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Flaminio Bertoni was born in 1903 in Masnago, Italy. He was one of the most significant French car designers whose influence on French car designs was astounding. He started his venture as a car designer in 1930 when he joined the Citroen fledgling design department. He always pulled the veil of his imaginations to pour something exciting and creative in order to re-conceptualize the basics of automotive designs. He was closely associated with Citroen but he worked for other car manufacturers as well. He had designed a notable bus with the engine placed above the cabin for Carrozzeria Baroffio.

Citroen Traction Avant was one of the most significant among his creations that introduced new technologies including front wheel drive and the monocoque structure. This car was a masterpiece designed by Flaminio with a remarkable fusion of attractive and outstanding performance. This great designer died in 1964 but is still known for his remarkable introductions in the car industry.

Jean Bugatti was born in 1909 in Cologne, Germany. He was the eldest son of Ettore Buggati who was a renowned car manufacturer. Jean shared his father’s passion for automobiles and was known for frequently testing the prototypes of the company. Sadly, he dies at a very young age in 1939 while he was testing the Type 57 tank-bodied racer. His car got crashed with the tree while he was making attempts to save a drunken bicyclist.

The skilled and talented designer displayed his actual design abilities in 1920. Some of the most remarkable and legendary designs from Jean were the Type 41 Royale, Type 55 Roadster, and Type 57. All these brilliant car designs made Jean one of the most renowned names in the automobile world.

Harley Earl was born in 1893 in California. He is known as the “Father of American Automotive Design”. He is one such name in the industry that has influenced the design and shape of the global car industry. In 1908, Earl joined his father’s business of designing and producing customized parts for automobiles. His father’s firm was known as Earl Automotive Works and was brought by Cadillac dealer Don Lee.

The brilliant designs of Harley Earl were recognized by a Cadillac dealer who then asked Earl to design the 1927 LaSalle that was a part of the General Motor’s portfolio. This became one of the most noteworthy designs of Earl which further pushed General Motor to appoint him as the first director of its Art and Colour Division. This design department was the world’s first design department that was actually credited to the success of LaSalle. Further in 1937, the division became the styling division where Earl had designed the world’s first concept car, the Buick Y-Job. Apart from the LaSalle and the Buick Y-Job, Chevrolet Corvette is another most significant introduction by Earl, the car that is still in production.