Mike Parks/Pete Klain Corvette at Sonoma Raceway Video
The Pete Klain Corvette restored by Mike Parks. Graphics by yours truly.
An Interview with Roy Lonberger, Part 2
Ahh, Mitchell.
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 Elia Russinoff, Part 2
Russ had a stellar career with 40 years as a designer with General Motors Design from 1955-1995
Ron Will’s Turbo Phantom
“I think in the back of every car designer’s mind there is this desire to build a car entirely of their own design with no constraints.”
GM Designer Elia Russinoff
Elia ‘Russ’ Russinoff, has provided a portfolio of his work to feature on Dean’s Garage.
John M. Melberg’s Career—Part One
Cars, firetrucks, tractors, and flying machines.
A Special Message about Chuck by Mark Jordan
He lived an amazing life, accomplished countless professional achievements, influenced and served as a role model to so many, and above all was a wonderfully great and loving Dad.
Designing the New Studebaker
A Design Project by the League of Retired Automotive Designers.
Charles M. “Chuck” Jordan
Jordan likened this to “letting a tiger out of the cage—saying go!”
League of Retired Automotive Designers—Ferrari Design Exhibit
Recapturing the Magic—Visions of the Future American Automotive Design.
Station Wagon Living
Do you remember being hauled around by your parents in the back of a station wagon? By Todd Duhnke.
Ford’s Romeo Proving Grounds
An in-depth look at Ford’s Romeo Proving Grounds. By Todd Duhnke.
1990 Cadillac Aurora Concept
Design, modeling, construction photos, and press releases for the 1990 Cadillac Aurora concept car. Thanks to Bruce Brooks, Carlos Barba, Bill Rohlfing, and Christo Datini.
Ralph Mulford’s 1912 Indy 500 Tenth Place Finish
The longest race in Indy 500 history—nine hours!
GM Sculptor Ray Hildebrandt
Dick Ruzzin remembers a remarkably talented studio sculptor, engineer, and artist.
Pontiac’s Chief Designer, Jack Humbert
Jack Humbert was responsible for many of Pontiac’s styling icons. By Jeff Denison.
Chasing the Future: Bunker Hill Bradley, Part 1
The amazing career and designs of Bunker Bradley.
Holden Hurricane, Part II
More details about the designers behind the scenes. Ed Welburn had a hand in resurrecting the Hurricane.
More Studio Cartoons. And a Few Stories. And some Quotes.
“Paint won’t save it.”
John Thawley
That’s the way John was. He was constantly trying to put things together, and he’d do anything to help someone.