General Motors styling boss Bill Mitchell had a taste for drama in automobile design, and few were more dramatic than the boat-tailed 1971 Buick Riviera. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: Creating the 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
For 1962, Studebaker and designer Brooks Stevens pulled off a near-miracle, repackaging the ancient Hawk model as an elegant European-style GT. Here’s a closer look at the Gran Turismo Hawk, including an original factory film. Continue reading
Le Corbusier’s Dream Car: The 1936 Voiture Minimum
Architect, artist, and author, Le Corbusier helped to shape the 20th century. And by the way, he was a car enthusiast, too. Here’s his 1936 proposal for a universal automobile, the Voiture Minimum.
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Video: Introducing the 1955 Cadillac
In 1955, Cadillac was sitting on top of the automotive world, and it showed in the supremely confident tone of its marketing program. See and hear the pitch in action. Continue reading
Life in a Trombone Case: The Motor City’s Velour Era
The 1970s were an awkward time for America—in fashion, in hair styles, and yes, even in car interiors. We take a quick look back at the grand velour era of the Motor City. Continue reading
Cars and Swimming Pools
In automotive PR photography the cliches are plentiful, and one of our favorite cliches is the car parked right next to a swimming pool. Here are a few fun examples. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1970 Ford Thunderbird
The spectacular Pan Am 747 is the co-star in this marketing spot for the 1970 Ford Thunderbird line. Fasten your seat belts and join us. Continue reading