RIP Lee Iacocca

Started by Laconian, July 02, 2019, 07:59:14 PM

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Laconian

July 02, 2019, 07:59:14 PM
Lee Iacocca, father of the Ford Mustang who later rescued Chrysler, dies at 94
https://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-lee-iacocca-20190702-story.html
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dazzleman

#1
July 02, 2019, 08:08:22 PM
I love the Mustang.  The Chrysler K-Car, not so much.
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shp4man

#2
July 02, 2019, 08:14:05 PM
A great name in the car biz...RIP.

93JC

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July 02, 2019, 10:26:27 PM
RIP

Sad coincidence that I was reading about Iacocca recently—about a week ago—after watching an old video from Jay Leno's Garage. It was from five years ago, fiftieth anniversary of the launch of the Mustang, and he seemed so, so much older than I remembered. Soft spoken, timid; the complete opposite of the bombastic, boisterous personality I remembered.

It seemed like it wasn't so long ago he was still appearing in Chrysler ads, still hawking his latest book, but I looked it up and that was twelve years ago. I didn't realize he was 94 years old.

Payman

#4
July 03, 2019, 03:58:39 AM
I didn't realize he was still alive. RIP.

r0tor

#5
July 03, 2019, 05:33:00 AM
Pretty large article about him in our local newspaper... Actually was born in the area and went to my college.

Just read his father founded a chain of local of hotdog stands that are still in business 97 years later.
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Raza

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July 03, 2019, 05:49:14 AM
A legend. Rest In Peace.
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FoMoJo

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July 03, 2019, 07:26:58 AM
One of the giants of the automotive world.
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#8
July 03, 2019, 11:20:56 AM
I admit, I knew dude was a heavy hitter in the industry but now after seeing his resume... salute.

I don't feel sad for him. He lived a full, long, healthy, interesting life, and left his mark on the world. Hopefully he was a good family man. He got about all anyone could ask for.
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BimmerM3

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July 03, 2019, 11:33:24 AM
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on July 03, 2019, 11:20:56 AM
I admit, I knew dude was a heavy hitter in the industry but now after seeing his resume... salute.

I don't feel sad for him. He lived a full, long, healthy, interesting life, and left his mark on the world. Hopefully he was a good family man. He got about all anyone could ask for.

+1. 94 years and a legacy like his is hard to match.

FoMoJo

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July 03, 2019, 12:33:09 PM
Iacocca was somewhat involved in the Ford v Ferrari undertaking.  Wonder whether he'll get his dues in the movie.
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cawimmer430

#11
July 03, 2019, 12:33:52 PM
Another automotive legend gone. RICH (Rest In Car Heaven).  :frown:
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93JC

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July 03, 2019, 02:54:50 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on July 03, 2019, 12:33:09 PM
Iacocca was somewhat involved in the Ford v Ferrari undertaking.  Wonder whether he'll get his dues in the movie.

Jon Bernthal is playing Iacocca.
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