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Author Archives: 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

Peter Brock shares the true story behind the Shelby Cobra Daytona

This is a very touching an insightful video interview with Pete Brock. Plus, Carroll Shelby tells stories from his life.

February 21, 20203 CommentsCarroll Shelby, Peter Brock, VideosBy Gary Smith

Clasiq Designer Series-Bill Porter

Video interviews with GM designer Bill Porter by Clasiq.

February 14, 20209 CommentsBill Porter, VideosBy Gary Smith

Clasiq Designer Series-Bill Michalak

Video interviews with GM designer Bill Michalak by Clasiq.

February 7, 20207 CommentsBill Michalak, VideosBy Gary Smith

Clasiq Designer Series-Wayne Kady

Video interviews with GM designer Wayne Kady by Clasiq.

January 31, 20207 CommentsVideos, Wayne KadyBy Gary Smith

Bonham and Gooding Auction Photos 1/16/2020

Photos taken at Bonham and Gooding Auction previews in Scottsdale, Arizona on 1/16/2020.

January 29, 20205 CommentsPhotographyBy Gary Smith

Dean’s Garage Book Released

After 18 months of development including a trip to the GM Archives at Design Center, Dean’s Garage, The Future Is Back is finally finished!

January 27, 202021 CommentsBooks, Dean's Garage BookBy Gary Smith

Syd Mead

Syd Mead probably influenced every designer on the planet.

January 27, 202014 CommentsSyd MeadBy Gary Smith

Clasiq Designer Series-Vince Geraci

Video interviews with Chrysler designer Vince Geraci by Clasiq.

January 24, 20201 CommentVideos, Vince GeraciBy Gary Smith

Clasiq Designer Series-Frank Pascoe

Video interviews with Chrysler sculptor Frank Pascoe by Clasiq.

January 19, 20204 CommentsFrank Pascoe, VideosBy Gary Smith
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