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641: Dick Ruzzin was an automobile designer and Director of Design for General Motors of Europe and Chevrolet
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641: Dick Ruzzin was an automobile designer and Director of Design for General Motors of Europe and Chevrolet
FromCars Yeah
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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Nov 15, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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Dick Ruzzin was an automobile designer and Director of Design for General Motors of Europe and Chevrolet, when he retired. He owns the only Corvette powered De Tomaso Mangusta built at the factory. During his career Dick worked on over 140 car design programs including the Opel Maxx, the inspiration for the Swatch Car. During his career he also created car design exhibits, automotive shows, design awards for NAIAS, furniture, Christmas parade floats, graphics for the Americas Cup and the Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit. Since retiring he has written the book about the De Tomaso Mangusta, titled Bella Mangusta, penned magazine articles, and works in education as a mentor for design students.
Released:
Nov 15, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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