Charles M. Jordan - Revision history

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	'''Charles M. “Chuck” Jordan''' (born October 21, 1927 in Whittier, California-December 13, 2010) was an American industrial designer who worked for [[General Motors]] variously as Chief Designer of Special Projects and later, in 1986, as Vice President of GM Design, making him the fourth ever person to take hold the position after such legendary designers as [[Harley Earl]] and [[Bill Mitchell]]. He retired in 1992.		'''Charles M. “Chuck” Jordan''' (born October 21, 1927 in Whittier, California - December 9, 2010) was an American industrial designer who worked for [[General Motors]] variously as Chief Designer of Special Projects and later, in 1986, as Vice President of GM Design, making him the fourth ever person to take hold the position after such legendary designers as [[Harley Earl]] and [[Bill Mitchell]]. He retired in 1992.

	Chuck Jordan's career began with a four-year scholarship to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which he secured by being the national award winner in the [[Fisher Body]] Craftsman's Guild model car competition. In 1949, he joined the GM Design (then Styling) Staff as a junior engineer. At the age of 26, Jordan was named chief designer of the special projects studio where he designed the Aerotrain, GM’s concept of future locomotive transportation.		Chuck Jordan's career began with a four-year scholarship to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which he secured by being the national award winner in the [[Fisher Body]] Craftsman's Guild model car competition. In 1949, he joined the GM Design (then Styling) Staff as a junior engineer. At the age of 26, Jordan was named chief designer of the special projects studio where he designed the Aerotrain, GM’s concept of future locomotive transportation.

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	'''Charles M. “Chuck” Jordan''' (born October 21, 1927 in Whittier, California- December 13, 2010) was an American industrial designer who worked for [[General Motors]] variously as Chief Designer of Special Projects and later, in 1986, as Vice President of GM Design, making him the fourth ever person to take hold the position after such legendary designers as [[Harley Earl]] and [[Bill Mitchell]]. He retired in 1992.		'''Charles M. “Chuck” Jordan''' (born October 21, 1927 in Whittier, California-December 13, 2010) was an American industrial designer who worked for [[General Motors]] variously as Chief Designer of Special Projects and later, in 1986, as Vice President of GM Design, making him the fourth ever person to take hold the position after such legendary designers as [[Harley Earl]] and [[Bill Mitchell]]. He retired in 1992.

	Chuck Jordan's career began with a four-year scholarship to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which he secured by being the national award winner in the [[Fisher Body]] Craftsman's Guild model car competition. In 1949, he joined the GM Design (then Styling) Staff as a junior engineer. At the age of 26, Jordan was named chief designer of the special projects studio where he designed the Aerotrain, GM’s concept of future locomotive transportation.		Chuck Jordan's career began with a four-year scholarship to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which he secured by being the national award winner in the [[Fisher Body]] Craftsman's Guild model car competition. In 1949, he joined the GM Design (then Styling) Staff as a junior engineer. At the age of 26, Jordan was named chief designer of the special projects studio where he designed the Aerotrain, GM’s concept of future locomotive transportation.

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	Chuck Jordan retired from General Motors on November 1, 1992 and taught car design to high school students in Southern California. .		Chuck Jordan retired from General Motors on November 1, 1992 and taught car design to high school students in Southern California. .

	On December 13, 2010, Chuck Jordan passed away at the age of 83.		On December 13, 2010, Chuck Jordan passed away at the age of 83 from lung cancer.
	==Works==		==Works==

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	*[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/16/farewell-chuck-jordan/ Farewell, Chuck Jordan]		*[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/16/farewell-chuck-jordan/ Farewell, Chuck Jordan]
	*[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/10/fabled-gm-design-chief-chuck-jordan-dead-at-83/ Fabled GM design chief Chuck Jordan dead at 83]		*[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/10/fabled-gm-design-chief-chuck-jordan-dead-at-83/ Fabled GM design chief Chuck Jordan dead at 83]
			*[http://jalopnik.com/5711765/remembering-the-man-who-modernized-gm-designRemembering The Man Who Modernized GM Design]


