Rendering, "SLC-102" (Lincoln Continental Rear Light), September 2, 1948

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Artifact Overview

Gil Spear started his career in automotive design at General Motors' Cadillac studio in 1937. Subsequent years saw him working for Norman Bel Geddes, Chrysler, and Briggs Manufacturing Company. In 1947, Spear joined Ford's design department where he often worked on advanced concepts for future vehicles. Spear was chief designer for Ford of England before he retired in 1974.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Design drawing

Date Made

02 September 1948

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

84.1.1651.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the John Najjar Collection.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Rendering (Drawing techniques)

Color

Multicolored

Rendering, "SLC-102" (Lincoln Continental Rear Light), September 2, 1948