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Frank Hershey

Franklin Quick Hershey (1907–1997) was an American automobile designer and student of General Motors Vice President of Design Harley Earl. Hershey is known for his 1932 Peerless V-16 prototype, 1949 Cadillac tailfins, and the 1955 Ford Thunderbird.

For the baseball player, see Frank Hershey (baseball).

Early life and education[edit]

Hershey was born in Michigan, and raised in Beverly Hills and La Puente, California. He attended Occidental College where he majored in forestry.

Personal life[edit]

Hershey was married and the father of two children. He died in California on October 20, 1997.

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