Freeman Thomas, Former Audi Designer & Partner in Meyers Manx, Talks Mk1 TT, Audi, VW, Porsche, Car Design & Electric Convergence

Update: 2023-09-20

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Freeman Thomas is best known in Audi circles as the designer behind the first-generation Audi TT. That car and its Bauhaus style simplicity influenced Audi design and that of the greater automotive industry for years to come. He also had a hand in cars like the Porsche 964, VW Concept 1, and stints at Ford and Chrysler before landing at his current role as partner in the rebirth of Meyers Manx. Freeman took a pause for a long chat on all of that, and of course we went super deep on the TT back story.

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Freeman Thomas, Former Audi Designer & Partner in Meyers Manx, Talks Mk1 TT, Audi, VW, Porsche, Car Design & Electric Convergence

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Freeman Thomas, Former Audi Designer & Partner in Meyers Manx, Talks Mk1 TT, Audi, VW, Porsche, Car Design & Electric Convergence

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Freeman Thomas, Former Audi Designer & Partner in Meyers Manx, Talks Mk1 TT, Audi, VW, Porsche, Car Design & Electric Convergence