Rendering of Proposed 1939 Cadillac "Low Grill" Design by William L. Mitchell, 1938
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Bill Mitchell joined the Art and Colour Section at General Motors in 1935 under Harley Earl who put him in charge of the Cadillac Studio. After serving in World War II, Mitchell returned to GM in 1953. He became Vice President of Design in 1958 and served until his retirement in 1977. The Buick Riviera and the Chevrolet Corvette are among Mitchell's most iconic car designs.
Bill Mitchell joined the Art and Colour Section at General Motors in 1935 under Harley Earl who put him in charge of the Cadillac Studio. After serving in World War II, Mitchell returned to GM in 1953. He became Vice President of Design in 1958 and served until his retirement in 1977. The Buick Riviera and the Chevrolet Corvette are among Mitchell's most iconic car designs.
Artifact
Drawing (Visual work)
Date Made
20 January 1938
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
89.1.1734.74
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of William L. Mitchell.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Airbrushing
Rendering (Drawing techniques)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 18.25 in
Width: 22.375 in
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