Designer

Biography: Raised in the automotive family in Detroit, Larry graduated from the Institute of Design in Chicago in 1967. After working for several small industrial design firms in Chicago and Detroit, he joined the GM Design Staff in 1968. Working first in the advanced design studios, he subsequently worked in a wide variety of design, administrative and executive assignments.

Among the most interesting assignments were the development of GM’s North Hollywood studio and leading the GM product placement team on Sylvester Stallone’s Demolition Man. Larry retired in 2002 after having worked for five of GM’s six vice presidents of design. Later in 2002, he joined the GM Heritage Center development team where he continues to be responsible for its overall design appearance.

Articles written by Larry Faloon:

GM Powers the Burlington Zephyr
How Many Ultralite Concept Vehicles Were There
Motorama Returns to Detroit
Parking for Corvettes ONLY