Chaparral Exhibit at the Petroleum Museum, Midland, Texas
In 2005 I had the opportunity to visit the Chaparral Exhibit at the Petroleum Museum in Midland, Texas—hollowed ground for Chaparral enthusiasts.
Arizona Proving Ground
An in-depth look at Ford’s Arizona Proving Grounds. By Todd Duhnke.
The 1956 Lincoln, Part 1
Bill Schmidt was the gifted designer of the Lincoln Futura, the Lincoln XL-500, the Packard Predictor, and the ’56 Lincoln.
A Flair for the All-new ’64 Thunderbird
The story of the development of the ’64 Thunderbird.
Alex Tremulis, Fortune Teller
The Story of Alex Tremulis and Ford’s Gyron.
Ford’s Mini Max Proposal
Fords Mini Van turned Chrysler.
D-523, The First “Cougar”
The D-523 Cougar—From Styling Study to show car to movie star.
Ford Mustang Mach 2
The Ford Mach 2 and the short careers of Knudsen and Shinoda at Ford.
Me and the Monzas
Karl Ludvigsen finds himself in the middle of one of the most interesting episodes in the history of the Corvair.
Mustang Concepts
Ideas, styling experiments, accessories, and blunders that never made it to market (and some that did!).
Cars of My Life
The joy and agony of car ownership, by John Houlihan. Descriptions and renderings of all 28 cars he’s owned.
Pontiac’s Chief Designer, Jack Humbert
Jack Humbert was responsible for many of Pontiac’s styling icons. By Jeff Denison.
Peykans, Zebras, and Jubes
Iranians may be the best drivers in the world.
TASC4GT
History of GM’s Total Automotive System Concept Program (TASC) and creation of the TASC4GT
Penske’s ’69 Trans Am Camaro
Ever want to know how Penske and Donohue prepared the Trans Am Camaros?
Outtakes
This posts features a sampling of the hundreds of exterior shots that were not published in Chevy Tri-Five Custom Interiors and Ford Roadster Custom Interiors.
Clark Lincoln, GM Designer
Clark Lincoln’s jaw-dropping designs and illustrations from GM.
George Krispinsky—Ford, AMC, and Chrysler Designer
An interview with George Krispinsky.
Monza SS Tribute
This prototype is a design projection of how Chevrolet’s original 1963 Monza SS concept might have turned out, had it gone into actual production.
Exclusive 2006 Interview with Charles M. (Chuck) Jordan
“I consider myself one of the luckiest guys alive. All my life I’ve been able to do the thing I love most—design automobiles.”
GM Designer Paul Deesen, the Pontiac Strato Star, and Sebring 1957
When I was at GM, Paul was always great to be around. Encouraging and uplifting with a great sense of humor.
Larry Shinoda, Part 2
Larry Shinoda brought to Ford a sense of no-nonsense car-guy cool.
More Studio Cartoons. And a Few Stories. And some Quotes.
“Paint won’t save it.”