Black Air
The Buick Grand National Documentary “I remember taking it to work and wanting to change lanes and all you had to do was just stab the throttle and the thing would “choo-choo” and it would skid over. You didn’t have … Continue reading
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1951 LeSabre Brochure
A Dean’s Garage post in April, 2011 entitled Harley Earl’s 1951/1954 LeSabre featured a brochure of the 1954 version of the LeSabre. This post features scans of an original 1951 brochure. Thanks to Lou Yerolemou.
Posted in Buick, Car Design, GM Brochures, Motorama
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Harley Earl’s 1951/1954 Le Sabre
Le Sabre—GM’s answer to pre-war Mercedes? Photo of the original 1951 version of the car. From Harley Earl’s website, Car of the Century. Leading up to Germany’s 1939 invasion of Poland, certain high members of the Third Reich were flaunting … Continue reading
Posted in Buick, Car Design, GM Brochures
Tagged Harley Earl, Mercedes Benz, P-38 Lightning, W125, WWII
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Who Designed the ’71 Boattail Riviera?
Mitchell’s Silver Arrow III John Houlihan graciously sent me a copy of his letter to the editors of Collectible Automobile that provide insights to the origins of the 1971 Riviera, along with a few sketches from the project. Dear Editors: … Continue reading
Posted in Buick, Car Design, GM Design Staff, Stories
Tagged Bill Mitchell, boattail, Dalahaye, Don DaHarsh, Jerry Hirshberg, John Houlihan, Riveria, sweep spear
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Photos and Other Things of Interest
Dean’s Garage receives many interesting photos from readers—snapshots from another time and era. Not enough content on any one subject for a single post, but important enough to be posted. Many thanks to those who email me and to those … Continue reading