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Article: His philanthropic efforts made him a Baron.(Auto)
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- Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)
- Article date:
- October 31, 2009
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Byline: Jason Stein Wheelbase Communications
His philanthropic efforts made him a Baron.
His services in a world war led to his knighting. His idea that a three-wheel vehicle would be a perfect form of transportation made him one of the worldAEs first automotive legends.
Herbert Austin became a Member of Parliament, a draftsman, a skilled engineer and a sales organizer who rose through the ranks with hard work and a little foresight.
His charitable work would forever live on in EnglandAEs hospitals. His automotive work would lead to the creation of a 20th-century cult car known as the Mini.
Yet, thousands of vehicles and a ...