Chuck Jordan (automobile designer)

Charles Morrell Jordan (October 21, 1927[1] – December 9, 2010[2]) was an American automotive designer, born in Whittier, California.

Jordan died in December 2010 in Rancho Santa Fe, California of lymphoma,[2] survived by his wife Sally, two daughters, and son, Mark Jordan, a designer for GM and Mazda.

While a junior at MIT, Chuck entered the first post war Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild competition, winning first prize and a $4000 scholarship.

He also spent time with GM Europe as head of design for Opel.

He was Vice President of Design for General Motors from 1986 to 1992, one of seven to have held the position, including Harley Earl, Bill Mitchell, Irv Rybicki, Wayne Cherry, Ed Welburn and Michael Simcoe.

1960 Cadillac Coupe De Ville