by Wallace Wyss The Ferrari Testarossa name goes back a long way. Supposedly it came about when they had a new racing car prototype and in the shop it was referred to as "the red car". Testa Rossa means "red head" in Italian (originally two … [Read more...]
The Car Rear End Design Evolution
October 5, 2025 By 10 Comments
by Mike Gulett - In the long history of the automobile, few things are as expressive—or as interesting—as rear end design. From the tailfins of postwar America to the cool looking fastbacks of the '60s and the flying buttresses of the '70s and '80s, … [Read more...]
Thoughts on the Lamborghini Miura and De Tomaso Mangusta Designs
September 15, 2025 By 9 Comments
by Dick Ruzzin - Nuccio Bertone A car design is rarely done completely by one person. He or she might have artistic control but who they work for, the client and others that will execute the design, will have influence and suggestions when … [Read more...]
The Beautiful Fastback
August 11, 2025 By 6 Comments
by Mike Gulett - I find it difficult to imagine a cool sports car that is not a fastback unless it is a convertible. The fastback is a distinctive car body style that combines function and style in a way that has captivated designers and enthusiasts … [Read more...]
Hood Ornament Art
August 7, 2025 By 7 Comments
by Mike Gulett - There was a time when automobiles didn’t just transport us, they announced us. And nothing symbolized that more than the hood ornament. These graceful mascots were more than functional radiator caps or branding devices; they were … [Read more...]
The 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado Design Process
July 31, 2025 By 7 Comments
Where did the Toronado design come from? Here is a summary by a designer who was there. by Dick Ruzzin - I worked in the Oldsmobile Studio at General Motors Styling throughout the entire 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado design program. This is a factual … [Read more...]
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