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Category Archives: Schools of Automobile Design

Designing the Automobile and The Art Center of Los Angeles: Custom Car Yearbook #2 (1964)

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Geoff HackerMay 24, 2020
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Hi Gang… Well now I’ve gone and done it. I’ve been searching for articles on automotive styling schools that appeared in magazines of the ‘40s and ‘50s, and recently I started looking in magazines of the ‘60s.  I checked a … Continue reading →

Automotive Styling Is An Art – by George Jergenson, Art Center School of Design: Motor Trend, October 1949

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Geoff HackerMay 28, 2020
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Hi Gang… Car designers are artists – sculptors as you would say – creative down to the last bone in their bodies.  Their talents inspire us in thought, action, and deed, and when it comes to the automobile…. many of … Continue reading →

The Dick Foster Victress S1A Special – An Original Owner and Car Reunited: Part 2

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Geoff HackerMay 24, 2020
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——————————- Note:  This is the second of a three-part story on the Dick Foster Victress Special.  Click here to review all parts of the story. ——————————- Hi Gang… How did I find the Dick Foster Victress Special and get it home?  … Continue reading →

The Art Center: Industrial Design / Automotive Division: Road & Track – September 1955

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Geoff HackerMay 24, 2020
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Hi Gang… From time to time, you read articles here at Forgotten Fiberglass that in some way involve recognition of the Art Center in Los Angeles, California.  This is an important reference for me and recognition on our behalf that many … Continue reading →

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  • Paul Vilefort on The 1975 Mechanix Illustrated Urba Car: Part 1 – The Urba Car StoryIf you want to make a three wheel car you need to read on how
  • Paul Vilefort on The 1975 Mechanix Illustrated Urba Car: Part 1 – The Urba Car StoryI am looking for a complete set of plans, construction book and magazine article for
  • Chris Woodside on Chris Woodside’s 1955 Lincoln FuturaHello Gang---------Chris here. I'm motivated to advance my '55 Lincoln Futura Concept Build. I'm in
  • J on Sportster Morphed: Dan Post And The 1937 “Topper Sport Custom,” by Glenn BrummerYes, looks a lot like a Cord but without the peekaboo headlights. It looked great
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  • Richard Tyzack on Questions To The EditorWould anyone know if a Kelli J4 ever raced in period and if so some
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Noel Bangerts 1955 Manta Ray (his second body style) took its inspiration from the 1954 showcar – the Buick Wildcat II. This was the second body Noel introduced of a total of 3 different bodies from 1954 thru 1957. The first was a racing style fuselage which he called the Stag introduced in 1954, and the third being a Ferarri style body introduced in 1956-1957.

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