Category Archives: Richard Nesbitt

Personal Luxury Cars of the 1970s

by Gary Smith Posted on August 14, 2011

by Dick Nesbitt As rising insurance cost and increased emissions control concerns gradually phased out the exciting high-performance cars of the late 1960′s, high-image “personal-luxury” style became the new emphasis for the 1970s. From the “entry-level” Chevrolet Monte Carlo and … Continue reading →

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Art Center Experiences

by Gary Smith Posted on August 5, 2010

By Dick Nesbitt I started at Art Center College in the fall of 1967, when the psychedelic era and flower power were in full bloom (heh-heh). I was 21, and it was an exciting time to be in Los Angeles. … Continue reading →

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Every Boy’s Dream: The Life and Career of an Automotive Designer

by Richard Nesbitt Posted on July 6, 2009

The Career of Richard Nesbitt, Part Two Book Illustrations After a move to the Dallas/Ft.Worth area, I have been a vehicle and industrial design consultant for a wide variety of clients. From 1980 on, I have authored and illustrated several … Continue reading →

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Every Boy’s Dream: The Life and Career of an Automotive Designer

by Richard Nesbitt Posted on June 29, 2009

The Career of Richard Nesbitt, Part One Of the many and varied professional opportunities available in the automotive industry, the role of the designer (or stylist) has probably captured the imagination of more young men and auto enthusiasts around the … Continue reading →

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