Jack Telnack (born as "John J. Telnack" in 1937) was the former global Vice President of Design of the Ford Motor Company from 1987 to 1997. Telnack began working as a designer for Ford in 1958, and became the head stylist of the Lincoln-Mercury Division in 1965. In 1966, he became the chief designer of Ford's Australian branch and served as the Vice President of Design for Ford of Europe in 1974. Telnack retired from his post at the end of 1997, and was replaced by J Mays. 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Ford Motor Company (often referred to simply as Ford; sometimes nicknamed FoMoCo), NYSE: F is an automobile maker founded by Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan, United States (where the company is currently headquartered), and incorporated on June 16, 1903. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2002 Ford Fiesta in the UK. The Ford Motor Company (sometimes nicknamed Fords or FoMoCo, (NYSE: F) is an automobile maker founded by Henry Ford in Detroit, Michigan, and incorporated on June 16, 1903. ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link goes to calendar). ... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link goes to calendar) // Events January January 1 - In a coup, Colonel Jean-Bédel Bokassa ousts president David Dacko and takes over the Central African Republic. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... J Mays (born October 15, 1954 in Maysville, Oklahoma) is currently the Vice President of Design and Chief Creative Officer at Ford Motor Company. ...

Telnack was responsible for designing the 1979 Ford Mustang, the 1986 Ford Taurus, and also created the "New Edge" style that brought about the 1996 Ford Ka. This page refers to the year 1979. ... A 2005 Mustang GT Convertible The Ford Mustang is a popular sports car. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Not to be confused with the Ford Taunus. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Ford Ka (pronounced Ka, car, or K.A.) is a city car from Ford Motor Company marketed in Europe and elsewhere. ...

External links

• Ward's Auto Guide article on Telnack's retirement
• PR Newswire article on Telnack's career and retirement