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Category Archives: Designers

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

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

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

Clasiq Designer Series-Elia ‘Russ’ Russinoff

Video interviews with GM designer Elia Russinoff by Clasiq.

January 8, 20205 CommentsElia Russinoff, VideosBy Gary Smith

Clasiq Designer Series-Buck Mook

Video interviews with Ford designer Buck Mook by Clasiq.

December 23, 20199 CommentsBuck Mook, VideosBy Gary Smith

Clasiq Designer Series—Bill Robinson

Video interviews with designer Bill Robinson by Clasiq.

December 13, 20195 CommentsBill Robinson, VideosBy Gary Smith

Clasiq Designer Series—George Camp

Video interviews with designer George Camp by Clasiq.

December 6, 20197 CommentsGeorge Camp, VideosBy Gary Smith

Clasiq Designer Series—David Mcintosh

Video interviews with designer David Mcintosh by Clasiq.

December 1, 20197 CommentsDavid Mcintosh, VideosBy Gary Smith

Clark Lincoln’s Sports Racers

Clark’s passion for design, cars, and racing didn’t end at retirement.

September 15, 20191 CommentClark Lincoln, RacingBy Gary Smith

Designer Dennis Little

Dennis is an outstanding designer and good friend. This is one of several stories he wrote for the upcoming book, Dean’s Garage.

September 2, 201911 CommentsDennis LittleBy Gary Smith

Personal Encounter with Steve Small

Jon Cleghorn’s account of living with Steve Small for a summer internship at GM.

August 1, 20193 CommentsSteve SmallBy Gary Smith

1958 Oldsmobile Story

Bernie Smith, as a designer in Art Ross’ studio, tells of an encounter with Harley Earl and the theme of the ’58 Oldsmobile. An excerpt from the upcoming book, Dean’s Garage.

July 23, 201915 CommentsBernie SmithBy Gary Smith

John Houlihan’s Timex Designs

John Houilhan’s incredible design career that started at GM and culminated at Timex. Gallery of cool sketches and designs.

June 6, 20197 CommentsJohn HoulihanBy Gary Smith

1964 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe

UPDATE: ESSEN COUPE PHOTOS. Peter Brock discusses the first Daytona Cobra Coupe at the Simeone Automotive Museum in Philadelphia, PA.

April 7, 2019Leave a commentPeter Brock, RacingBy Gary Smith

William Quan‘s Buick Questor Interior

William Quan’s 1985 interior design development for the “1995” Buick Questor.

February 5, 20198 CommentsWilliam QuanBy Gary Smith

John Bell. Designer. Artist.

John Bell. From GM to Art Director at ILM. Just for starters.

January 28, 20196 CommentsJohn BellBy Gary Smith

Cyclops Racing Team Tent

The ideal center for Cyclops enthusiasts to watch the action in the shade.

January 17, 20194 CommentsRacing, Stan MottBy Gary Smith
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