The Cars of Harley Earl by David Temple
Harley Earl's contribution to automotive design cannot be underestimated and his legacy casts an enduring shadow over American automotive design. Simply put, no other designer in American history has had such a profound impact on automotive design and influenced the trajectory of automotive design for years to come. Veteran automotive historian David W. Temple has researched and unearthed the complete story of Harley Earl's cars, his notable design achievements and the legendary cars. Working as a coachbuilder at his father's Earl Automotive Works in Hollywood, California, the young Earl learned his trade. After styling the 1927 LaSalle for GM president Alfred P. Sloan, Earl rose to prominence and ran the newly created Art and Colour Section. Automobile design stagnated during the Depression and World War I, but during the 1950s his many contributions to automotive design are staggering. When the jet age hit, he fully embraced the aviation design and infused it into GM cars of the 1950s. He led General Motors to build the long, low, and wide body style that defined an era. He helped usher in the tailfin era of the 1950s and developed the first wraparound windshield for better view and safety. The Buick Y-Job and GM Le Sabre featured many firsts in automotive design and hardware. The Y Job's fender extensions trailing over the doors, disappearing headlamps, flush door handles, and a body cover over the convertible top were a few innovations. When General Motors needed to show off its cars and technology, Harley Earl-designed cars were the stars of the Motorama show that toured the country in the 1950s. He led the team that created the 1953 Corvette, and this iconic American sports car is still going strong today.Harley Earl drive to bold and innovative spurred American car design during the mid-20th Century. His distinctive designs defined the 1950s finned cars and set American automotive design on the path it has followed into the modern era. With this in-depth examination, you get the inside story on these remarkable cars and the man behind them. It's an essential addition to your library.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781613252345 |
| ISBN 10 | 161325234X |
| Title | The Cars of Harley Earl |
| Author | David Temple |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | CarTech Inc |
| Year published | 2016-05-09 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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