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Category Archives: Designers

Stan Mott’s Cyclops—Gasser Dragster

The world’s first Cyclops Gasser!

January 5, 20242 CommentsGlen Thomas, Stan MottBy Gary Smith

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.

December 22, 20238 CommentsBruce BrooksBy Gary Smith

Vizcom Rendering

An introduction to Vizcom.ai—an online intelligent rendering tool. By designer Bob Munson.

December 1, 202311 CommentsBob MunsonBy Gary Smith

Creation of the Cadillac Voyage and Solitaire Concept Cars, Part 2

Development of the 1989 Cadillac Solitaire concept, by Bruce Brooks.

August 4, 202312 CommentsBruce BrooksBy Gary Smith

Creation of the Cadillac Voyage and Solitaire Concept Cars, Part 1

Development of the 1988 Cadillac Voyage concept, by Bruce Brooks.

July 28, 202318 CommentsBruce BrooksBy Gary Smith

Bruce Wheeler

Bruce finally relented to allowing Dean’s Garage to publish his story and his marvelous sculptures.

June 23, 202318 CommentsBruce WheelerBy Gary Smith

A Tribute to Harry Bradley

Harry was unmatched as an instructor, illustrator, and designer.

May 27, 202314 CommentsHarry BradleyBy Gary Smith

One In The Eye

“Car designer-cum-cartoonist Stan Mott is an American legend. And so his creation, the Cylcops, the greatest car that never was. Here’s the outlandish tale of his life of adventure and subversion.”

May 19, 20234 CommentsStan MottBy Gary Smith

Tribute to Bernie Smith 1929–2023

Fond memories.

April 30, 202313 CommentsBernie SmithBy Gary Smith

Rare Cyclopes

What about the rare Cyclopes models about which even the elder and well-informed enthusiasts may not have heard?

March 10, 20235 CommentsStan MottBy Gary Smith

Harry Bradley’s Corvettes from Corvette News, 09/82

Three of Harry Bradley’s future Corvette illustrations.

January 20, 20234 CommentsHarry BradleyBy Gary Smith

Hideo Kodama Rendering Seminar

Published in Car Styling, Issue 6, April 1974.

January 13, 20237 CommentsHideo KodamaBy Gary Smith

Ford’s Contribution to Chrysler’s Turbine Car

The Chrysler Turbine Car’s design was heavily influenced by ex-Ford designers.

January 6, 20235 CommentsAlex Tremulis, Jim FarrellBy Gary Smith

King Kong Cub

Exclusive, Mindboggling, Scaled-up Giant J-3 by Robert Cumberford and Stan Mott

December 23, 20229 CommentsRobert Cumberford, Stan MottBy Gary Smith

Ford’s X-100 (aka Continental 195X)

The X-100 is easily Ford’s most important concept car—and it was distinctly a Ford product.

December 16, 20224 CommentsFord Design, Jim Farrell, Joe OrosBy Gary Smith

The Ford Mexico

Alex Tremulis told Mr. Ford he needed a zero-lift car to fix the T-bird lift problem.

December 2, 20223 CommentsAlex Tremulis, Jim FarrellBy Gary Smith

NDI-Nissan Design International

The story of NDI published in Car Styling, September 1989.

November 25, 20221 CommentAllan Flowers, Car Styling, Jerry Hirschberg, Larry Brinker, Nissan Design International, Tom SempleBy Gary Smith

Alex Tremulis, Fortune Teller

The Story of Alex Tremulis and Ford’s Gyron.

November 18, 20226 CommentsAlex Tremulis, Jim FarrellBy Gary Smith

The Surveyor—Mitchell’s Ultimate Bike Racer Van

Bill Mitchell’s custom bike hauler.

November 11, 20226 CommentsBill MitchellBy Gary Smith

The American Station Wagon

By Harry Bradley

November 4, 20227 CommentsHarry BradleyBy Gary Smith

Bill Mitchell’s Super Bikes

Bill Mitchell’s Harley Davidson Stingray and Ducati 750SF featured in Car Styling, 1975

October 21, 20223 CommentsBill MitchellBy Gary Smith

Strother MacMinn, A Man of Wit and Genius

A very interesting interview with Strother MacMinn published in Car Styling No. 56, Autumn, 1986.

October 14, 20229 CommentsStrother MacMinnBy Gary Smith

Ron Will’s Phantom Restored!

Ron Will’s Turbo Phantom Restoration Saga.

October 7, 202220 CommentsRon WillBy Gary Smith

Car Craft’s Dream Roadster

Artwork by Bob Hubbach, published in Car Craft Magazine, 1961.

September 30, 20228 CommentsBob HubbachBy Gary Smith
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