This is the true story of the challenge to design the 1992 Cadillac Seville and Eldorado and how it changed the future for one of America’s greatest car companies. The greatest disaster in Cadillac history was avoided by a whisker.
Remember the 55 MPH speed limit? By Stan Mott
Another fascinating insider look at Ford’s design development—the 1957 Lincoln. By Jim and Cheryl Farrell.
Not much larger than Stan Mott’s Cyclops. What could possibly go wrong?
Extinct Marketing—The demise of the printed car brochure. By Todd Duhnke and Gary Smith.
Store it? Display it? Donate it? Sell it?
A personal remembrance by Helen V. Hutchings
An in-depth look at Ford’s Rotunda. By Todd Duhnke.
The story behind the creation of the 1984 Buick Grand National TV ad. By Dan Hughes.
It was a strange and curious misfit. Buick Grand National Documentary by Andrew Filippone, Jr., Filmmaker.
Gallery of the League of Retired Automobile Designer’s 2024 exhibit at the Royal Oak Historical Society Museum.
Vizcom video featuring Robert Munson plus his latest creations.
Jim Hall embodies a relentless creative spirit during a time in America where individual initiative was valued and respected.
They Don’t Write Songs About Volvos. Or do they?
A great video interview with Dave Holls from the late 1990s.
How one of GM’s most intriguing concept cars ended its days.
Product endorsements on Dean’s Garage are rare. So rare, in fact, that this is the first since the site’s launch in March, 2009.
An in-depth look at Ford’s Romeo Proving Grounds. By Todd Duhnke.
“What hurt the boattail was to widen it. It got so wide, a speedboat became a tugboat.”-Bill Mitchell
In 1956 Brazil mandated automobile production to comprise 95% Brazilian parts and labor within five years or be forced out.
Very talented Bob Munson shares his passion for car design.
Another fascinating insider look at Ford’s design development—the 1952 Ford. By Jim and Cheryl Farrell. NEW PHOTOS ADDED TO POST!
An in-depth look at Ford’s Arizona Proving Grounds. By Todd Duhnke.
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