Comment: My Brother entered the Fisher Body Contest in the early 1960's and received special recommendations. He did not attend GMI because he could not find a sponsor. I hear that his car was built into a concept vehicle and is still on display somewhere ...the Amerigo?? His name is William G. Staton. How can I find information regarding my search. Phone: 5176272554

Comment: I have 4 Napoleonic coach paper cut out kits and would like to know what they are worth so I know what to do with them, should I donate them to goodwill? Thanks.

1225 Meadow Dr, Molalla, OR 97038. Ph: 5038291340

Comment: Hello,

Came across your book and information online, and would like to know if theres any way to determine the person or persons who made a particular coach for the guild? I have a Coach and plans, and have flirted with the idea of selling it, but would like to find out as much information about the piece as I can so I can accurately describe it. If you know of any particular way to identify the maker or makers of a particular coach (Napoleonic) please advise at your earliest convenience.

Regards,
Todd Barbee

Comment: Thank you John for the mailing. I was quite surprised to hear about FisherGuild.com. I'm wondering to what extent you have been able to compile a directory of Guildsmen. What a wonderful program it was! It profoundly changed my life. I was in '59, '60, '61, '62, & '64. My scholarship, however, came during college from Ford where I later worked from '67-'72.

Sam 30 Nichols Road, Weare, NH 03281, Phone: 603-529-8710

Comment: Hello Mr. Jacobus: You have an interesting site. It is good that you keep the story of the Guild alive.

I am now 73 and remember with pride the model I built for the compentition in 1949. Many in my class at Olympia, Wa. started models, however, I was the only one to finish one. My model won 3rd place in the Oregon-Washington Div. I was 15 at the time.

Through my later work as an adult I was made an honorary member of SAE.

I still have the model. You may check out my two websites at
www.PaymasterTruck.com and www.NotOfThisWorldBook.com

With Kind Regards,
Dean W. Hobbensiefken

10885 S.W. Parkwood Ct., Wilsonville, OR 97070, Phone: 503-970-4617

Comment: I have the plans and kit for a Napoleonic Coach for the 1932 Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild contest. Also have a letter to my father (at age 16) from the contest informing him that final mailing instructions would only be sent to those building a model for the contest. There are instructions for building a box to ship the model. An impressive plans and instructions manual is included. Looking for value of this. Willing to sell.

Comment: Would you have a listing of when certain people won the Bodies by Fisher college scholarship? I have recently accessioned a coach that won second place in the contest sometime in the 1930s. However, I do not know when. The gentleman's name was Stewart Hale of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (Canada). I am told he won in the early 1930s.

Reynolds-Alberta Museum
P.O. Box 6360, Wetaskiwin, AB, T9A 0V7 CANADA
Phone: 780-361-1351

Comment: This is going to sound strange, but please bear with me.

My parents found a wallet belonging to a member of The Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild. His name is Welf H. Heick.

I'm trying to find his family so I can return his wallet, it has family pictures in it, etc. Do you have any records of this man? He has a dollar bill in said wallet dated 1938.

Comment: I have a set of plans for the coach with amazing plates along with issues of the Guildsman- V. 1 No. 1-4; V. 2 No. 1-4 (1934-35) for sale on eBay.

Comment: My Uncle (Paul Rempp) entered in 1931 and 1932. His coach won PA 1st Senior Award in '32. I have been collecting the early issues of the Guildsman magazine but cannot determined exactly how many issues of the original (Coach years) magazines there were. Vol 1 , No. 1 was April 1934 and the last last issue I have seen was Vol 2, No 4 Jul/Aug 1935 - were there others after that but before WWII?

Comment: Heard of your book via a mailing. Please call me. I graduated Art Center 71, started teaching there in 72, entered FBCG in 62, 63, 65.

Randy Mytar
3925 Sepulveda Blvd., Sherman Oaks CA 91403
Ph: 818 789 7719

Comment: JLJ Promo Letter received, and I thank you for it. I look forward to buying the book. I recall several of the "player" contributors to the book from the 1950's.

I had been at Detroit in 1956 and 1958 (Regionals), and took a FBCG Styling Scholarship in 1960. It is truly sad that GM can no longer afford to offer this contest. You have done us a service by documenting the FBCG contest and its era.

TLDeF

Comment: Might be a wild search but my father built a Napoleonic coach and won a Fisher Body Guild award for it. The award is dated July 2 1931 or it could be 1937. His name was Henry Calamai. I have been trying to research this with limited success. Any help would be appreciated.

