Roy Axe
Roy Axe | |
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| Born | Royden Axe September 1937 Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England |
| Died | 5 October 2010 (aged 73) Florida, United States |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Car designer |
| Known for | Chrysler Alpine, Hillman Avenger/Plymouth Cricket, Chrysler Horizon, Rover 800 |
| Spouse | Pat |
| Children | Son Chris and daughter Jane |
Royden Axe (September 1937 – 5 October 2010) was a British car designer, widely known for his design work on the Chrysler Alpine, Hillman Avenger/Plymouth Cricket, Chrysler Horizon, and Rover 800 — as well his affable character and ability to realize his designs fully — for radiating enthusiasm about cars.
He received a Lifetime Award from the Coventry Lanchester Polytech Faculty of Art and Design, in 1985, and an Honorary Degree from University of Central England at Birmingham in 1995.