Guest Posted June 16, 2003 Share Posted June 16, 2003 Here is the historically innovative story:www.carofthecentury.com/car_design_at_75.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted June 16, 2003 Share Posted June 16, 2003 Modern Buick advertising schemes notwithstanding, Harley Earl is probably spinning in his grave over what currently passes for GM "Styling" if not trying to claw his way out of it. Some of Bill Mitchell's "razor-edge" influence is still there but not translating well except for Cadillac. Sometimes I think the Japanimation company who designed the 80s "Transformers" toys all went to work for GM styling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seasand77 Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 What a great walk back in time. I worked at the Tech Center from 1959 to 1963, and It was a really super secret place. I started as a chauffer for the big wigs and eventually began driving test vehicles at the proving grounds in Milford Mich. We routinely purchased new competitors cars and blasted them out at the proving grounds before bringing them back to the Tech Center and then took them apart bolt by bolt. We even did the VW Beetle and hot Chrysler 300's. Fun Job. The Styling Center allowed us looks at cars that wouldn't be manufactured for four years, often times the final design was inspired by a guy in loafers, smoking a cigarette and piddling with a pen. It was then up to the engineers to make it work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_CarFreak Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 Post deleted by CarFreak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6219_Rules Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 I sympathize, really I do...I am surrounded by friends and family that think cars are just 4 wheels and an engine. sigh. I live amoungst Philestines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
another old car Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 dont be bitter after 20 years - just because old fool didnt wish you a Happy Birthday - me & wife been married longer than that - but she puts up with me and all the toys and things that follow me home - give the guy a chance to make up for the Late but Not ForgottenHappy Birthdayaoc <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seasand77 Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 If you're really serious about a new husband, send a picture of the 442. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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