Comment: This is a great book and personal record. I (and my brother Ken) were both Guild scholarship winners. We ended up as graphic designers (and I an illustrator) due in great part to the skill, discipline and recognition received through participating in a great American crafts movement. Thanks for chronicling the history of the FBCG.

Comment: 4/19/07 Thank you to all my new book purchasers: Walter Miller (AutoLit); Sharon McLellan & Mona Nath (Automotive Chronicles); Clarkson Univ. Library; Memorial Univ. Library; Raymond P.Wykes ('53); Wilfred C.Keagy ('53); Rick Eccli (WY Vintage Tin); Anthony 'Tony' Caracciolo ('55); James P. Barnett ('63); Antonio 'Tony' Marmela ('53); Tom Wentland; Nick Rossi ('58)and Mark Jones. Best regards from John L. Jacobus.

Comment: Joseph Arkeder was fascinated with design from an early age. As the son and grandson of General Motors employees, Joseph inherited a fascination with the automobile. As a youth he enrolled in the Fisher Body Craftsmen's Guild, a General Motors program for young designers. It was here that he first developed his model making skills and appreciation of three dimensional (3D) design. Arkeder states: "Design should be timeless, incorporating the best of the past while looking toward the future."

Comment: The site looks great! Thanks for all your help (past, present and future!)

Comment: Good day I won Ore. state awards from 54, 55, 56, 57. Then went to Art Center as a design major.

I have just restored the two I have and wondered if any en***y might have any photos of the Ore. state winners for 54 and 55. Thank you in advance.
Richard Rice

Comment: 1-30-07 Thank you to more Guild book purchasers: Western Carolina Univ; Gerald & Wanda Quesnell; Marian Bakken; Tom & Margaret Covert (1962 nat'l scholarship); Geoffrey R. Hacker,Ph.D (El Tiburon); Prof. Newell G. Bringhurst ('60 Styling Scholar- ship); James S. Toothman('32 coach builder, First state WV); Everett M Schenk ('31 regional coach builder VT) Andrew/Sharon, Emily/Danny Cooper; *** E. Eairheart. Best from John L. Jacobus

Comment: John, it was great to meet and have you speak at our meeting. Everyone had a good time. I was glad to see that you enjoyed our breakfst club meeting that followed. I am also glad that your book is selling! I am sure that selling books makes all the hard work worth it. I was happy to make your aquaintance. Good luck with the book and drop me a line form time to time would you!

Bill Merz,secretary of the Jersey Shore Model Car Club, Brick ,N.J.

Comment: My father from Cleveland Ohio William L. Smith participated and won 1st place back in the 1930's. I still have the coach and documentation regarding competition. any other information or interest, would be of interest to my family.

Comment: Happy New Year 01/01/07 Many thanks to FBCG book buyers: Green Cty Public Library(OH), Columbia-Greene Community College (SUNY),Bill&Thelma MacDonald, Raymond P.Wykes (top '53 nat'l winner), Fred Lentz, James Kutza, Ron Dickson (Guildsman) Thank you FBCG book dealers: Amazon (USA, Canada, UK, France & Japan), Barnes&Noble, Abebooks, Abebooks.co.uk, Alibris, Wal*Mart, Ebay, ScaleModel.NET BookStore, Tower Records, Sinclair Mini Autos, Motorbooks.co.uk, etc. John L. Jacobus.

Comment: Dear Friends,

I was the 1st place national winner in the senior division of the Guild for 1968 (the last year of the guild contest). I was a highschool senior at the time and was devoted to my model car to the extent that I missed my senior prom.

Kudos to the author of the book about the guild. His work is as meticulous as most of the cars that I saw back in the day.

If there are any guild members from the sixties who want to send an email note it would be nice. Si

Comment: 12-10-06 Many thanks and much appreciation to the following folks for purchasing the FBCG book: Hal Chaffee of Model Builders, Inc. of Chicago; Chipola Community College, Marianna,Fl; Richard W.Benz and his father B.W.Benz; Mahlon V.R. 'Van' Freeman (47R); James G. Safranek; Daniel Megard (amazon buyer); Howard J. Assel (1949 nat'l winner), Bonner Griner (1963 styling award winner) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all. Thank you. John L. Jacobus

Comment: 9-24-06 New buyers of FBCG book: Vancouver Public Library; CAL State Univ Northridge; Paul McConnell, Encinitas CA; Richard W.Smith,Oakland CA; Andrew Bastone,Granville, OH; Richard Strauss,Palm City, FL; Anthony M. Ballein,Los Alamitos CA; Carl E. Lunstrom,Marietta GA; Yin Yeh,Jen Yeh & Elizabeth T. Yeh, Davis CA; Rick Armiger, Balto. MD; John Erskine, Wasilla Alaska; Robert T. Eskridge, Boca Raton FL; Tom Hibschman, Kittery Point ME. Thank you from John Jacobus, McFarland Author.

