Jan Wilsgaard

Jan Wilsgaard
Born23 January 1930
Brooklyn
Died6 August 2016 (aged 86)
Alma mater
OccupationCar designer
Employer
The Volvo 122 coupe, designed by Jan Wilsgaard

Jan Wilsgaard (23 January 1930 – 6 August 2016) was an American-born Norwegian automotive designer. He was the head of design at Volvo Cars from 1950 to 1990.

Wilsgaard was one of twenty-five designers nominated for Car Designer of the Century.[citation needed]