1949 Ford Convertible Design Model
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Multiple designers were responsible for the 1949 Ford's fresh look. Independent consultant George Walker submitted the initial design proposal. Walker's employees Richard Caleal, Elwood Engel and Joe Oros all contributed to the project, as did Bob Bourke and Bob Koto, with whom Caleal had previously worked for Raymond Loewy and Studebaker. Ford's own designers made further refinements to the final version.
Multiple designers were responsible for the 1949 Ford's fresh look. Independent consultant George Walker submitted the initial design proposal. Walker's employees Richard Caleal, Elwood Engel and Joe Oros all contributed to the project, as did Bob Bourke and Bob Koto, with whom Caleal had previously worked for Raymond Loewy and Studebaker. Ford's own designers made further refinements to the final version.
Artifact
Scale model
Date Made
1947-1949
Creators
Walker, George William, 1896-1993
Place of Creation
United States, Michigan, Dearborn
Creator Notes
Designed by George W. Walker & fabricated by Charles T. Stobar for Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Michigan.
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Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
87.127.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of George W. Walker.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Plaster
Color
Beige (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 7.625 in
Width: 9.24 in
Length: 25 in (w/ base)
Height: 8.375 in (w/ base)
Width: 10 in (w/ base)
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