Harry Bradley’s Mitchell GP
Text and photos complements of the car’s owner and builder, Dave Crook.
Unicontrol and a Sonic Key
This video shows Norm James creating a yarn drawing of the Firebird III.
50 Years of American Automobile Design 1930–1980
This post features artwork by Richard Nesbitt.
The Story Behind Dick Ruzzin’s Chevy-powered Mangusta
Dick Ruzzin’s Chevy powered Mangusta.
Steve Small
George Prentice on Steve Small.
The 1979 Opel Bitter Story
Dick Ruzzin’s first hand account of the development of the Open Bitter.
Motor Trend Classic Chuck Jordan Interview
“A car has to make you feel something. If a buyer looks at a car and says, ‘I don’t like it,’ all the other stuff doesn’t matter.”
George Krispinsky—Ford, AMC, and Chrysler Designer
An interview with George Krispinsky.
Building the Corvette SS; Stingray Racer at Elkhart; Building the ’53 Corvette; Design Center Tour
Vintage GM video of Building the Experimental Corvette SS.
Corvette Sting Ray: Genesis of an American Icon
Brock’s involvement with the design of the 1963 Corvette Sting Ray has been well overshadowed by his successes at Shelby American, but they are no less fascinating.
Ed Welburn Interviews
Amelia Island interviews.
A Bill Mitchell Anecdote
The result was the side stand retracted and the bike tipped over.
1966 Oldsmobile Toronado Development
Dick Ruzzin’s Personal account of the development of the ’66 Tornado.
GM Designer Bill Michalak
“I guess I just can’t get cars and art out of my system.”
Monza SS Tribute
This prototype is a design projection of how Chevrolet’s original 1963 Monza SS concept might have turned out, had it gone into actual production.
Geza Loczi
I had the privilege of working with Geza in my first studio when I first started at General Motors.
Geza Loczi’s Seven Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild Models
“Stick-to-itiveness.”
An Interview with Roy Lonberger, Part 2
Ahh, Mitchell.
An interview with Roy Lonberger, Part 1
Mr. Mitchell had the passion and flamboyant style, Shinoda had the personal no-nonsense Southern California performance connection, and Jordan had the elegance and taste—anything they touched was destined to be a success.
Interview with Bill Porter; Pontiac Design in the ’60s
Bill Porter candidly describes his years with Pontiac.
Exclusive 2006 Interview with Charles M. (Chuck) Jordan
“I consider myself one of the luckiest guys alive. All my life I’ve been able to do the thing I love most—design automobiles.”
Alex Tremulis at Art Center School, Class of 1955/56
Need help identifying designers.
GM Designer Paul Deesen, the Pontiac Strato Star, and Sebring 1957
When I was at GM, Paul was always great to be around. Encouraging and uplifting with a great sense of humor.
GM Designer Elia Russinoff, Part 2
Russ had a stellar career with 40 years as a designer with General Motors Design from 1955-1995