Wayne Cherry Career Highlights, Modelography Page 1 of 3 GM
GM Media Online Page 1 of 3 FOR RELEASE: 2003-09-26 CONTACTS Wayne Cherry Career Highlights, Modelography Career Highlights 1962, Cherry joins GM Design's advanced design studios; first major projects include work on the teams that designed the landmark 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado and first Chevrolet Camaro (1967) 1965, Cherry transfers to Vauxhall Motors, Luton, England, on "temporary" assignment; involved with development of new sports car concept for 1966 Geneva International Motor Show; remains with GM in Europe for 26 years. 1970, Cherry appointed assistant design director, Vauxhall 1975, Cherry appointed design director, Vauxhall 1983, Cherry named director of design for Adam Opel AG with overall design responsibility for all passenger cars in Europe 1991, Cherry named director of the Chevrolet/Geo design studios, Warren, Mich. 1992, Cherry succeeds Chuck Jordan as GM design vice president in North America Jan. 1, 2004, Cherry retires Modelography Europe (1965-1991) Vauxhall Production Designs Responsible for all Vauxhall passenger cars (1975-1980) Established new identity for the Vauxhall brand introduced on 1974 Firenza HPF,1975 Chevette, 1976 Cavalier and1978 Carlton Responsible for all Bedford trucks and buses (1975-1983) Responsible for Bedford military vehicles (1975-1983) Opel/Vauxhall Production Designs Responsible for all passenger cars in Europe (1983-1991) Helped bring GM Europe to No. 1 sales position through vehicles such as the 1992 Calibra, 1993 Corsa, 1987 Omega, 1991 Vectra, 1995 Astra, 1996 Omega and 1996 Tigra Vauxhall and Opel Concept Vehicles 1966 XVR 1970 SRV (Styling Research Vehicle) 1973 Black Knight 1974 Silver Bullet 1978 Equus 1978 Bedford TM Long-Haul concept 1979 Black Magic 1983 Opel Junior http://archives.media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/vie ..
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