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:

1963 Buick Riviera Convertible & Hatch-Top
Bill Mitchell's Two Passenger Corvair
GM Powers the Burlington Zephyr
GM's Design Studios 1927 to 1950
GM's Design Studios Move to the Technical Center
How Many Ultralite Concept Vehicles Were There
Motorama Returns to Detroit
Parking for Corvettes ONLY
Pedal Cars at GM
Preserving GM's Heritage
Restoring HRH Prince Bertil of Sweden's Corvette
Zora Duntov Sets Pikes Peak Record