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Designing Dreams: Essays on the Inside Story of Gm, Harley Earl and America's Golden Automotive Age

Designing Dreams: Essays on the Inside Story of Gm, Harley Earl and America's Golden Automotive Age - Hardcover

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Availability:In StockContributor:Dick RuzzinPublish date:7/29/2025Pages:176
Language:EnglishPublisher:Veloce PublishingISBN-13:9781836440017ISBN-10:1836440014UPC:9781836440017Book Category:TransportationBook Subcategory:AutomotiveBook Topic:HistorySize:9.90 x 8.30 x 0.80 inchesWeight:1.9026Product ID:SCD7MB03F7

Step into the world where cars became dreams on wheels. In Designing Dreams, Dick Ruzzin unveils the untold story of General Motors, Harley Earl's groundbreaking vision, and the artistry that defined America's Golden Automotive Age.

At the centre of this compelling collection of essays is the 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado--a revolutionary front-wheel-drive luxury car that remains an icon of design and innovation. As one of its designers, Ruzzin provides an insider's perspective on its creation, offering a rare glimpse into the radical ideas and creative energy behind this automotive masterpiece.

After 40 years at General Motors Design, Ruzzin reflects on the profound influence of Harley Earl, the pioneer car designer who elevated automobiles into works of art. Earl's creativity and design philosophies reshaped the industry, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire.

Illustrated with over one hundred sketches and General Motors Design's archival images, this book explores the passion, artistry, and precision behind automotive design. It captures the essence of a unique profession that combines function with beauty, producing cars that are both practical and beautiful.

Designing Dreams is more than a history of car design--it's a celebration of the people, ideas, and innovations that made the automobile a defining symbol of American ingenuity. Perfect for car enthusiasts and design lovers alike, this is a journey into the heart of creativity and the Golden Age of the American Automobile.

Language:EnglishPublisher:Veloce PublishingISBN-13:9781836440017ISBN-10:1836440014UPC:9781836440017Book Category:TransportationBook Subcategory:AutomotiveBook Topic:HistorySize:9.90 x 8.30 x 0.80 inchesWeight:1.9026Product ID:SCD7MB03F7
Born in Detroit, Dick Ruzzin is a retired automobile executive from General Motors Design Staff. During his career he participated in more than 140 car design projects as a Creative Designer, Assistant Chief Designer, Chief Designer and then as Director of Design for G.M. Europe in Germany and as Director of Design for Chevrolet Cars in the United States. He is now a designer, writer, book author and design mentor in retirement.
Publisher: Veloce Publishing

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