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Ed Welburn

@edwelburn

Automobile Designer and General Motors' Vice President of Global Design from 2003 - 2016

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It’s been a busy couple of days here in New York! First, The Tony Awards and all of the after-parties on Sunday, followed by the apollotheater’s Spring Gala and an amazing after-party on Monday!

It’s been a busy couple of days here in New York! First, <a href="/TheTonyAwards/">The Tony Awards</a> and all of the after-parties on Sunday, followed by the <a href="/ApolloTheater/">apollotheater</a>’s Spring Gala and an amazing after-party on Monday!
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Enthusiasts are concerned that young people are not interested in cars, let alone classic cars & concours events. Thankfully, I am seeing a shift, including at this past weekend’s Detroit Concours d'Elegance. The vibe was fresh and energetic, and I salute Hagerty for being bold innovators!

Enthusiasts are concerned that young people are not interested in cars, let alone classic cars &amp; concours events. Thankfully, I am seeing a shift, including at this past weekend’s <a href="/DetroitConcours/">Detroit Concours d'Elegance</a>. The vibe was fresh and energetic, and I salute <a href="/Hagerty/">Hagerty</a> for being bold innovators!
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Yesterday, I spent time with my friend, A.J. Foyt.  37 years ago, he set a world record in the Aerotech, a car I designed. Great to catch up!

Yesterday, I spent time with my friend, <a href="/AJFoyt14/">A.J. Foyt</a>.  37 years ago, he set a world record in the Aerotech, a car I designed. Great to catch up!
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When I think of the month of May, I think of the Kentucky Derby, Indy 500 and the GP of Monaco. But this year was quite different - I judged classic cars at the Lugano Concours in Switzerland, Ville d’Else at Lake Como in Italy, and the Greenwich Concours in Greenwich, CT.

When I think of the month of May,  I think of the Kentucky Derby, Indy 500 and the GP of Monaco.  But this year was quite different - I judged classic cars at the Lugano Concours in Switzerland, Ville d’Else at Lake Como in Italy, and the Greenwich Concours in Greenwich, CT.
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A week ago, I was at Chaparral Cars in Midland, Texas to celebrate the introduction of Jim Hall’s fabulous book, “TEXAS LEGEND: Jim Hall and His Chaparrals”. It was a great weekend, and even Jonnie Rutherford stopped by!

A week ago, I was at Chaparral Cars in Midland, Texas to celebrate the introduction of Jim Hall’s fabulous book, “TEXAS LEGEND: Jim Hall and His Chaparrals”. It was a great weekend, and even Jonnie Rutherford stopped by!
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Last weekend, I presented Jim Hall, legendary race car driver and creator of the all-mighty Chaparral race cars, with the 2024 Edward T.  Welburn Automotive Designer Award during ceremonies held at LeMay – America’s Car Museum in Tacoma, Washington.    Congratulations, Jim!

Last weekend, I presented Jim Hall, legendary race car driver and creator of the all-mighty Chaparral race cars, with the 2024 Edward T.  Welburn Automotive Designer Award during ceremonies held at LeMay – America’s Car Museum in Tacoma, Washington. 
 
Congratulations, Jim!
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My world tour of 2024 Concours events was competed with a grand event at the Wynn Las Vegas. This event is only three years old, but has a very rich and diverse number of classic cars as well as the very latest hypercars. I loved it!

My world tour of 2024 Concours events was competed with a grand event at the <a href="/WynnLasVegas/">Wynn Las Vegas</a>. This event is only three years old, but has a very rich and diverse number of classic cars as well as the very latest hypercars. I loved it!
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Congratulations to Michael Simcoe on his incredible career, and to Bryan Nesbitt on the exceptional honor of being appointed the eighth person to lead the organization. His career has been rich with great experiences that more than prepare him to lead GM Design into the future.

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Really enjoyed working with the RobbReport editorial team on this feature! A special thank you to Viju Mathew for bringing it all together. robbreport.com/motors/cars/li…

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Yesterday, I had the honor of having Kazunori Yamauchi, CEO of Polyphony Digital and creator of Gran Turismo: Based On A True Story, take me on a tour of their very private and very extensive Gran Turismo labs in Tokyo. All I can say is that the facility is AMAZING!

Yesterday, I had the honor of having Kazunori Yamauchi, CEO of Polyphony Digital and creator of <a href="/granturismo/">Gran Turismo: Based On A True Story</a>, take me on a tour of their very private and very extensive Gran Turismo labs in Tokyo. All I can say is that the facility is AMAZING!
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This year’s Concurso de Elegancia Costa del Sol was one of the most incredible automotive experiences I’ve ever had. Dedicated to Hypercars and Supercars, the event also had a few vintage supercars sprinkled in - and many were very special one-offs.

This year’s Concurso de Elegancia Costa del Sol was one of the most incredible automotive experiences I’ve ever had. Dedicated to Hypercars and Supercars, the event also had a few vintage supercars sprinkled in - and many were very special one-offs.
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Yesterday at Wynn Las Vegas, they surprised me with the reveal of the restored Aerotech! These cars today are privately owned by Matt Katz, and I have been working closely with him on the restoration of this car I designed in the 1980s, but had no idea that the cars were complete!

Yesterday at <a href="/WynnLasVegas/">Wynn Las Vegas</a>, they surprised me with the reveal of the restored Aerotech! These cars today are privately owned by Matt Katz, and I have been working closely with him on the restoration of this car I designed in the 1980s, but had no idea that the cars were complete!