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 8 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...]
Two Awesome American Cars From 1966
July 28, 2025 By 1 Comment
by Mike Gulett - The 1960s were great years for American cars. Many landmark designs were produced like the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Buick Riviera and these two I am describing here today: the 1966 Dodge Charger and the 1966 Oldsmobile … [Read more...]
Design Discussion: 2027 Ferrari Amalfi
July 18, 2025 By 5 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - When you first see the Ferrari Amalfi (named after a delectable stretch along the West Coast of Italy) you say to yourself “That’s just the Roma all over again.” But it isn’t. It is, as I see it, like the Roma, yet another … [Read more...]
The Evolution of the Ford Thunderbird
June 30, 2025 By 6 Comments
by Mike Gulett - A friend of mine, Clay McQuire, recently suggested that I profile the Ford Thunderbird (and so here we are). She is interested because she grew up with a 1955 Thunderbird in the family (a black one) and has always had fond … [Read more...]
Design Critique: Ferrari F80
April 28, 2025 By Leave a Comment
by Wallace Wyss - The new Ferrari F80 is not just a road car, it is a car in the hypercar class. Not so coincidentally it was announced a month after McLaren unveiled the W1. The Ferrari F80 is not, thank heavens, an all electric. It is a … [Read more...]
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