Retrofuturism: The Future We Dreamt Of
This compilation of videos is what society once believed the future would be like. It’s uplifting and entertaining—just what we need as 2021 gets started.
Society of Automotive Historians
The SAH honors Dean’s Garage with a book review and inclusion in their Resource List. View the entire 9/10 2020 issue.
Herb Adams: FBCG Entries and His Vivant
Herb’s six FBCG entries included one made from a block of Plexiglas, and another from cast in aluminum!
Photos from Car Styling
A handful of interesting photos from old issues of Car Styling.
Maestro: Bill Mitchell, Second Edition
Dean’s Garage reviews Maestro: Bill Mitchell, Second Edition by Roy Lonberger.
Mitchell’s 1977 Pontiac Phantom
I remember the seeing the Pontiac Phantom many times at Design Staff. Let’s just say it had mixed internal reviews.
Dean’s Garage Review in Buick Bugle
This month the Buick Club of America’s publication, The Buick Bugle, published a two-page review of Dean’s Garage, The Future is Back.
League of Retired Designers 2020
The League’s Exhibit at the Royal Oak Historical Museum
Mitchell’s Bikes, 1977
“Mitchell’s Latest” motorcycles, published in Car Styling, January 1977
The Matterhorn Proposal
In which Stan Mott proposes to scale the Matterhorn on a 1960 Scat-Kitty.
The Designs of Henry Rom
For Henry Rom, his 1953 award-winning Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild entry was just the beginning.
Proud To Be An American
Dick Ruzzin, on a GM trip to Germany in 2001, recounts a heart-felt encounter with an Italian bus driver.
Champion Race Car Driver Phil Hill in His Own Words
An extremely interesting and insightful interview with Phil Hill, plus The Phil Hill Story, directed by Brock Yates.
Bill Mitchell’s Red Baron
Bill Mitchell’s Red Baron Custom BMW Motorcycle Mystery.
Bill Mitchell’s Fast Living on Two Wheels
Mitchell’s custom motorcycles, published in Car Styling, August 1974
City Sanitation Vehicle
Harry Bradley illustrations published in Car Styling, July 1976
Sound of Speed
A must-see 1958 video filmed at the Riverside International Raceway featuring a test session with Lance Reventlow.
Stretch Pickup Truck
Exciting behind-the-scenes events in designing “The Longwood.” by Stan Mott
Design Insight Behind the Opel Bitter CD
Dick Ruzzin tells the story of the creation of the Opel Bitter.
Jim Musser 2013 Interview
Jim Musser speaks about many of the special projects he worked on during his time with Frank Winchell’s Chevy R&D team, including the development of the Corvair Monza GT, GM’s relationship with Jim Hall and Chaparral, and the underappreciated Corvette XP-819 concept.
Jim Hall of Chaparral Cars – American Inventors Interview Series
Jim Hall speaks of the Chaparral development, downforce, innovations, styling, and Chevrolet, at the Petroleum Museum. Plus, you’re treated to a trip around Rattlesnake Raceway. Don’t miss this personal tour!
Studio Paddle Pool and Vertical Jump Contests
Jerry Hirschberg-inspired studio competitions. By Bruce Brooks.
1971 Boat-Tail Riviera A-body
The design started on an A-body platform. By Bruce Brooks.