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Roy Axe | |
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| Born | Royden Axe September 1937 Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England |
| Died | 5 October 2010 (aged 73) Florida, United States |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Car designer |
| Known for | Chrysler Alpine, Hillman Avenger/Plymouth Cricket, Chrysler Horizon, Rover 800 |
| Spouse | Pat |
| Children | Son Chris and daughter Jane |
Royden Axe (September 1937[1] – 5 October 2010) was a British car designer, widely known for his design work on the Chrysler Alpine, Hillman Avenger/Plymouth Cricket, Chrysler Horizon, andRover 800 — as well his affable character and ability to realize his designs fully[2] — for radiating enthusiasm about cars.[3]
He received a Lifetime Award from the Conventry Lanchester Polytech Faculty of Art and Design, in 1985,[4] and an Honorary Degree from University of Central England at Birmingham in 1995.[5]
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- ^ "Sterling Service Honoured by Poly". Coventry Evening Telegraph. 25 November 1985.
- ^ "Fast Degree for Car Men". Birmingham Metronews. 16 March 1995.