General Motors Design is 85 years old this month, and it has put together a photographic sampling of its history that would be understatement to label merely "rich." The division has been the home of Harley Earl, Charles Jordan, the Cadillac Madame X and its V16, the Turret Tops, the first concept car, an industrial design division working on projects like the Kitchen of Tomorrow, the 1951 Buick LeSabre, the Stingray, Mako Shark and Manta Ray Corvettes, and so much more.
Just 25 years ago, in fact, the same year that Stefan Roser was flogging the Ruf Yellowbird around the 'Ring, IndyCar legend A. J. Foyt was flogging the Oldsmobile that's right, Oldsmobile Aerotech concept car beyond 260 miles an hour and setting land speed records. One of the Aerotech's designers was Ed Welburn, who now leads GM's global design.
Scroll down for more on GM Design and a lengthy timeline detailing its major achievements. There's also information on GM's Eyes on Design event happening this weekend in Grosse Point Michigan, and of course, a large gallery of photos above.
Via: GM Design turns 85, help 'em celebrate by viewing this awesome gallery
GM Design turns 85, help 'em celebrate by viewing this awesome gallery Gallery
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