Harry Bentley Bradley
Harry Bentley Bradley | |
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Born | May 25, 1939 |
Died | May 13, 2023 | (aged 83)
Education | Pratt Institute |
Occupation | Car designer |
Employer(s) | General Motors (1962–1966), Mattel (1966–1969) |
Known for | Hot Wheels |
Spouse | Joyce |
Harry Bentley Bradley (May 25, 1939 – May 13, 2023) was an American car designer, best known for his work with
Early life
Initially from
Bradley attended the College of Wooster after which he wrote to General Motors asking about job opportunities and they responded by suggesting the industrial design program at Pratt Institute. While studying, Bradley started his own business as a custom design consultant and contributed to various publications such as Street Rodder,[2] Customs Illustrated and Rod & Custom.
Career
Bradley joined General Motors during his last semester at Pratt and moved to Detroit in July 1962. It was against company policy to publish designs for Hot Rod and Custom magazines while working for GM, so Harry continued to publish his design under the false name Mark Fadner. Soon after joining General Motors, Bradley met the
After only four years at GM, in 1966 Bradley moved to
Bradley died on May 13, 2023, at the age of 83.[3]
Designs
- Chevrolet La Jolla (1951), based on the Bel Air, owned and driven by Bradley[4]
- Hot Wheels model cars (1968)
- Oscar Mayer Wienermobile (1995 version)
- Dodge Deora (1967)[5]
References
- ISBN 978-0981886503.
- ^ "Harry Bentley Bradley, Car Designer - Hall Of Fame". Street Rodder. June 2006. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
- ^ "Folks Of Interest - Harry Bentley Bradley R.I.P." The Jalopy Journal. 14 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "1951 Chevrolet "La Jolla" Custom Coupe". RM Auctions. September 2009. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
- ^ "1965 Dodge Deora Concept Car". RM Auctions. September 2009. Archived from the original on 1 August 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2012.