Barney Roos
Male, Deceased Person
1888 – 1960
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Who was Barney Roos?
Delmar G. "Barney" Roos was an American automotive engineer who served as Studebaker's head of engineering from 1926 to 1936, specialising in straight-eight engines. He later worked for the British Rootes Group in the design of Humber, Hillman and Sunbeam Talbot cars. During World War II, he returned to the USA and co-designed the famous Willys Jeep, experience which was later applied in advising the British Motor Corporation on constant-velocity joint design for the Mini.
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- Born
- 1888
United States of America - Education
- Cornell University
- Died
- 1960
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on July 23, 2013
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