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...]
Thoughts on the Lamborghini Miura and De Tomaso Mangusta Designs
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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...]
Tom Goes For A Ride In A Mangusta
April 30, 2017 By 12 Comments
by Mike - Dick Ruzzin's new book, Bella Mangusta, The Italian Art and Design of the De Tomaso Mangusta is available now at this link - click here. The book is designed to appeal to automobile enthusiasts of all kinds as well as … [Read more...]
The Chevrolet Powered De Tomaso Mangusta
June 14, 2014 By 7 Comments
by Mike - Dick Ruzzin writes on Dean's Garage 401 Mangustas were built in Modena, Italy by DeTomaso Automobili. Bodies were supplied by Ghia and both the exterior and interior were designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro. All were built with Ford … [Read more...]
A Letter About The Miura Design Controversy
July 27, 2013 By 7 Comments
by Mike - In the June 2013 issue of "Classic & Sports Car" magazine there was an article titled "Total Miura" that prompted a letter to the editor from My Car Quest reader and green Mangusta owner, Jonathan Root. This letter was the … [Read more...]
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