Professor Robert Eberan von Eberhorst - Inconspicuous genius
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His achievements were highly recognized throughout Europe. In chassis construction, in engine design, in the field of aerodynamics - Robert Eberan von Eberhorst made his mark everywhere, always modestly saying of himself: "I'm really not a specialist..." This report is dedicated to the exciting life story of von Eberhorst.
This article contains the following chapters
- Under the radar in public
- From driving instructor to designer
- Off to England
- Weighing vehicle parts at the greengrocer's
- Independent with an enormous memory
Estimated reading time: 6min
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His profile is reminiscent of Roman emperors as found on old coins. His achievements were highly recognized throughout Europe. In chassis construction, in engine design, in the field of aerodynamics - Robert Eberan von Eberhorst made his mark everywhere, always modestly saying of himself: "I'm really not a specialist..." Born in Vienna on April 4, 1902, Robert Eberan von Eberhorst was one of those men whose work you could come across everywhere without it bearing his name. He registered only a few patents and his public appearances mostly went unnoticed. And yet he was one of the most capable engineers, one of the most versatile, who demonstrated his skills in the automotive industry.
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