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Tom Tjaarda (Stevens Thompson Tjaarda van Starkenburg) was born on 23 July, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., is an American car designer (1934–2017). Discover Tom Tjaarda's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 82 years old?
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Stevens Thompson Tjaarda van Starkenburg |
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| Age |
82 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
23 July, 1934 |
| Birthday |
23 July |
| Birthplace |
Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Date of death |
2 June, 2017 |
| Died Place |
Turin, Italy |
| Nationality |
United States
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Tom Tjaarda Height, Weight & Measurements
At 82 years old, Tom Tjaarda height not available right now. We will update Tom Tjaarda's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Tom Tjaarda Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Tom Tjaarda worth at the age of 82 years old? Tom Tjaarda’s income source is mostly from being a successful Engineer. He is from United States. We have estimated Tom Tjaarda's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Engineer |
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Timeline
He later returned to Ghia, where he designed the Isuzu Bellett MX1600 concept, the De Tomaso Pantera, and the De Tomaso Longchamp.
Tjaarda was born in Detroit, the son of Irene Tjaarda and Dutch auto designer John Tjaarda (born Joop Tjaarda van Starkenburg, 1897–1962), designer of the 1935 Lincoln Zephyr.
Tom Tjaarda (born Stevens Thompson Tjaarda van Starkenburg; July 23, 1934 – June 2, 2017) was an American automobile designer noted for his work on a broad range of automobiles — estimated at over eighty — from exotic sports cars including the Ferrari 365 California, De Tomaso Pantera and Aston Martin Lagonda Coupé to high-volume popular cars including the first generation Ford Fiesta (1972) and the Fiat 124 Spider (1966).
Tjaarda's parents divorced in 1939 and he lived with his mother in Detroit.
Tjaarda studied high school in Birmingham High School, Birmingham, Michigan (1953 renamed to Seaholm High School).
Tjaarda studied Architecture at the University of Michigan and presented an automobile (a sport station wagon) rather than building design for his senior thesis — winning an internship at Carrozzeria Ghia, the renowned Italian design house.
In 1958, he moved to Turin, Italy, where his career began and where he continued to live and work.
Tjaarda started his career at Ghia with the Innocenti 950.
By 1961 had moved to Pininfarina, where he went on to work on designs that included the Chevrolet Corvette Rondine, the Ferrari 330GT 2+2, the Fiat 124 Spider, and the Ferrari 365 California.
In 1981, Tom was appointed as Director of Fiat Advanced Studios.
In 1984, he started his own independent design firm, Dimensione Design.
For his work, Tjaarda was honored at the 1997 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance as well as the 1997 Concorso Italiano.
Jalopnik called Tjaarda "one of the defining automotive designers of the 20th century."
Noted automotive designer and journalist Robert Cumberford called Tjaarda "one of the world’s most accomplished Italian car designers."
Car Design News called him "one of the great unsung heroes of the car design world."
