His father was a noted industrial and automotive designer whose work as Styling Director and Vice President of Design of American Motors Corporation included the AMC Gremlin, AMX, Hornet and Pacer, as well as the Jeep Cherokee (XJ).

Teague hired and managed the program staff and developed the curriculum and syllabus, later serving on the Board of Directors until his death in 2016.

[8] He was Chief Design Director for the Baldwin, Wisconsin based company and the car was expected to be introduced in 2013.

[9] In 2012, the company bought a building in Baldwin to produce its replica cars on a modern Ford chassis, as well as a motorized tricycle.

[10] Jeff Teague died on July 29, 2016, at his home in Agoura Hills, California, at age 59.