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Jun132017

The Story of Manuel Lopez

“I simply want the world to know that men like Manuel Lopez still exist.”—Michael Lamm

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May262017

Chevrolet Musclecars

A great collection of engine shots and cutaway engine artwork.

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May192017

History of Tanks

Leave it to historian Stan Mott to uncover the little known history of tanks.

10 Comments
May122017

CARS AS ART Exhibit

Two hundred pieces of original concept car art representing the 1950s up through today’s designs will be on display.

4 Comments
May52017

Who designed the Monza GT?

Phil Hill, Bill Mitchell, and the Monza GT. By Paul Deesen.

6 Comments
Apr282017

Bella Mangusta

The complete story of Dick Ruzzin’s Chevy powered Mangusta. Book Review.

5 Comments
Apr222017

2016 League of Retired Designers Packard Project

The latest in Packard proposals.

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Apr62017

Styling—The Look of Things

Original 76-page GM brochure from 1955 describing design and the styling process.

12 Comments
Mar312017

Russian “Chrysler Aeroflot” Carplane

Stalin’s secret weapons designer, Igor Sokerov, to the resuce.

3 Comments
Mar262017

Pontiac Firebird 50 Years

I about had a heart attack when the ’70 Trans Am hit the streets. Book Review.

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Mar172017

John Krsteski Interview

Design Manager at Hyundai North America and a very inspiring digital artist.

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Mar152017

McQueen’s Motorcycles

Steve McQueen was the real deal. An authentic enthusiast. Book review.

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Mar92017

Heirs to the Airflow

Chrysler’s ugly duckling inspired a lot of copycats. By Michael Lamm.

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Mar62017

Camilo Pardo

Camilo Pardo and His Ford GT Go Full Circle.

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Mar22017

Deuce

The original hot rod condensed to pictorial essays of 32 iconic examples.

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Feb232017

1949 GM Styling Show for Fisher Body Winners

Historic photos from a GM Art & Colour presentation constructed for winners of the 1949 Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild.

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Feb162017

Styling the Motor Car—1949

Cool video from 1949. Glimpses inside several Art & Colour Studios. Bill Mitchell and Irv Rybicki are in the film.

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Feb92017

The BMW Century

BMW’s history during the wars and immediate post-war periods is of particular interest. Book review.

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Feb22017

American Muscle Supercars

Just because the factory wouldn’t or couldn’t build it didn’t mean you couldn’t get one.

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Jan272017

Holden Hurricane, Part II

More details about the designers behind the scenes. Ed Welburn had a hand in resurrecting the Hurricane.

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Jan262017

Holden Hurricane

An inspiring design from down under.

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Jan202017

Vauxhall XVR Concept

A very cool design that was inspiration for a lot of designers.

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Jan162017

Ferrari 70 Years

The legend of Ferrari. Book review.

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Dec232016

Selling the American Muscle Car

Marketing Detroit Iron in the ’60s and ’70s

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