Comment: 8-07-06 NEW FBCG book buys/reviews: David Sinclair, Sinclair Mini Autos; Mike Barricks( '55);Adrian Bruno( '55); Ohio State U. Lib(LOC-TL235.J34 2005); South Plains Comm Coll. Lib. Levelland, TX, Northern ME Comm.Coll.Lib., Presque Isle; U Nevada @ Las Vegas Lib., Northhampton Comm. Coll. Bethlehem PA; Oakland Comm Coll. Detroit ; "Rebirthing Simpson's Vision" & The Jalopy Journal bloggers & No thk U Scott Aho, MN Street Rodder's Assoc. for your no-bull review. I thank you all. John L/Jacob

Comment: 8-07-06 NEW FBCG book buys/reviews: David Sinclair, Sinclair Mini Autos; Mike Barricks('55);Adrian Bruno('55);Ohio State U. Lib(LOC-TL235.J34 2005); South Plains Comm Coll. Lib. Levelland, TX, Northern ME Comm.Coll.Lib., Presque Isle; U Nevada @ Las Vegas Lib., Northhampton Comm. Coll. Bethlehem PA; Oakland Comm Coll. Detroi; "Rebirthing Simpson's Vision" & The Jalopy Journal.com blogs & No thank you to Scott Aho, Minn. Street Rod Assoc. for your no-bull review. I thank you all. John Jacobus

Comment: My Uncle Edward Sendek won this scholarship in approximately, 1936, 1937. He lived in Monessen, PA. I have been trying to locate his coach without any success. I am a nephew of his. My uncle passed away almost 30 years ago. If anyone has any ideas on where I can find his coach or can help me, I would greatly appreciate your help.

Comment: 1955 Junior Division 2nd National winner from Rochester, NY. Still working in new product design and development in the Chicago area.

Comment: 6-30-06 More purhcases of your FBCG book: God Bless all 5 campuses of Oakland Community College (OCC) in the Detroit Metro area; Brett C. Snyder (Del Ray Be.FL); Bill Merz/John Stark(NJ Shore Modelers club); Rick Armiger(Balto.);Charles Foreman(Dallas TX); Ed Lawson; Dave Klocke (KY); Samuel R Engle(CA); Shannon Flowers of Wood Carving Illustrated; see my online ads in "Toy Cars & Models," Krause Pubs,& "Scale Auto" & "Fine Scale Modeler" @ Kalmbach. Happy 4th July John Jacobus

Comment: I purchased your book last year and enjoyed it very much. I was so glad someone had finally documented the history of the Guild. I entered the FBCG competition four times, 1950 through 1954, and won Junior Regional (Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona)and a trip to Detroit in 1952. I still have my car models. I worked for Vought Aircraft in Dallas for 39 years as an aircraft structural engineer, and recently retired.

Comment: May 14, 2006 Thank you FBCG book purchasers: McPherson College Library, McPher,KS; Pat Chappell, Chevy Club of Amer, Wilming. DE; Robert J. Oberlander, David Fridberg (1968 HM),Herndon VA; Roger Lachele (GMI grad.), Dallas, TX; Robert T. Eskridge ('46R,'47R,'48R),Baton Raton FL; Chad @ MD Auto Modeler's Assoc;, Tom Hibschman ('62,'63,'64,'65) Maine, Rafael Steinbach (New York City), Steve Purdy,Detroit Editor,www.The AutoChannel.com. R=regional winner. Sincerely, John L. Jacobus, McF Author

Comment: April 21, 2006 Many thanks to the following new purchasers of your FBCG Reunion book: Grant Garrison, Joseph Constantino, Dick Groenheide (Dad's Hobby Shop), San Diego State Univ Library, Mardigian Library @ UM-Dearborn Campus, Mansfield Library @ Ohio State Univ., David JKlocke, Mark SGustavson, E. Illinois Univ Library, James D. Dickey, Hemmings Motor Books, YBP Community College Ctr, Motor Books UK, Tatoo Books Book Store, GoHastings.com, Best regards John Jacobus, McFarland Author

