Harry Bentley Bradley
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Harry Bentley Bradley | |
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| Born | May 25, 1939 |
| Died | May 13, 2023 (aged 83) |
| Education | Pratt Institute |
| Occupation | Car designer |
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| Known for | Hot Wheels |
| Spouse | Joyce |
Harry Bentley Bradley (May 25, 1939 – May 13, 2023) was an American car designer, best known for his work with Hot Wheels and the customizers Alexander Brothers. After retiring, he relocated with his wife Joyce to Northern California.
Initially from La Jolla, California, Bradley grew up in Waban, Massachusetts. At age fourteen, he contracted polio and became totally paralyzed from the waist down. Harry spent seven months at Boston Children's Hospital learning how to live with his paralysis. He spent most of his free time drawing, benefiting from the time he had previously spent taking classes at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts.[1]
Bradley attended the College of Wooster after which he wrote to General Motors asking about job opportunities and they responded by suggesting the industrial design program at Pratt Institute. While studying, Bradley started his own business as a custom design consultant and contributed to various publications such as Street Rodder,[2] Customs Illustrated and Rod & Custom.
