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!
1990 Cadillac Aurora Concept
Design, modeling, construction photos, and press releases for the 1990 Cadillac Aurora concept car. Thanks to Bruce Brooks, Carlos Barba, Bill Rohlfing, and Christo Datini.
Vizcom Rendering
An introduction to Vizcom.ai—an online intelligent rendering tool. By designer Bob Munson.
Creation of the Cadillac Voyage and Solitaire Concept Cars, Part 2
Development of the 1989 Cadillac Solitaire concept, by Bruce Brooks.
Creation of the Cadillac Voyage and Solitaire Concept Cars, Part 1
Development of the 1988 Cadillac Voyage concept, by Bruce Brooks.
Bruce Wheeler
Bruce finally relented to allowing Dean’s Garage to publish his story and his marvelous sculptures.
A Tribute to Harry Bradley
Harry was unmatched as an instructor, illustrator, and designer.