed. Official Report, Photos, and Video.

February 23, 20208 CommentsCyclops, Racing, Stan MottBy Gary Smith
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