Had a chance this year to have an in-depth discussion with GM designer Bill Porter who was involved in the look of the original '66 Toronado. I'd always liked the look of these cars, but once he'd finished explaining all of the design "firsts" that this car introduced, my appreciation for them increased substantially.
There are a couple of guys in the Detroit area who are working diligently on documenting the world of design and the automobile. There have been a number of exhibits of automotive designer's art in the area and the next showing will begin January 4 at the Scarab Club in downtown Detroit. (In a part of the city that is quite safe, easily accessible and decent parking) The show runs until February 18 and Bill will be at the show January 6 with an additional discussion January 19. Previous shows have included work from designers representing all Detroit manufacturers, the last show was focused on Packard and the show beginning January 4 highlights Corvette. (I know, not a Chrysler product). For those of you who live in this part of the world, getting to see this work and talk to some of the people who created it is a unique opportunity.