From Drag to Speed: The 1930s Design Shift
In the early 20th century, the automobile industry was at the cusp of a revolutionary transformation. Among the many challenges facing manufacturers was the question of aerodynamics — a term …
Car Design
Amos Northup: The Auto Designer with an Independent Approach
Amos Earl Northup, born in 1889, was a visionary automotive designer whose career flourished in the early 20th century. After studies at the Cleveland Polytechnic Institute, he honed his design…
1931 Marmon Sixteen: Challenging Cadillac’s Prestige
Howard Carpenter Marmon, a pioneer in the U.S. auto industry, introduced the Marmon Sixteen in the spring of 1931, aiming to rival Cadillac’s V16. The Marmon Sixteen featured an advanced…
Revival of the Buick Riviera: 1977-78 Edition
The 1977-78 Buick Riviera, though a high-priced luxury vehicle, struggled to stand out in terms of distinctive styling, blending in with the entry-level LeSabre. Built on GM’s downsized B-body platform,…
1962 Chevy II: Swift Engineering Solutions in Emergency Room
In response to the success of Ford’s Falcon, Chevrolet hastily developed the Chevy II, introduced in 1961 as a compact car. With a 110-inch wheelbase and overall length similar to…
Rescuing Studebaker: Was the Master Plan Successful?
As a last-ditch attempt to bring Studebaker back to life in 1963, design genius Brooks Stevens and manufacturing expert Charles Sorensen came up with the Low-Cost Molded Vehicle (LCMV). The…