Wow some great images there of the 3308 GT4 development. On the GT4 folder picture that looks like the farm house at Fiorano? I wonder what the other building to the right was for? I think it must have been torn down at some point later on after 1975. The steering wheel from that time with 3 solid (no holes) silver aluminum spokes and wrapped in leather is my favourite compared the later wheels with black spokes and less appealing designs. Thanks!
Image Unavailable, Please Login I had a great deal of respect for Harry. He was so knowledgeable about design and was a treasure trove of information about cars. All kinds, Hot Rods, Customs, Exotics, etc. He could draw, on demand, any car you could think of at the drop of a hat. his drawing skills were some of the best I have ever seen. He had a unique personality that you either liked or didn't. I thought the world of him, but some of my classmates had difficulties with his teaching methods. He could be a savage critique of one's work, and some couldn't take that kind of criticism. But he was spot on. He told me he thought I would 'fit in' well at his previous employer, GM. That was exactly what I wanted to hear. It was a very difficult time to be an aspiring car designer with the Energy Crises, and the Domestic Auto Industry not doing any hiring. Harry had to overcome many obstacles in life, but he made the best of things and proved his talent. I feel blessed that I was able to have him as an example to aspire to. Later on when I got to GM, there were many H. Bradley stories. Just cemented his image for me. Image Unavailable, Please Login Harry was a very difficult critical grader. I did just fine, thank you. I should also add, these photos were taken of him at the 'new' Art Center campus in Pasadena. I attended the 'old' Art Center in LA.
Very interesting to hear those details from a design peer! From what you say; Harry doesn't strike me as a 'scarf' kind of guy...
Maybe 3/4 of what A.J. would spec for closed-course work? Still, the citizen of discipline able to coax the pencil clear of wings, scoops, ducts and doo-dads gets extra credit (er, permission?) for the wheel effort!
OK, now for something just slightly 'out of the box' on this thread.....but this design is just too slick to 'waste' in the motorcycle thread which is about 'normal' bikes......... https://www.designboom.com/technology/kingston-custom-good-ghost-bmw-r100-motorcycle-08-30-2020/?utm_source=designboom+daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=kingston+custom+fashions+an+art+deco%2C+museum-worthy+motorcycle Image Unavailable, Please Login Love me some Art Deco!
I dont like it. But I dont like the car in general. The only Macca I like is the GT Image Unavailable, Please Login
Only problem is they’re too small. They should have extended the covers to the whole car, especially the windshield so no-one can see you driving from the middle like a weirdo...
Maybe the two "passengers" have their "window" seats reclined in the picture? Image Unavailable, Please Login
I don’t know, Wouldn’t it still feel weird? I think it’s a bad arrangement and not popular for good reasons
Excellent article about Bill Mitchell and his motorcycles Bill Mitchell’s Fast Living on Two Wheels http://www.deansgarage.com/2020/bill-mitchells-fast-living-on-two-wheels/
A video Opel made some years ago about designing cars before the computer revolution changed everything, focusing on the Opel GT.
The importance of wheel design can NEVER be underestimated. Said the man who dislikes black wheels. From Carbuzz.com https://carbuzz.com/features/cars-instantly-recognizable-by-their-wheels Cars Instantly Recognizable By Their Wheels
I agree completely. I'm fortunate to live in a city where exotics are fairly thick on the ground, and I've never been able to warm to the McLaren design language; Smurf meets french curves... It doesn't help that except when really pulling hard they sound like a 3 cyl. turbo city car...
This is posted in another thread in Silver, but I thought i'd repost for those non subscribed. New Rolls Royce. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
