Zora Arkus-Duntov
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Zachary "Zora" Arkus-Duntov (born Zachar Arkus; December 25, 1909 – April 21, 1996) was a Russian[1] and American engineer whose work on the Chevrolet Corvette earned him the nickname "Father of the Corvette."[2]: 6 He is sometimes erroneously referred to as the inventor of the Corvette; that title belongs to Harley Earl.[3] He was also a racing driver, appearing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans four times and taking class wins in 1954 and 1955.[2]
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Zora Arkus-Duntov | |
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Born | Zachar Arkus (1909-12-25)December 25, 1909 |
Died | April 21, 1996(1996-04-21) (aged 86) Grosse Pointe, Michigan, U.S. |
Resting place | National Corvette Museum |
Alma mater | Charlottenburg Technological University |
Occupation | Engineer |
Spouse | Elfriede "Elfi" Wolff |
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