Dick Teague

Dick Teague
Dick Teague
	Richard Teague at AMC during the 1970s
Born	Richard Arthur Teague; December 26, 1923; Los Angeles, California, United States
Died	May 5, 1991 (aged 67); San Diego, California, United States
Alma mater	ArtCenter College of Design
Occupation	Industrial designer
Years active	1948–1983
Employers	General Motors; Packard Motor Car Company; Chrysler Corporation; American Motors Corporation;
Known for	Developing the concept of interchangeable body panels for use among different models
Notable work	1955-1956 Packard; Oldsmobile Rocket; Rambler Classic; AMC Cavalier; AMC Gremlin; AMC Javelin; AMC AMX; AMX GT; AMC Hornet; AMC Eagle; Jeep Cherokee (XJ); AMC Pacer;
Awards	EyesOn Design Lifetime Design Achievement; Automotive Industries Man of the Year;

Richard Arthur "Dick" Teague (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.

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