Periodically, we feel it's worth taking the time to define some of the terms we throw around with which some readers may not be familiar. This week, we examine some of the terminology of automotive design. ...
For more than 50 years, the Corvette has represented a curious paradox for General Motors. The product of GM's humblest division, it has frequently been among the corporation's most expensive cars. Designed ...
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... four-seat incarnations, Thunderbirds never had blazing performance, they're hardly rare, and as for their styling , let us just say that they often flirted with the ragged edges of good taste. Still, ...
Even if you know nothing about cars, and your only exposure to American automobiles is TV and movies, you probably recognize this shape. It's been featured on everything from T-shirts to postage stamps, ...
Bill Mitchell, styling chief of General Motors from 1958 to 1977, presided over quite a few hits and a number of duds in his long career. There are a few of his designs that still spark controversy -- ...
From 1958 to 1977, the head of General Motors Styling was William L. (Bill) Mitchell, protégé and anointed successor of the legendary Harley Earl. Mitchell was just as contentious and flamboyant as his ...
... innovation or forward-thinking product development, but through styling leadership. Under the flamboyant direction of design chief Harley J. Earl, Cadillac introduced styling features that set the standards ...
