John Sheppard
British car designer
About John Sheppard
Lived 1922 – 2015 (aged 93). John Sheppard was a car designer.
Sheppard designed much of the body for the Austin Mini (pictured example from 1959, collection of the Morris Mini-Minor Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, UK).
John Sheppard (24 February 1922 – 29 March 2015) was a car designer who worked with Alec Issigonis on the Austin Mini and later on British Leyland's Metro, Maestro and Montego. He also designed the body for the Mini Moke.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Sheppard?
British car designer (1922–2015)
When was John Sheppard born?
John Sheppard was born on 24 February 1922.
When did John Sheppard die?
John Sheppard died on 29 March 2015.
What was John Sheppard's occupation?
John Sheppard was a car designer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Sheppard (car designer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Sheppard. https://biography.guide/john-sheppard-car-designer/
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