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	*[http://www.motortrend.com/classic/c12_0601_chuck_jordan_interview/index.html Interview: Chuck Jordan, GM's Chief Designer]		*[http://www.motortrend.com/classic/c12_0601_chuck_jordan_interview/index.html Interview: Chuck Jordan, GM's Chief Designer]
	*[http://archive.cardesignnews.com/news/2003/030617eod-jordan/index.html 75 years of General Motors Design: Chuck Jordan - The Continental]		*[http://archive.cardesignnews.com/news/2003/030617eod-jordan/index.html 75 years of General Motors Design: Chuck Jordan - The Continental]
			*[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/16/farewell-chuck-jordan/ Farewell, Chuck Jordan]
			*[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/10/fabled-gm-design-chief-chuck-jordan-dead-at-83/ Fabled GM design chief Chuck Jordan dead at 83]



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	'''Charles M. “Chuck” Jordan''' (born October 21, 1927 in Whittier, California) is an American industrial designer who worked for [[General Motors]] variously as Chief Designer of Special Projects and later, in 1986, as Vice President of GM Design, making him the fourth ever person to take hold the position after such legendary designers as [[Harley Earl]] and [[Bill Mitchell]]. He retired in 1992.		'''Charles M. “Chuck” Jordan''' (born October 21, 1927 in Whittier, California- December 13, 2010) was an American industrial designer who worked for [[General Motors]] variously as Chief Designer of Special Projects and later, in 1986, as Vice President of GM Design, making him the fourth ever person to take hold the position after such legendary designers as [[Harley Earl]] and [[Bill Mitchell]]. He retired in 1992.

	Chuck Jordan's career began with a four-year scholarship to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which he secured by being the national award winner in the [[Fisher Body]] Craftsman's Guild model car competition. In 1949, he joined the GM Design (then Styling) Staff as a junior engineer. At the age of 26, Jordan was named chief designer of the special projects studio where he designed the Aerotrain, GM’s concept of future locomotive transportation.		Chuck Jordan's career began with a four-year scholarship to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which he secured by being the national award winner in the [[Fisher Body]] Craftsman's Guild model car competition. In 1949, he joined the GM Design (then Styling) Staff as a junior engineer. At the age of 26, Jordan was named chief designer of the special projects studio where he designed the Aerotrain, GM’s concept of future locomotive transportation.
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	Under Jordan’s direction, GM produced vehicles such as the [[Buick Reatta]], the 1990s generation of [[Chevrolet Camaro\|Camaros]] and [[Pontiac Firebird\|Firebirds]], the [[Oldsmobile Aurora]], and the 1992 [[Cadillac STS]]. Jordan was especially proud of these last two models. His leadership also produced concept cars like the Oldsmobile Aerotech, the [[General Motors Ultralite\|Ultralite]], and the Sting Ray III.		Under Jordan’s direction, GM produced vehicles such as the [[Buick Reatta]], the 1990s generation of [[Chevrolet Camaro\|Camaros]] and [[Pontiac Firebird\|Firebirds]], the [[Oldsmobile Aurora]], and the 1992 [[Cadillac STS]]. Jordan was especially proud of these last two models. His leadership also produced concept cars like the Oldsmobile Aerotech, the [[General Motors Ultralite\|Ultralite]], and the Sting Ray III.

	Chuck Jordan retired from General Motors on November 1, 1992 and ~~is currently teaching~~ car design to high school students in Southern California.		Chuck Jordan retired from General Motors on November 1, 1992 and taught car design to high school students in Southern California. .

			On December 13, 2010, Chuck Jordan passed away at the age of 83.
	==Works==		==Works==

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	*[http://www.motortrend.com/classic/c12_0601_chuck_jordan_interview/index.html Interview: Chuck Jordan, GM's Chief Designer]		*[http://www.motortrend.com/classic/c12_0601_chuck_jordan_interview/index.html Interview: Chuck Jordan, GM's Chief Designer]
	*[http://archive.cardesignnews.com/news/2003/030617eod-jordan/index.html 75 years of General Motors Design: Chuck Jordan - The Continental]		*[http://archive.cardesignnews.com/news/2003/030617eod-jordan/index.html 75 years of General Motors Design: Chuck Jordan - The Continental]


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	'''Charles M. “Chuck” Jordan''' is an American industrial designer who worked for [[General Motors]] variously as Chief Designer of Special Projects and later, in 1986, as Vice President of GM Design.		'''Charles M. “Chuck” Jordan''' (born October 21, 1927 in Whittier, California) is an American industrial designer who worked for [[General Motors]] variously as Chief Designer of Special Projects and later, in 1986, as Vice President of GM Design, making him the fourth ever person to take hold the position after such legendary designers as [[Harley Earl]] and [[Bill Mitchell]]. He retired in 1992.

