Mitchell’s 1977 Pontiac Phantom
I remember the seeing the Pontiac Phantom many times at Design Staff. Let’s just say it had mixed internal reviews.
Dean’s Garage Review in Buick Bugle
This month the Buick Club of America’s publication, The Buick Bugle, published a two-page review of Dean’s Garage, The Future is Back.
League of Retired Designers 2020
The League’s Exhibit at the Royal Oak Historical Museum
Mitchell’s Bikes, 1977
“Mitchell’s Latest” motorcycles, published in Car Styling, January 1977
Ed Mertz
A tribute to the life of Ed Mertz by Helen V. Hutchings.
The Matterhorn Proposal
In which Stan Mott proposes to scale the Matterhorn on a 1960 Scat-Kitty.
The Designs of Henry Rom
For Henry Rom, his 1953 award-winning Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild entry was just the beginning.
Proud To Be An American
Dick Ruzzin, on a GM trip to Germany in 2001, recounts a heart-felt encounter with an Italian bus driver.
Champion Race Car Driver Phil Hill in His Own Words
An extremely interesting and insightful interview with Phil Hill, plus The Phil Hill Story, directed by Brock Yates.
Bill Mitchell’s Red Baron
Bill Mitchell’s Red Baron Custom BMW Motorcycle Mystery.
Bill Mitchell’s Fast Living on Two Wheels
Mitchell’s custom motorcycles, published in Car Styling, August 1974
City Sanitation Vehicle
Harry Bradley illustrations published in Car Styling, July 1976
Sound of Speed
A must-see 1958 video filmed at the Riverside International Raceway featuring a test session with Lance Reventlow.
Stretch Pickup Truck
Exciting behind-the-scenes events in designing “The Longwood.” by Stan Mott
Design Insight Behind the Opel Bitter CD
Dick Ruzzin tells the story of the creation of the Opel Bitter.
Jim Musser 2013 Interview
Jim Musser speaks about many of the special projects he worked on during his time with Frank Winchell’s Chevy R&D team, including the development of the Corvair Monza GT, GM’s relationship with Jim Hall and Chaparral, and the underappreciated Corvette XP-819 concept.
Jim Hall of Chaparral Cars – American Inventors Interview Series
Jim Hall speaks of the Chaparral development, downforce, innovations, styling, and Chevrolet, at the Petroleum Museum. Plus, you’re treated to a trip around Rattlesnake Raceway. Don’t miss this personal tour!
Studio Paddle Pool and Vertical Jump Contests
Jerry Hirschberg-inspired studio competitions. By Bruce Brooks.
1971 Boat-Tail Riviera A-body
The design started on an A-body platform. By Bruce Brooks.
Airborne Hot Coffee and the Clay Bowling Ball Pranks
Priceless studio pranks recalled by Bruce Brooks.
Bill Mitchell’s Three Wheeler Time Trials
Graham Bell got the best time. By Bruce Brooks.
Jim Musser and Jim Hall, Collaborators in the Chaparrals
John R. Wright interviews Jim Musser who was involved with Chevrolet R&D and the Chaparral connection in the ’60s.
Me and the Monzas
Karl Ludvigsen finds himself in the middle of one of the most interesting episodes in the history of the Corvair.
Norm James is Gone
Norm graciously allowed me to reprint his experience at GM in developing the Firebird III from his book, Of Firebirds and Moonmen.