Clasiq Designer Series-Vince Geraci

January 24, 2020 1 CommentVideos, Vince Geraci

Classiq Designer Series—Featuring Vince Geraci

Vince Geraci embodies the spirit of the American can-do attitude. From a young age he knew that he wanted to be an automotive designer. Through hard work, dedication, and talent Vince moved up the ranks through the Chrysler organization finally getting assigned to a design studio. Listen to Vince as he shares his interesting perspective working as an automobile interior and exterior designer.

Future videos in the series will feature Bill Michalak, Wayne Kady, and Bill Porter.

Video Credits: Julie Hyde-Edwards and Robert Edwards for making the videos possible, Clasiq for producing the series. Sponsored by Farmers Insurance.

Published on Dean’s Garage by permission by Charlie Rubin, Clasiq COO and Founder.

Dean’s Garage, The Future is Back release: Late January, 2020.

Chrysler Designer Vince Geraci

Pacer Interior Design

Vince Geraci head of interior design for the AMC Pacer talks us through some of the design elements and features that we see on the inside the Pacer.

Paying Your Dues

Vince wanted to work as an automotive designer since he was a kid. Without going to a formal design school, Vince was able to work at Chrysler Corp. while taking night classes to be a designer. If there is a will there’s a way!

There’s a very fine line from unique to strange AMC Pacer

Love it or Hate it the AMC Pacer has earned its place in history. Hear from the head of interior design Vince Geraci as he tells us several facts about the car. Ever wonder where that famous western weave design came from on the interior?

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September 22, 2021 at 10:13 pm

Ernest Finch

I own and love my 1961 imperial . I would love to see more Imperial design sketches.

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