Comment: April 11-06 Thank you to the following periodicals 4 endorse/review/coverage: Old Cars 8/05; www.AutomotiveChronicles.com 10/05, 2/06; CruZ'n' magazine 11&12/05 by Al Drake; The Flying Lady 1&2 2006; Car and Driver, 3/06 by Patrick Bedard; Choice 3/06, book reviews for academic libraries. Also,I thank the Editors of Cars and Parts, Collectible Automobile and Hemmings Classic Car magazines for their pop coverage & remembering the Fisher-Guild. John L Jacobus, McFarland Author, Guildsman 61-66

Comment: I recently came across a copy of your book and found it interesting. It's too bad the competition no longer exists. It would be a great way of getting young people involved in someting productive rather than playing video games all the time. Wouldn't it be great if the folks at Hot Wheels or Matchbox or some other diecast company were to make diecast version of some of the cars that won over the years. Oh well, wishfull thinking I suppose.

Take care.

Comment: I won 3 state competitions in 1957, 1958, and 1959. Won 3rd place in natitional competition and a scholarship which I used to attend the Art Center in Los Angeles. I feel very fortunate to have had this opportunity in my life and share the experience with many other talented fellows.

Comment: I won state awards in 1949 and 1950 from Kentucky and then regional awards in 1951 and 1952. My wife gave me the book for Christmas and I hope there is a future opportinity for me to reconnect with the community.

Comment: 2-07-06 Many thanks to the NEW purhasers of your Fisher-Guild book: Jerry Turner, Skippy Geear, H. John Hambrock III, Frank Levering & Wanda Urbanska, North Carolina SU D.H. Library, Southern Utah Univ. Library, Norman Veber, Ralph Schreiber, Joel Piaskowski, Michael Capizola, Charles Costello, Peggy Whitman, Allen Weideman, d G. Swanburg & Gary P. Card. Be sure to read Patrick Bedard's Fisher Guild book review in "Car and Driver" magazine March, 2006 issue page 27. John L Jacobus Author

Comment: I was fortunate to win several state awards from Rhode Island in the 1960s, after the Simone Brothers era. I'm pleased to say that my experience in the FBCG taught me to persevere with difficult tasks, always give my best effort, and to sweat the details. In 1999 it was a thrill for me to meet Mr. Chuck Jordan at the Monterrey Historic Auto Races and discuss the FBCG with him. I'm delighted that the FBCG has not become a forgotten piece of automotive history!

Comment: 12-28-05 Many thanks to folks who ordered the new Guild book recently including Barry E.Herr, Author James Farrell, Leo Brereton, Rino S.Conti, Gail C.Hammond, John M.Sparnicht, Gordon Williams, Charles Devrick, Emmett E.Day, Glenn F.Benge, Julie L.Long, David Jacobus, Chris Jacobus, Richard Jacobus, Janis O'Connor, & Walter Miller with repeat orders Ron Pellman, Allen Weideman and Terry P.Garboski. To be cont'd. Many, Many Thanks from John Jacobus, McF Author

Comment: 12-28-05 Many thanks to new folks who ordered the Guild book: Bill Porter, Robin Norton, Lloyd G. Swanburg, Galt S.Bowen, Leonard C.Bellanca, Kristen Jamison, Caulfield Libr. Monash Univ., Jerry Turner, Charles Costello, Washington Times' Bill O'Brien, James W. Stengle, Henry Huizenga, George G. Herzog, Oskar Heininger, John H. Rudolph, Darwin Hawthorne, Robert Vahscoltz, Car & Driver's Patrick Bedard, James L Garner, Tony Ciminera, Joe Arnold, Warren Bakken, Gordon A. Bertrand (cont'd above

Comment: I have the book and it is wonerful. Just wish there were more picutres! In that vein, how about putting a page on this site for us members to psot pictures of our old entires. I never tire of looking at FBCG cars.

I entered 5 cars from '63 thru '67 and did not win any awards. I am humbled by you who won multiple times! Am in the process of restroing my cars. Have one finished and one about half done.

