Harley Earl
Automotive designer and creator of the Corvette
Born
November 22nd, 1893
131 years ago
Died
April 10th, 1969
55 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Designed the 1953 Chevrolet Corvette
Established General Motors' styling department
Pioneered the use of fiberglass for cars
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