Dean’s Garage – Page 9 – Yesterday’s Look at Tomorrow

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.

Airborne Hot Coffee and the Clay Bowling Ball Pranks

Priceless studio pranks recalled by Bruce Brooks.

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Bill Mitchell’s Three Wheeler Time Trials

Graham Bell got the best time. By Bruce Brooks.

Jim Musser and Jim Hall, Collaborators in the Chaparrals

John R. Wright interviews Jim Musser who was involved with Chevrolet R&D and the Chaparral connection in the ’60s.

Me and the Monzas

Karl Ludvigsen finds himself in the middle of one of the most interesting episodes in the history of the Corvair.

Norm James is Gone

Norm graciously allowed me to reprint his experience at GM in developing the Firebird III from his book, Of Firebirds and Moonmen.

Cyclops Cut Out

Build Your Very Own Cyclops! Some Assembly Required.

You’re Quite a Fooler!

Tales from Design Station Zebra. Plus, story and photos of Chuck Jordan’s “ChuckWagon.”

Cyclops Invasion at Bonneville

The Cyclops Racing Team invades Bonneville’s World of Speed. Official Report, Photos, and Video.

Peter Brock shares the true story behind the Shelby Cobra Daytona

This is a very touching an insightful video interview with Pete Brock. Plus, Carroll Shelby tells stories from his life.

Clasiq Designer Series-Bill Porter

Video interviews with GM designer Bill Porter by Clasiq.

Clasiq Designer Series-Bill Michalak

Video interviews with GM designer Bill Michalak by Clasiq.

Clasiq Designer Series-Wayne Kady

Video interviews with GM designer Wayne Kady by Clasiq.

Bonham and Gooding Auction Photos 1/16/2020

Photos taken at Bonham and Gooding Auction previews in Scottsdale, Arizona on 1/16/2020.

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!

Syd Mead

Syd Mead probably influenced every designer on the planet.

Clasiq Designer Series-Vince Geraci

Video interviews with Chrysler designer Vince Geraci by Clasiq.

Clasiq Designer Series-Frank Pascoe

Video interviews with Chrysler sculptor Frank Pascoe by Clasiq.

Clasiq Designer Series-Elia ‘Russ’ Russinoff

Video interviews with GM designer Elia Russinoff by Clasiq.

Clasiq Designer Series-Buck Mook

Video interviews with Ford designer Buck Mook by Clasiq.

Clasiq Designer Series—Bill Robinson

Video interviews with designer Bill Robinson by Clasiq.

Clasiq Designer Series—George Camp

Video interviews with designer George Camp by Clasiq.

Book is excellent reading. I like all the practical jokes that you played on each other. Haven’t put it down yet.

Paul Alflen
Gary, Just received your book and read part of it, and can’t wait to finish it! EXCELLENT BOOK WOW! Thanks!

Carl Kofron
It’s a book whose pages you’ll return to again and again…sometimes just to look, other times to read and learn and to laugh!

Helen Hutchings
It brought back so many memories. The book captures some of the antics that took place. I recommend Gary’s book for anyone that has an interest to get a glimpse of an era long gone.

John Manoogian II
Very impressed with the emphasis on the “people stories.” Most people think of GM in terms of the cars, whereas you focused on the designers that created the cars. Congratulations on your excellent and personable narrative.

Roy Lonberger
Great book! It will provide many hours of interesting reading. Thank you for writing and publishing it!

Charles Pieier
All the wonderful anecdotes and photos bring laughter and smiles of recollection of the years at GM Design. The other content is equally entertaining, too! One can keep returning to its pages, finding a new topic of interest each time.

George Camp
Gary’s book focuses on the people who drove designs and events at GM Design. It is always informative, sometimes funny and sometimes sad. Picture are breathtaking. Extremely well done.

James Rice
Thank you Gary for this wonderful publication vicariously delivering the human condition nectar recalled from the good old days at GM Design.

Bill Boudreau
Closest thing to an actual time machine I have experienced! The photos, quotes and artwork really transported me back to what was a fabulous time at GM Design.

Len Casillo
I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed The Future is Back. Great stories and wonderful comments! Excellent selection of illustrations and photos!

Peter Brock
The book is providing lots of interesting reading along with so many great photos, illustrations and renderings.

Sheldon Payne
It’s like going to a family reunion and meeting all your old friends, the studios and the models all over again. I can almost smell the fresh clay reading your book.

Ron Will
Reading the stories and anecdotes of designers who shared their experiences in this book allowed me to vicariously imagine what it would have actually been like to have worked in a studio. Thumbs Up Gary!!

Steve Sicklick
Great book Gary. It’s like taking a trip down memory lane!

Dennis Burke
I’ve enjoyed the Dean’s Garage book. I know a lot of the designers and places you mention; it’s like a reunion or old-home week.Thank you very much for putting everything together in such a beautifully organized, fun, illuminating way.

Michael Lamm

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