Design of the 1961 Lincoln, Part 2: Reassessment and Redirection
The 1961–65 Lincolns are recognized as some of the finest and best designed cars ever produced.
The 1961–65 Lincolns are recognized as some of the finest and best designed cars ever produced.
A few stories from his career at GM Design contributed by Don Schwarz for the Dean’s Garage book.
Harry was unmatched as an instructor, illustrator, and designer.
“Car designer-cum-cartoonist Stan Mott is an American legend. And so his creation, the Cylcops, the greatest car that never was. Here’s the outlandish tale of his life of adventure and subversion.”
I’d not seen this one before. To say things have changed would be an understatement to the extreme.
”For the man who wants everything—The ’63-1/2 Super Torque Ford Sports Hardtop.“
It was quickly obvious that McNamara was the smartest guy in the room.
The Ford Falcon was preceded by 30-years of attempts to develop a car smaller than what Ford was already producing.
AMX Model by Jeff Teague; Chrysler Turbine Movie Car; and paintings by John Krsteski, Design Manager for Hyundai.
The Sentinel was savaged by the American automotive press, but the Europeans loved it; its design received multiple awards.
What about the rare Cyclopes models about which even the elder and well-informed enthusiasts may not have heard?
All the world is familiar with Igor Sokerov’s more famous aircraft—the ones that flew. By Stan Mott.
Brooks Stevens believed he could turn Studebaker around.
Three of Harry Bradley’s future Corvette illustrations.
The Chrysler Turbine Car’s design was heavily influenced by ex-Ford designers.
Possibly the only show car that ever destroyed a restaurant.