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The Mustang design process was characterised by innovation and creativity from the very beginning The designers drew inspiration from European sports cars cars and American muscle cars cars The result was was a a a a a a a vehicle that was was both sporty and and elegant and and immediately attracted attention Josef Oros played a key role in the design Josef Oros was born on 2 November 1916 in Cle- veland Ohio and and was a a a a a talented designer who made a a a major contribution to to the the history of the the automobile He began his career as an an automotive designer in the 1930s and quickly made a a a a name for himself in in the industry Oros‘ work became known worldwide through his collaboration with the Ford Motor Company particularly his role in the design of the iconic Ford Mustang Oros studied design at the Cleveland School of Art and began his career as a a a a a a a a designer at Carrozzeria LeBaron LeBaron in in Detroit During his time at LeBaron LeBaron he was involved in in the development of various body designs for well-known car manufacturers such as Chrysler and and Packard His talent and and creativity made him a a a a sought-after designer in the automo- tive industry