Comment: I was very disappointed that I missed the reunion, but I am pleased it was recorded. I would liked to have visited with Ron Will, Chuck Pelley and others from the senior class of 1961. Please contact me for future activities

Comment: Nov02,2005 Cont'ed. UPDATE my thanks and appreciation to these additional buyers of the Fisher-Guild book: Bruce C. Spinney, J. Bud Steinhilber, Florence Stolman, U of Alberta, Hampton C. Wayt, Randal L. Wiginton, Robin B. Wilson, and Steve L. Wolken. Sincerely John L Jacobus, McFarland Author

Comment: Nov 02, 2005 UPDATE: Many thanks and much appreciation to these NEW BUYERS of Fisher-Guild book: W.M.Bakken, D.Bibler, B.Blackburn, P.F.Bonfilio, D.Bornemeier Ph.D, J.W.D'Mura, G.Gadda, T.Goad, U.David, S.T.Denek, John & Stella, Marie & Johnnie Jendza III, J.A.Jones, W.Keyser, J. Kniss, S.Levy, J.L.Long, R.H. Oetting, W.A.Ogram, Old Dominion U Lib., V.J.Rauth, BE.Ray, M.R. Redick, H.F. Rom, E. Russ Russinoff, L.T. Schiffer, F.A.Sharf, A.V.Simone, E.Simone, G.A.Simone(Cont'd above) John Jacobus

Comment: I won a couple of trips to Detroit as Regional (Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota) Junior winner in 1951 and Senior winner in 1952. Went on to a career in physics. Still have the models somewhere.

Comment: 10-10-5 Thanks to more Fisher-Guild purchasers; RG McClellan, Mike & Richard Pietruska, Rich Benz, TW Metcalfe, R.Boyer, PG Wiinikka, D Hoeft, WG Henderson, Ted Becker, RD Teter, Bob Sirna, Jack Given, Doug Young, PF Lieske, S. Derezinski, Art Russell, the 3 Simone brothers, Peggy Whitman, JM Mellberg, John F Marsh, RC McLellan, Jim Louton, Larry P. Fisher II, & Norm Metivier. Many thanks from John Jacobus, McFarland Author

Comment: 10-10-05 A few Guild Book purchasers; JB Goldstein, LaMont Kucker, W. Marks, JE Pryor, DP Hronek, AM Mandel, B Fitzpatrick, L Pergander, A. Joslin, ED Solarz, L. Peiffer, Bud Magaldi, Glen Wintershceidt, Jerry "G" Grunstad, Paul Richardson, John S. Smith, Bob Davids, Jim Sponseller, Gene T. Izuno, Richard Wehrman, DW Jacobus, S. Peirce, G. Auguste, Ron Pellman, GR Chartier, "Stanton," T Jakups, LeRoy Cole, Tom Brownell, Joe Freeman, Paul Lashbrook, Steve Wilson. Sincerely John Jacobus

Comment: October 10, 2005 Dear Guild Enthusiasts; Thank You to the many Fisher-Guild book purchasers; CM Jordan, VM Exner, Jr., RC Hill, R Shackleton, Don Tilly, Bud Steinhilber, Tony Mazzola, Don Mayton, Charlie Stewart, George Anderson, DA little, KG Saylor, Mike Lamm, G Wickersham, GP Morris, KA Kelly, Tom & Terry Graboski, Jim White, JD Marasa, Spencer Mackay,GB camp. JW Karsnick, John Rolls, SB Shuster, HE Schoepf, KJ Dowd, RJ Will, Gib McArdle, AT Weideman, (Cont'd above) John Jacobus

Comment: Just got my long ordered copy! GREAT, Love the adding of the color section. I am the John Marsh in the Galen Wickersham's story P.167. Besides the life of a Industrial Designer I have been Fine Art Painting and have 4or5 Guild paintings. The latest was on show at Pebble Beach in August. 2-1st,1-2nd&1-3rd Conn.1950,51,52&53 FBCG winner. ACS 1956-59 BFA, EX GM.

Comment: I competed in the last two years, junior division. Currently at Hewlett-Packard in the inkjet business.

Comment: I am the 1947 New Hampshire State senior winner Fisher Body Craftmans Guild and then the 1948 Regional winner Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. At the time living, born, and raised in the northern-most city of Berlin, NH.

Comment: I first saw the '53 Corvette at The Steel Pier in Atlantic City. My dad saw how taken I was and said "If you win a scholarship to college, I 'll buy you one. " My algebra grades precluded an academic scholarship, but I had seen an ad in Popular Science for the Guild saying they were awarding scholarships for design. This was the path to my Corvette! I entered a car in the 1954 competition and won a 1st state prize for NY. No Corvette, but it was a great experience!

