A Re-Think on the Origins of Wedge Car Design
Ray Cannara’s built this wedge design while a student of Strother MacMinn at Art Center School in the ’60s.
Stan Mott’s Autobiography
Stan Mott is gone. He wrote this autobiography in 2019 especially for the Dean’s Garage book.
The Lincoln Futura, Part 2: The Batmobile
The story of how Futura, the belle of the ball, turns into Creuella, the Batmobile.
The Designs of Henry Rom
For Henry Rom, his 1953 award-winning Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild entry was just the beginning.
Dean’s Garage Book Released
After 18 months of development including a trip to the GM Archives at Design Center, Dean’s Garage, The Future Is Back is finally finished!
William Quan‘s Buick Questor Interior
William Quan’s 1985 interior design development for the “1995” Buick Questor.
Pontiac’s Chief Designer, Jack Humbert
Jack Humbert was responsible for many of Pontiac’s styling icons. By Jeff Denison.
Chasing the Future: Bunker Bradley, Part 3—The Australian Experience
The amazing career and designs of Bunker Bradley, Part 3.
Crayon to Cad
A seriously complete and well researched history of Post-War Automotive Design in Australia. Book review.
Chasing the Future: Bunker Hill Bradley, Part 1
The amazing career and designs of Bunker Bradley.
Hiding Scale Models
Bill Porter relates a Dave Holls story.
Chevrolet Trucks 100 Years
The 1,000-foot overview of the history of Chevy trucks. Book Review.
The Ford Mustang Was Conceived By…Shhhh…
Here’s a story you’ve never heard before. A Dean’s Garage Exclusive.
Dave Holls’ Career
From Sketches, Special Edition, April 24, 1991.
Unicontrol and a Sonic Key
This video shows Norm James creating a yarn drawing of the Firebird III.
Steve Small
George Prentice on Steve Small.
The 1979 Opel Bitter Story
Dick Ruzzin’s first hand account of the development of the Open Bitter.
1966 Oldsmobile Toronado Development
Dick Ruzzin’s Personal account of the development of the ’66 Tornado.
GM Designer Bill Michalak
“I guess I just can’t get cars and art out of my system.”
An Interview with Roy Lonberger, Part 2
Ahh, Mitchell.
An interview with Roy Lonberger, Part 1
Mr. Mitchell had the passion and flamboyant style, Shinoda had the personal no-nonsense Southern California performance connection, and Jordan had the elegance and taste—anything they touched was destined to be a success.
85 Year History of GM Design
What we have here is a 2:50 minute video snapshot of the history of GM Design.
Jeff Gold’s Rescued Studio Art Collection
A remarkable collection of original studio art.