Re: PMCC Auto Design Artwork - 1950s

Posted by 58L8134 On 2015/4/18 7:50:15

Hi Roger

Thanks for posting the interesting period design work. Robin Jones had a fine eye for overall form complimented by deft, intriguing details. The Contour series would have been much better received had management built his designs to differentiate the Junior and Senior models. One can see the Request design theme emerge in those with vertical grilles.

His side treatments have a fine, elegant look. The '53 Clipper Deluxe side trim is one of his best, very nicely detailed and visually interesting. Design number four, the one assumes to be black Patrician was perfect for that model, wish they had used it. He did indeed create the fluted grille overlays for the '53-'54 models.

Robin Jones moved onto Ford Styling in mid-1952 after Packard, was assigned to Mercury, then Roy Brown's group working on the upcoming new E-Car, contributed significantly to that ill-fated make. Variously after were more time with Mercury, International and Truck styling departments through to retirement.

The article detailing his Packard years is in The Cormorant, Winter 1993-94, Number 73. It includes the artwork seen here as well as his entertaining recollections of those years, a must for any Packard enthusiast. Included in the issue is Ed Cunningham's "The Leather Colo(u)r Hoax", one of his funniest Packard stories.

Steve