Who designed the Monza GT?
Phil Hill, Bill Mitchell, and the Monza GT. By Paul Deesen.
The 1979 Opel Bitter Story
Dick Ruzzin’s first hand account of the development of the Open Bitter.
An Interview with Roy Lonberger, Part 2
Ahh, Mitchell.
An interview with Roy Lonberger, Part 1
Mr. Mitchell had the passion and flamboyant style, Shinoda had the personal no-nonsense Southern California performance connection, and Jordan had the elegance and taste—anything they touched was destined to be a success.
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.
A Century of Automotive Style
It’s no big secret that a lot of early motorcars took their body design from carriages. But it’s less obvious that carriage design evolved from shipbuilding.
Art Center Experiences
Late nighters or all nighters were the norm.
Charles M. “Chuck” Jordan
Jordan likened this to “letting a tiger out of the cage—saying go!”
More Studio Cartoons. And a Few Stories. And some Quotes.
“Paint won’t save it.”
Gray Counts, Designer, Automotive Fine Artist, Friend
Gray is a good friend and great designer.
Ron Kellogg’s Bugatti Type 57/59 Roadster Special
The story of Dave Holls’ Bugatti.
Development of the 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva SCX
The origins of the only body side I can lay claim to designing in 15 years at GM.