Tag Archives: Dave Holls

A Century of Automotive Style

by Gary Smith Posted on December 9, 2010

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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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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Charles M. “Chuck” Jordan

by Gary Smith Posted on March 18, 2010

1956 Buick Centurion Charles M. “Chuck” Jordan was only the fourth man elected to the position of vice president of the General Motors Design Staff. He assumed this role on October 6, 1986 and held it until his retirement six … Continue reading →

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More Studio Cartoons. And a Few Stories. And some Quotes.

by Gary Smith Posted on November 10, 2009

Andy Hansel and Brian Wuerker cartoons, stories, and quotes from the “heartbeat of the industry.” When Jerry Hirschberg left for Nissan Design in 1980, Andy Hansel christened his departure with this depiction of Jerry as a full-fledged Samurai. The studio … Continue reading →

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