Category Archives: John Mellberg

1970-71 F-body Concept—Advanced Pontiac Studio

by Gary Smith Posted on January 19, 2012

By John Mellberg I’ve had these photos filed in a brown envelope since leaving GM Styling in 1972. The car in the photos was a Firebird that was underway when I was assigned to the Advanced Pontiac Studio, initially working … Continue reading →

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John M. Mellberg’s Career—Part Two

by Gary Smith Posted on May 10, 2011

Creative Automotive Design, a Perception of Quality! by John Mellberg “As a Creative Automotive Designer, I believe that ‘perceived quality’ is programmed into our DNA Code. It starts with a first sketch and ends with a developed and finished product. … Continue reading →

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John M. Mellberg’s Career—Part One

by Gary Smith Posted on April 26, 2011

Boys love cars, firetrucks, tractors, and flying machines. John Mellberg designed them. John won the 2nd National Senior Award in the Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild in 1966, and started his career working at General Motors Design Staff. John is also … Continue reading →

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