Happy Birthday, Bob Lutz

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23 years or so ago, Chrysler President Bob Lutz was gazing at his Autocraft Cobra and wondering why his company, then known in large part for K cars, could not build something utterly off the wall and similar to his Cobra.

He convinced Lee Iacocca to give him a modest budget and 33 months later he produced the car we have come to know and love.

Maximum Bob turned 80 on February 12. I still keep in touch, and he is busier than any 3 people I know. He continues to consult with GM and Lotus. He appears often on TV and on the lecture circuit. The former Marine can still wheel a car pretty well, too. (and fly a helicoptor)

Happy birthday, Bob.:)
 

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Happy Birthday to a true Car Guy!

Shameless plug: If you haven't read Car Guys vs. Bean Counters by Mr. Lutz, you need to put that book on your reading list. Very entertaining and edifying book.
 

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I think it would be way cool to invite Mr. Lutz to the NYIAS on April 4th
as part of Stryker Reveal, etc.. and / or VOI 12 !
Happy Birthday anyway Mr. Lutz ! Thanks !
 
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