Zora Arkus-Duntov

Zora Arkus-Duntov
"Father of the Corvette"
Born
Zachar Arkus

(1909-12-25)December 25, 1909
Brussels, Belgium
DiedApril 21, 1996(1996-04-21) (aged 86)
Grosse Pointe, Michigan, U.S.
Resting placeNational Corvette Museum
Alma materTechnische Universität Berlin
OccupationEngineer
SpouseElfriede "Elfi" Wolff

Zachary "Zora" Arkus-Duntov (born Zachar Arkus; December 25, 1909 – April 21, 1996) was a Russian[1] and American engineer whose work on the Chevrolet Corvette earned him the nickname "Father of the Corvette."[2]: 6  He is sometimes erroneously referred to as the inventor of the Corvette; that title belongs to Harley Earl.[3] He was also a racing driver, appearing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans four times and taking class wins in 1954 and 1955.[2]

  1. ^ "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947," digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed May 21, 2024), Zachar Arkus-Duntov, serial no. 3334, order no. 507-A, Draft Board 30, New York County, New York; citing National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards For New York City, 10/16/1940 - 03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147.
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