Palm Springs Automobilist

The musings, adventures and reflections of a born again gearhead in the auto mecca of Palm Springs, CA

Showing posts with label Blaine Jenkins. Show all posts

Showing posts with label Blaine Jenkins. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Blaine Jenkins, 1934-2014

I’m deeply saddened by the passing of my good friend, retired GM Studio Chief Blaine Jenkins, age 80, at his home in Palm Springs...

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

The Story of Ruth- A Very Special Buick Super

Ruth Helm and her new Super in Palm Springs, April 1954 A car can be more than just a car. Sometimes it's a time machine as wel...

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Pinky- Sue Earl's handmade Corvair Convertible

A very special car made an appearance on our Facebook Page recently in the form of this very unique Corvair. At first glance it looks l...

Friday, April 20, 2012

Blaine and the 442 Apollo Show Car

Another week, another crazy show car from the GM Dustbin of History. Again an Olds 442, and once more a Blaine Jenkins creation. Last w...

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Blaine and the Mod Rod 442

I have coffee with my neighbor, retired GM designer Blaine Jenkins , a couple of times a week. Actually, neither of us drink coffee, b...

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Chevy Centennial: "My Dad's Car," Part III

Herb Younger meets retired GM Designer Blaine Jenkins, who is responsible for the interior of the '65 Impala. More fun today from t...

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Jeff Stork: Palm Springs, CA, United States; I'm a fortysomething life long gearhead who recently relocated to Palm Springs and discovered that playing with cars is as much fun as it ever was.

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