Remembering Tom Matano—Always Inspired
Tom Matano: “Always Inspired.” Dick Ruzzin and Tom Semple tell of some of their experiences with Tom Matano. Post includes a great video.
Dennis Wright—From the Farm to the Wind Tunnel
Dennis Wright worked on a vast number of performance and concept cars, including time in Larry Shinoda’s skunk works warehouse studio where Chaparrals were part of the program.
Designer and Illustrator Mark Stehrenberger
Probably many designers have a folder of Mark’s renderings for reference cut out of magazines. I know I do.
The Oldsmobile Aerotech—A Designer’s Fairytale
The backstory of the development of the Oldsmobile Aerotech high-speed record cars, told by Ed Welburn.
Disney’s EPCOT, GM’s World of Motion, and Pres Bruning
Short history of Disney’s EPCOT, GM’s “World of Motion” exhibit, and the amazing creations of GM designer Pres Bruning.
Designing Dreams
Dick Ruzzin shares experiences from his career within GM Design where he was employed from the earliest 1960s to just after the Millennium. Review by Helen V Hutchings
The REAL Story of the Pontiac Firebird Hood Bird
The story behind the creation of the Firebird hood graphic. Video interviews with GM designers Bill Porter and John Schinella.
Remembering Bill Porter
Stickley Furniture and a ’73 Pontiac Firebird.
The Museum of American Speed
Is time travel possible? Yes. The Museum of American Speed is proof positive.
Chuck Jordan Inducted into the Corvette Hall of Fame
Post includes the 36-page nomination presentation.
Design of the 1992 Cadillac Seville and Eldorado, Part 5
The last installment of the rocky journey to create the 1992 Seville and Eldorado. By Dick Ruzzin and Dennis Little.
Design of the 1992 Cadillac Seville and Eldorado, Part 4
The Pininfarina threat. Cadillac in trouble. The Basement Eldorado Skunk Works.
Design of the 1992 Cadillac Seville and Eldorado, Part 3
“Chuck Jordan said the DLO looks like “a greyhound on a stretch.” We knew right then we had found the theme.” —Scott Wassell
Design of the 1992 Cadillac Seville and Eldorado, Part 2
Cadillac out of business? Unthinkable. The early development of the 1992 Cadillac Seville as told by Dick Ruzzin and Dennis Little.
Design of the 1992 Cadillac Seville and Eldorado, Part 1
This is the true story of the challenge to design the 1992 Cadillac Seville and Eldorado and how it changed the future for one of America’s greatest car companies. The greatest disaster in Cadillac history was avoided by a whisker.
GM’s ’58 Micro Car—The Cadet
Not much larger than Stan Mott’s Cyclops. What could possibly go wrong?
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.
Design Decoded: Robert Munson
Vizcom video featuring Robert Munson plus his latest creations.
Fantastic Dave Holls Video Interview
A great video interview with Dave Holls from the late 1990s.
GM Designer Robert Munson
Very talented Bob Munson shares his passion for car design.
Leo Pruneau
When we ask Leo a question, you know you are going to get an answer!
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.
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.”
Stan Mott’s Cyclops—Gasser Dragster
The world’s first Cyclops Gasser!