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Icon Of Auto Industry, Father Of Mustang and Minivan, Lee Iacocca Dies At 94

Iacocca was a top executive at two of America's largest car companies — Ford and Chrysler — for decades. He helped develop the Mustang and later rescued Chrysler from near-bankruptcy.

Lee Iacocca, one of the best known auto executives, died Tuesday. He was 94.

Iacocca was a top executive at two of America's largest car companies — Ford and Chrysler. His career spanned decades and several generations: He was known for developing the Mustang and bringing minivan to

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