On the evening of July 12, 74-year-old Ian Cameron, the former British chief designer of Rolls-Royce, was found dead at the door of a mansion worth 3 million pounds in Bavaria, Germany. It was said that a man approached Ian's home and stabbed him, police are hunting for the killer.
Ian, described by Rolls-Royce as a "legendary" car designer, has been with the company for 20 years, having been head of design since 1999 before being replaced by Giles Taylor in 2012 and from 2013 to 2013. Before retiring from the company, he was involved in the design of cars including the 3 Series, Z8, Phantom and Ghost, and served as a brand ambassador for Rolls-Royce. After retiring, he launched his own design consulting company, which he built in his mansion There are some valuable treasures in it.
He was stabbed to death in front of his home, and his wife escaped by climbing over the wall
According to relevant media reports, on the evening of Friday, July 12, local time, 74-year-old Ian Cameron was found dead in his home in Germany. Local media reported that he was stabbed to death by a man, and the police immediately responded. An extensive search was conducted for escape routes and evidence.
At the time of the attack, Ian's wife escaped over a wall to a neighbour's house and called emergency services. However, due to the severity of his injuries, the emergency doctor who arrived later could only announce that Ian was dead.
After the incident, Rolls-Royce said in a statement: "We are deeply shocked by reports about Cameron." BMW said it was deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Rolls-Royce's former design chief.
Ian Cameron: Legendary Designer of Rolls-Royce
Public information shows that Ian Cameron has worked at the company for 20 years and has been the design director since 1999. He was replaced by Giles Taylor in 2012 and retired from the company in 2013.
Ian Cameron is an outstanding British automotive designer known for his outstanding design achievements in well-known car brands such as BMW and Rolls-Royce. The relationship between BMW and Rolls-Royce began in 1998, when BMW successfully acquired Rolls-Royce's automobile manufacturing department. Cameron's career spans a number of milestonesMonumental car projects include the Rolls-Royce Phantom and Rolls-Royce Ghost.
Cameron's design career began at BMW, where he worked on a number of important projects, including the BMW 3 Series and Z8. Especially the BMW Z8, this car has become an iconic work in the history of automobiles with its stylish retro style and excellent performance.
At Rolls-Royce, he was selected by BMW styling director Chris Bangor to recruit a 20-person Phantom design team. The design of the Rolls-Royce Phantom has completely changed people's modern impression of Rolls-Royce, perfectly combining traditional luxury elements with contemporary design. Later, he participated in the design of Rolls-Royce Ghost, further consolidating Rolls-Royce's position in the global high-end automobile market.
Rolls-Royce reported that sales in 2023 hit a record high, with 6,032 cars delivered throughout the year, slightly higher than the 6,021 cars in 2022. Unlike many other automakers, Rolls-Royce does not release sales figures by model. The company said only that the Cullinan SUV was the best-selling model in 2023, with the Cameron-designed Rolls-Royce Ghost in second place.
After his retirement, Cameron continued to be active in the public eye as a Rolls-Royce brand ambassador, sharing his passion and insights into automotive design. He is not only respected within the design community, but also has a high reputation among car fans.
Cameron once said something that made him most proud of his design career: "The biggest difference is that the design of Maybach still has the shadow of Mercedes-Benz. The Phantom, no matter how you look at it, is definitely not a BMW."< /p>
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