			Chuck Jordan's career began with a four-year scholarship to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which he secured by being the national award winner in the [[Fisher Body]] Craftsman's Guild model car competition. In 1949, he joined the GM Design (then Styling) Staff as a junior engineer. At the age of 26, Jordan was named chief designer of the special projects studio where he designed the Aerotrain, GM’s concept of future locomotive transportation.

			After his stint with special projects, he moved to the advanced studio where he designed a couple of notable Motorama show cars: the 1955 Cameo show truck, the 1956 [[Buick Centurion Concept]] and the XP-700 “Phantom” Corvette. His work in this period wasn't just limited to concept cars, he also worked in the design of the 1958 Corvette.

			In 1957, he was appointed chief designer for [[Cadillac]] where he took Harley Earl's tailfin concept to its extreme. By the early 60's, Jordan became executive in charge of automotive design, responsible for all GM car and truck exteriors.

			From 1967 to 1970, Jordan worked as design director for GM subsidiary [[Adam Opel AG]] in Rüsselsheim, Germany. His work there included the Manta coupe and the 1968 production model GT sports car. His time at Opel developed a close relationship with him and the division, going so far as to even lend his services in the styling development of the 1986 [[Opel Omega\|Omega]] and 1991 [[Opel Astra\|Astra]].

			After returning to the United States, Jordan was installed as executive in charge of automotive exterior design for GM’s luxury brand divisions, namely, [[Oldsmobile]], [[Buick]] and [[Cadillac]]. In 1972, he assumed a similar position for [[Chevrolet]], [[Pontiac]] and commercial vehicles.

			Under Jordan’s direction, GM produced vehicles such as the [[Buick Reatta]], the 1990s generation of [[Chevrolet Camaro\|Camaros]] and [[Pontiac Firebird\|Firebirds]], the [[Oldsmobile Aurora]], and the 1992 [[Cadillac STS]]. Jordan was especially proud of these last two models. His leadership also produced concept cars like the Oldsmobile Aerotech, the [[General Motors Ultralite\|Ultralite]], and the Sting Ray III.

			Chuck Jordan retired from General Motors on November 1, 1992 and is currently teaching car design to high school students in Southern California.

	==Works==		==Works==
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	*[[Opel Manta]]		*[[Opel Manta]]
	*GM Aerotrain		*GM Aerotrain
			*1955 Cameo show truck
			*1956 [[Buick Centurion Concept]]
			*XP-700 “Phantom” Corvette
			*[[Buick Reatta]]
			*[[Oldsmobile Aurora]]
			*1992 [[Cadillac STS]]
			*[[Oldsmobile Aerotech Concept]]
			*[[General Motors Ultralite]]
			*[[Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray III]]

			==External Links==

	~~==External Links==~~
	*[http://wiki.gmnext.com/wiki/index.php/Jordan,_Charles_M. GM Next wiki article]
	*[http://www.motortrend.com/classic/c12_0601_chuck_jordan_interview/index.html Interview: Chuck Jordan, GM's Chief Designer]		*[http://www.motortrend.com/classic/c12_0601_chuck_jordan_interview/index.html Interview: Chuck Jordan, GM's Chief Designer]
	*[http://archive.cardesignnews.com/news/2003/030617eod-jordan/index.html 75 years of General Motors Design: Chuck Jordan - The Continental]		*[http://archive.cardesignnews.com/news/2003/030617eod-jordan/index.html 75 years of General Motors Design: Chuck Jordan - The Continental]

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'''Charles M. “Chuck” Jordan''' is an American industrial designer who worked for [[General Motors]] variously as Chief Designer of Special Projects and later, in 1986, as Vice President of GM Design.

==Works==

*[[Opel Manta]]
*GM Aerotrain

==External Links==
*[http://wiki.gmnext.com/wiki/index.php/Jordan,_Charles_M. GM Next wiki article]
*[http://www.motortrend.com/classic/c12_0601_chuck_jordan_interview/index.html Interview: Chuck Jordan, GM's Chief Designer]
*[http://archive.cardesignnews.com/news/2003/030617eod-jordan/index.html 75 years of General Motors Design: Chuck Jordan - The Continental]