Collins, Bill
From Lehigh Engineering Heritage Initiative
| [[Image:|center|200px|]] William J. Collins Jr., alumnus | |
| Birth: | April 3, 1932 |
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| Degree: | BS mechanical engineering |
| Graduation: | 1954 |
| Notable Achievement: | A "father" of GTO and Grand Am |
William "Bill" J. Collins, Jr. is an automotive engineer with 25 years experience at
GM, Delorean and AMC. In 1980, he conceived the idea of a new, fuel efficient,
garageable motor home and co-founded VIXEN MOTOR CO. with associate Bob Dewey. Bill had been instrumental in the development of the GTO, Grand Am and 1977-B car at GM. At Delorean, he participated in the Company’s early organization and directed the initial packaging; styling
and engineering of the DMC stainless steel gull wing sports car.
Collins graduated from Lehigh with a BS in mechanical engineering in 1954.
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