Tag Archives: Bill Mitchell

Peter Maier, Designer, Master Realist—Part One

Stingray, 5′ x 16′, Collection of the Artist, 1996 Enter Peter Maier Nobody I had ever encountered before could have possibly adequately prepared me for meeting Pete Maier. I worked with Pete for a year in 1976 when I was … Continue reading

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Harley Earl’s Scrapbooks

Special Interest Autos, May-June 1976 Article by Michael Lamm An occasional touch of humor to break the tension. This very intriguing and well written article concerns three binders of illustrations, with three interesting theories of how they came about. Designer … Continue reading

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A Century of Automotive Style

100 Years of American Car Design by Michael Lamm and Dave Holls This 100-year history explains why cars looked, and look, the way they do, who designed what, and why. The original hardcover book was voted “must have” by major … Continue reading

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Of Firebirds and Moonmen, Part One

A tribute to Norman J. James, designer of the Firebird III Theme sketch that started it all. Bill Porter is quoted to have said that the Firebird III is a ’50s theme with ’60s surfaces. That would explain at least … Continue reading

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