2017 League of Retired Designers Project
Rear engine cars is the focus this year.
David Holls-designed 1932 Model KB Boattail Speedster
I saw this car at the Pavillions car show in Scottsdale a few years ago. It stopped me cold. Monumentally impressive.
The Story of Manuel Lopez
“I simply want the world to know that men like Manuel Lopez still exist.”—Michael Lamm
Chevrolet Musclecars
A great collection of engine shots and cutaway engine artwork.
History of Tanks
Leave it to historian Stan Mott to uncover the little known history of tanks.
CARS AS ART Exhibit
Two hundred pieces of original concept car art representing the 1950s up through today’s designs will be on display.
Who designed the Monza GT?
Phil Hill, Bill Mitchell, and the Monza GT. By Paul Deesen.
Bella Mangusta
The complete story of Dick Ruzzin’s Chevy powered Mangusta. Book Review.
2016 League of Retired Designers Packard Project
The latest in Packard proposals.
Styling—The Look of Things
Original 76-page GM brochure from 1955 describing design and the styling process.
Russian “Chrysler Aeroflot” Carplane
Stalin’s secret weapons designer, Igor Sokerov, to the resuce.
Pontiac Firebird 50 Years
I about had a heart attack when the ’70 Trans Am hit the streets. Book Review.
John Krsteski Interview
Design Manager at Hyundai North America and a very inspiring digital artist.
McQueen’s Motorcycles
Steve McQueen was the real deal. An authentic enthusiast. Book review.
Heirs to the Airflow
Chrysler’s ugly duckling inspired a lot of copycats. By Michael Lamm.
Camilo Pardo
Camilo Pardo and His Ford GT Go Full Circle.
Deuce
The original hot rod condensed to pictorial essays of 32 iconic examples.
1949 GM Styling Show for Fisher Body Winners
Historic photos from a GM Art & Colour presentation constructed for winners of the 1949 Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild.
Styling the Motor Car—1949
Cool video from 1949. Glimpses inside several Art & Colour Studios. Bill Mitchell and Irv Rybicki are in the film.
The BMW Century
BMW’s history during the wars and immediate post-war periods is of particular interest. Book review.
American Muscle Supercars
Just because the factory wouldn’t or couldn’t build it didn’t mean you couldn’t get one.
Holden Hurricane, Part II
More details about the designers behind the scenes. Ed Welburn had a hand in resurrecting the Hurricane.
Holden Hurricane
An inspiring design from down under.
Vauxhall XVR Concept
A very cool design that was inspiration for a lot of designers.