For 1960, the full-sized Ford line was sporting a distinctive new look that hadn’t been seen before and wouldn’t be seen again. This is the story of the Quicksilver Ford. Continue reading
Category Archives: Design
Turbine Dreams: The 1963 Chrysler Typhoon
The fabulous 1963 Chrysler Turbine Ghia had an equally glamorous sibling: the Typhoon, a two-seat roadster with a disappearing metal top. Continue reading
Sports Car Dreams: A Never-Was 1941 Willys Roadster by Brooks Stevens
Just before the United States was drawn into World War II, noted industrial designer Brooks Stevens designed this graceful little sports convertible for Willys-Overland. Continue reading
If Syd Mead Designed a Concept Vehicle: 1966 Ford Ranger II
Just imagine if the futurist and visionary Syd Mead had designed a concept vehicle. Now here it is: the 1966 Ford Ranger II. Continue reading
Studebaker’s Italian Job: The 1960 Lark Frua
When we think of Studebaker, we don’t often picture fine Italian coachbuilding, but here are three examples that break the mold. Continue reading
Due to Popular Demand: The 1955 Packard Request
In the 1950s, dream cars from the Motor City usually looked into the future, but the Packard Request looked into the company’s glorious past. Continue reading
A Famous Auto Designer Created This Guitar: The Gibson Firebird
It’s been said that a truly great designer can design anything. Here’s one proof of the theory: the Gibson Firebird electric guitar created by auto designer Ray Dietrich. Continue reading