What “King of Cool” actor was awarded a patent for his design of “bucket seats” in an automobile?
James Dean
Paul Newman
Steve McQueen
Marlon Brando
Fact: In 1968, Steve McQueen, widely known a the “King of Cool”, starred in the action thriller Bullitt, famous for its groundbreaking car chase through the streets of San Francisco. Behind the wheel of a Ford Mustang, McQueen not only not only thrilled audiences, but also showcased his design for the first modern bucket seat. A passionate motorsports enthusiast, McQueen designed the sleek, single-person seat specifically for that high-speed chase scene. His innovation earned him U.S. Patent No. 3,273,933 for what he called the “bucket seat shell.”
Correct Answer: Steve McQueen