Dick Teague

Dick Teague
Man in a suit looking at camera while sitting at a desk
Richard Teague at AMC during the 1970s
Born
Richard Arthur Teague

(1923-12-26)December 26, 1923
Los Angeles, California, United States
DiedMay 5, 1991(1991-05-05) (aged 67)[1]
San Diego, California, United States
Alma materArtCenter College of Design
OccupationIndustrial designer
Years active1948–1983
Employers
Known forDeveloping the concept of interchangeable body panels for use among different models
Notable work
Awards

Richard Arthur "Dick" Teague[2] (December 26, 1923 – May 5, 1991) was an American industrial designer in the North American automotive industry. He held automotive design positions at General Motors, Packard, and Chrysler before becoming Vice President of Design for American Motors Corporation (AMC), and designed several notable show cars and production vehicles, including AMC's Pacer, Gremlin, and Hornet models, as well as the Jeep Cherokee XJ and either designed or assisted in the designing of later cars for Chrysler such as the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Neon after American Motors' buyout.

  1. ^ "Obituaries". Cars & Parts. Vol. 34. Amos Press. 1991. Retrieved 11 April 2024 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ Cranswick, Marc (2012). The Cars of American Motors: An Illustrated History. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland. p. 16. ISBN 9780786446728.

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