Claude Lobo
Claude Lobo | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 20, 1943 |
| Died | June 3, 2011 (aged 67) |
| Occupation | Car designer |
| Years active | 1966-1999 |
| Known for | Designer of Ford automobiles |
| Children | 2 |
Claude Lobo (20 August 1943 – 3 June 2011) was an automotive designer who served in various design positions at Ford Motor Company over 32 years, playing a prominent role in designing Ford automobiles including the Ford Capri (Mk I), Mercury Cougar (Mk VII), Ford Ka (Mk I) and Ford Focus (Mk I) – while pioneering innovations including the development of Computer Aided Design.
Born in Paris, France in 1943, Lobo studied at the city's Technical College and the Academy of Applied Arts.