About Zora Arkus-Duntov
Lived 1909 – 1996 (aged 86). Zora Arkus-Duntov was an American and Belgian engineer, racing automobile driver and car designer.
Zachary "Zora" Arkus-Duntov (born Zachar Arkus; December 25, 1909 – April 21, 1996) was a Russian and American engineer whose work on the Chevrolet Corvette earned him the nickname "Father of the Corvette." - Roy Vernon Lonberger
Retirement Arkus-Duntov retired in 1975, and Dave McLellan became Chief Engineer of the Corvette. Following his retirement, Arkus-Duntov remained active in the Corvette community. A member of the Drag Racing Hall of Fame, the Chevrolet Legends of Performance, and the Automotive Hall of Fame, he took part in the rollout of the one millionth Corvette at Bowling Green in 1992. He drove the bulldozer at the ground breaking ceremonies for the National Corvette Museum in 1994.
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Who was Zora Arkus-Duntov?
American engineer
When was Zora Arkus-Duntov born?
Zora Arkus-Duntov was born on 25 December 1909 in Brussels metropolitan area.
When did Zora Arkus-Duntov die?
Zora Arkus-Duntov died on 21 April 1996 in Detroit.
What was Zora Arkus-Duntov's occupation?
Zora Arkus-Duntov was an engineer, racing automobile driver and car designer.
What nationality was Zora Arkus-Duntov?
Zora Arkus-Duntov was American and Belgian.
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