Merwin, George, 1922-1996.

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Born in Munising, Mich. on June 8, 1922. Worked for 32 years at Ford Motor Co. in a variety of positions including sales and advertising staff artist and assisting Carroll Shelby start the Shelby American Co. producer of Shelby Cobras and Mustangs. Also worked for De Tomaso of America, retailer of the Italian Pantera sports car, in public relations and for Shelby Automobiles. He died April 9, 1996.

From the description of Papers of George Merwin, 1919-1993 (bulk 1953-1987). (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 52888736

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De Tomaso automobiles
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Shelby automobile
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Birth 1922

Death 1996

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