Automotive design drawings collection, 1935-1987 (bulk 1940-1979).

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Automotive design drawings collection, 1935-1987 (bulk 1940-1979).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/747281853

The Automotive Design Drawings collection consists of a variety of sketches, renderings and blueprints created in conjunction with the design of the external structure and internal components of various automotive products. Incorporated into the collection are drawings for a wide range of vehicles including concept automobiles, show automobiles, production models, trucks, military and mass transit vehicles. The collection, which includes work from more than eighty designers, is arranged alphabetically by name of designer.

30 oversize boxes and 30 oversize drawings.

The Henry Ford, Benson Ford Research Center

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The Henry Ford, Benson Ford Research Center

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