Great as the car was, General Motors styling boss Bill Mitchell thought the Olds Toronado would be even better if it were Camaro-sized. So he built one. This is the short tale of the Toronado two-seater. Continue reading
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Another Mitchell Masterpiece: The 1972 Buick Silver Arrow III
Conceived by GM styling boss Bill Mitchell, the Silver Arrow III was a dramatic reinterpretation of the production boattail Riviera introduced in 1971. Continue reading
The Flat Tops: GM’s 1959-60 Flying Wing Hardtops
The flat-top era at General Motors lasted only two years, but it left a memorable impression.on the automotive world. . Continue reading
Market Watch: 1963 Corvette Sting Ray Split-Window Coupe
Offered for only one year, the split-window coupe is Corvette royalty. This example, to be offered at the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas sale, has some additional special features. Continue reading
Video: The 1965 Corvette Mako Shark II
The Corvette Mako Shark II was an influential concept for Chevrolet: It led directly to the production 1968 Corvette. Here are the fascinating details in an original GM promo film. Continue reading
Bill Mitchell’s Dreamboat: The 1971 Buick Riviera
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
Corvair Two-Seater: The 1961 Sebring Spyder Concept
More than once, General Motors played with the idea of transforming the sporty Corvair sedan into a real two-place sports car. Here’s the first official effort, the 1961 Sebring Spyder. Continue reading