Comment: Dear Guild Enthusiasts, 8-16-05 UREKA! A 2 pounder. The Fisher-Guild Book was printed and has been released as of today Tuesday 8-16-05. The book is for sale at McFarland. I have copies of the book and it's a real "beauty." The packaging was magnificent and superb by McF. 171 photos w/ 41 color images, 330 pages and 130,000 words. 7" X 10" & 2 pounds of nostalgia. I am very proud of it and I hope you too will like it. Supplies are limited and sales are rolling in. Regards,John Jacobus,Aut

Comment: I became a member of the Guild back in the 1950s, from New Hampshire; began a clay model, got quite far along but never quite finished it. I recently stumbled upon my FISHER BODY CRAFTSMAN'S GUILD membership card and just did a search on the Internet. What memories are flowing back. I used to draw car designs back then, and still have some of them. Happy to learn there's a book forthcoming!

Lloyd G. SWANBURG

Comment: New York State, 1st 1961 with another 1st prior to it and an honorable mention before that. I'm an architect, but currently I'm working on a new technology for transportation that could be here some day. If it is workable, it will have very significant improvements.

I recall a GM designer telling me at the awards week, as I showed the several energy efficient & racing ideas in my model, that energy efficincy or racing are no concern in sales marketing. How times change!

Comment: Illinois Honorable Mention 1949/1950. Would like to hear from other FisherGuild Members

Comment: Dear Guild Enthusiasts, Book Production UPDATE May 26, 2005 - McF has 41 color images in the Guild book; miniature model coaches, scale model "dream cars" & Vince Rauth, Chuck Jordan and Robert Cadaret. There will be 121 B&W period-vintage photos and 8 illustrations. 350 pages and 130,000 words. I'm working the INDEX now, the final piece in the production process. There will be a two month printing period. I estimate an August 2005 Availablity Date. Sincerely, John Jacobus

Comment: Ihave ordered the book and am waiting for the publishing thereof. I was the first place winner in SC in 1931, Jnior Division and in 1932 and in 1932 and 1933, I was the senior winner in SC and enjoyed to trips to Detroit and one to the 1933 Worlds fair in Chicago.

Comment: Dear Guildsmen & Book Enthusiasts, 4-01-05 I just recently reviewed 360 + McFarland Galley Pages for "the book" & they did an excellent job of editing,layout and design. I think you'll be very proud of the final product which promises to be a technical book with 170 images in the offing. The possiblity of a color insert with the best guild color digital images is on the table (sur la table). A review of the final Galley Proof Pages is next. John Jacobus, Author

Comment: I am the 1955 Junior 3rd place National $2000 Scholarship winner.

Comment: Re: Galen Wickersham. Is he the same one that went to Kramer Jr. High in D.C. in Mrs. Irvin's home room class. We used to laugh about her mustache. Galen ecouraged me to run against the boys on the Jr. High track team in my street clothes. I beat them and ran track in Fla and Ga and did well.

I remember his father was the Rep. from OK.

If I have the right person, please pass this along.

Jack Mastbroo
Torrance Ca
310-378-9933

Comment: Looking forward to ordering "The Book" I was fortunate enough to be at the reunion, and to be able to design and build five cars. One Honorable mention, one Third state, one First State, and one First State, Regional and Styling. It was a great experience, and like many others lead to a career (32.5years) as a Designer with Ford Motor Co. The reunion was great,and it was fun to see some of my fellow Guildsmen and friends from the small but talented Design Fraternity.

Comment: my father was martin stevko I remember a book of drawings if any one has a info I would like it very mush dad has been dead 18 years now thank you

Comment: I entered the contest four times and received First State in North Dakota. I believe in 1959.

I am looking forward to buying the book.

Comment: Got an "Honorable Mention" in Illinois in 1952, which may have helped getting into GMI in 1953, which led to an interesting career in engineering.

Comment: Good Afternoon, Mr. Jacobus. I just garnered an assignment from Collectable Automobile to do a feature article on the upcoming reunion of the Fisher Guild at Eyes On Design. John Mellberg gave me your website address as a resource. Sounds like a great and interesting project - writing the book, that is. Good Luck! Will you be attending the events in Michigan?

Comment: I entered the competition a number of years in the state of Michigan. I won third place in the state in 1957 with a model that closely resembles the split grille that became the hallmark of Pontiac in 1959.

Comment: Looking forward to the reunion this June.

Comment: I always knew my brother Ken Dowd had class.

Comment: Can't wait to see and meet everyone in June... and to view this site... a dream come true... Tony Simone

Comment: This book has made it so all the winners can know each other after GM dropped the contest. I've discovered I worked for years with people who also won and they never mentioned it.