The basics
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Intro
Car designer
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Male
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Birth:
16 September 1921(Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, U.S.A.)
Death:
24 July 2001
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Irvin W. Rybicki (September 16, 1921 - July 24, 2001) was an American car designer, and became vice president of General Motors design on August 1, 1977, only the third person to hold that position and did so until his retirement in October 1986.
Rybicki became chief designer of the Chevrolet studio in February 1962. In September 1970, he was promoted to head of exterior design for Chevrolet and Pontiac and GMC. Two years later he was named executive in charge of Oldsmobile, Buick and Cadillac. In 1977 he was promoted to vice president of the design, taking over from Bill Mitchell.
Notable designs
- Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1973 facelift
- Cadillac Seville
- GM Aero 2002, 1983 concept car