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Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. He was best known for his time as chairman of the chrysler corporation from 1979 until his retirement in. Lee iacocca was born lido anthony iacocca on october 15, 1924 to nicola and antonietta, both of whom were italian immigrants. Lee iacocca, american automobile executive who was president 197892 and chairman of the board 197992 of chrysler corporation, credited with reviving the foundering company. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. An autobiography audiobook by william novak, lee iacocca.
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