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1. He studied structural engineering, founded his famous (and still existing) car company in 1952 and was known to urge his designers to "simplify and add lightness". His name was what?
2. Considered the father of the most famous American sports car, this Belgian-born American engineer first started developing aluminium overheads for the famous Ford flathead V8. After a series of small failures at racing grounds, he joined the biggest American manufacturer at the time. Focused on high performance and youth image, he caused a revolution on the company. What was his name?
3. Known for his hardworking and determination, this man, who also was a skilled administrator, was first hired in the auto industry by William Durant and worked for Buick, later leaving it to start his own company. He died in 1948 as a millionaire, far from his humble origin as a poor boy from Illinois. His company, successful at the time, later joined another American company and survived long enough to be bought by Chrysler. His name was what?
4. This man founded a luxury brand with his son after leaving Cadillac, which brand he had also founded in 1917. His new company, named after a famous president, was later bought by Ford Motors Company and still exists. His name is what?
5. Father of the "Forward Look", which consisted of a more aggressive, lower and sleeker look, this famous designer worked for Pontiac, Chrysler and Studebaker.
Amongst his creations, the most famous were the Studebaker Champion, Chrysler New Yorker, Plymouth Fury, Dodge Coronet and Stutz Blackhawk. What was his name?
6. Between the years of 1959 and 1972, a team of Chrysler's engineers started working on a NHRA project, at first not supported by the company. They worked in their free time and their efforts ultimately influenced Chrysler into the performance scenario. By the end of the team, Chrysler had gone from a conservative, ordinary manufacturer into the creator of the famous Hemis and extravagant muscle cars. The name given to this team was what?
7. This industrialist started producing tractors in 1948, in Italy, as well as air conditioning equipment. His most famous industrial venture, however, started after an arguement he had with one of the most famous car builders of all time. Unsatisfied with his purchase of a Ferrari due to its lack of reliability (about which he complained without success), he started modifying his car and making it better. This led to the foundation of his own sports car brand, which focused on quality and reliable riding. His name was what?
8. Nephew of a famous and renewed german automotive engineer, he was responsible for inspiring the construction of Bugatti Veyron and became chairman of one of the biggest automobile companies worldwide. Although he wasn't named after his uncle, he's still associated to his image. What is his name?
9. He was one of the founders of a huge french automobile manufacturer, which during World War I gave birth to the first combat tank. Despite his famous efforts during the period, after the Second World War he and his company were both accused of collaborating with the Nazis. He died before the trial and his company was seized and nationalized by the french government. What was his name?
10. Engineer and enthusiast, his company started producing motorcycles after the events of WWII. His skilled and efficient projects led the company to a multi-billionaire venture that later started producing automobiles. One of his first cars, whose name is a palindrome, is still on sale and is automatically associated to the brand. His son is the founder of Mugen Motorsports, a company dedicated to develop performance modifications to his father's brand's products. So what is his name?
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