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IAMA Lifetime Achievement to Jim Dunne; Jean Jennings garners Best of 2006
16th International Automotive Media Competition announces
2006 International Automotive Media Awards (IAMAs)
Jim Dunne and Jean Jennings take top honors
TUCSON, ARIZ, Dec. 18, 2006-- Veteran auto writer/spy photographer Jim Dunne is the 2006 recipient of the International Automotive Media Award for Lifetime Achievement. This is the 9th annual presentation of this peer-driven award.
Dunne has been Detroit Editor of Popular Mechanics for the past 21 years.
His career began with a column for national magazines in the mid-1960s, which continues today.
Jim’s reputation nowadays is equally based on being one of the pioneers in so-called spy photography. As photographer or writer, he travels extensively.
In addition to all the above--auto writing, photography and travel, together with an active sports life--Jim Dunne is a safety device inventor/patent holder, and fit in a stint as technical writer for Redstone Missile.
A native Detroiter, Dunne is a graduate of the University of Detroit and a U.S. Army veteran. He has seven grown children, and lives now in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.
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The International Automotive Media Competition (IAMC), is an annual program to recognize and encourage excellence in all forms of automotive media.
Best of 2006
For “Veyron in the USA,” in AUTOMOBILE, the Best of 2006 is awarded to Jean Jennings
Best of Divisions
Best of Division winners are selected from the Gold Medallion awardees in each division having 98 points or better.
For 2006, nine Best of Divisions are awarded, as follow:
Best of Books
Michael Argetsinger/David Bull Publishing, for “Walt Hansgen: His Life and the History of Post-War American Road Racing”
Best of Newspapers
Tim Spell, for “‘30s Speed Busters: Blitzen Benzes shatter prewar records,” published in the Houston Chronicle
Best of Magazines
Jean Jennings, for “Veyron in the USA,” published in AUTOMOBILE Magazine
Best of Graphics
Ivan Galvan, for The Texas Truck & SUV Guide cover, published in the Houston Chronicle
Best of Newsletters
No Award
Best of Single Issues
Sabu Advani, for The Flying Lady, publication of the Rolls Royce Owners’ Club
Best of Multimedia
No Award
Best of PR/Marketing
Coyne Communications, for Land Rover North America “Accelerated Tax Write-off” brochure
Best of Radio
Bob Long, for “Design Perspectives—Bring Back the Challenger,” on Motor Trend Radio
Best of Video
Ohana Road TV, for “Back & Better Than Ever,” on KITV (ABC-TV), Honolulu, producer Bill Maloney
Best of Internet
Phil Floraday/AutoWeek.com, for the Geneva Motor Show
2006 Foundation Awards
IAMA Bronze, Silver and Gold Medallions
A, Books Writing
A-1, Autobiography
“Racing in the Rain,” Gold to John Horsman/David Bull Publishing
A-2, Biography
“David Buick’s Marvelous Motor Car,” published by Buick Gallery and Research Center, Alfred P. Sloan Museum, Silver to Lawrence R. Gustin
“Walt Hansgen: His Life and the History of Post-War American Road Racing,” Gold to Michael Argetsinger/David Bull Publishing
A-5, History: Motorsports
“Paved Track Dirt Track,” published by Coastal 181, Bronze to Lew Boyd
A-6, History: General
“Hot Rod & Custom Chronicle,” by Thom Taylor, Gold to Publications International, Ltd.
“Muscle Car,” publishing by KP Books, Gold to John Gunnell
“Muscle: America’s Legendary Performance Cars,” published by MBI, Gold to Randy Leffingwell and Darwin Holmstrom
A-7, History: Single Marque or Manufacturer
“Porsche 911: Perfection by Design,” published by MBI, Bronze to Randy Leffingwell
“Cobra: The First Forty Years,” published by MBI, Gold to Trevor Legate
A-18, Collector Vehicles
“The Cobra in the Barn,” published by MBI, Bronze to Tom Cotter
“Cars of the Fantastic ‘50s,” published by KP Books, Silver to Dan Lyons
A-23, Motorsports Event
“12 Hours of Sebring 1965,” published by Hurst Communications, Gold to Dave Friedman and Harry Hurst
A-34, Entertainment
“The Big Book of Car Culture,” published by MBI, Bronze to Jim Hinckley and Jon G. Robinson
B, Books Graphics
B-40, Design: Total publication
“The Alphabet & the Automobile,” Gold to Charles W. Queener/David Bull Publishing
B-46, Illus: Photographs
“Porsche Moments,” Silver to Jesse Alexander/David Bull Publishing
“Grand Prix: Rare Images of the First 100 Years,” Silver to Quentin Spurring/David Bull Publishing
“Cars of the Fantastic ‘50s,” published by KP Books, Gold to Dan Lyons
“Porsche Rennsport,” Gold to Jeffrey R. Zwart/David Bull Publishing
C, Newspaper Writing
C-5, History: Motorsports
“Challenger I: the Salt revisited,” in the Houston Chronicle, Bronze to Tim Spell
C-7, History: Single Marque
“‘30s Speed Busters: Blitzen Benzes shatter prewar records,” in the Houston Chronicle, July 30, 2006, Gold to Tim Spell
C-15, News
“Stop Payments, Car Won’t Start,” in the Chicago Tribune, Gold to Rick Popely
“No Corinthian Leather, but sense of humor smooth,” in the Chicago Tribune, Gold to Jim Mateja
C-19, Concours
“Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance,” in the Florida Times-Union, Gold to Dan Scanlan
C-22, Column
“Amelia on Board,” in the Reading Eagle, Bronze to Amelia Lowe
“John Peige,” in the Baltimore Sun, Bronze to John Peige
“Jeffrey Fazio,” in the Reading Eagle, Bronze to Jeffrey Fazio
“Jim Mateja,” in the Chicago Tribune, Silver to Jim Mateja
C-25, Business
“Can You See USA in Car?” in the Chicago Tribune, Gold to Rick Popely and Jim Mateja
C-26, Personality Profile
“Zetsche on Mark in Chrysler Turnaround,” Silver to Jim Mateja
C-28, Introduction of New Model
“Spyder Spins Web into Region,” in The Times, Munster, Indiana, Bronze to Jim Jackson
C-31, Road Test
“International Truck comes up Big,” Gold to Jim Mateja
C-35, Feature
“Forget the Small Talk,” in the Chicago Tribune, Silver to Rick Popely
“Miracle Mustang,” in the Reading Eagle, Silver to Amelia Lowe
“MPT’s locally produced ‘MotorWeek’ celebrates 25 years...,” in the Baltimore Sun, Gold to John Peige
D, Newspaper Graphics
D-41, Design: Cover
“Quick Study,” in the Chicago Tribune, Silver to Dennis Odom
The Texas Truck & SUV Guide cover, in the Houston Chronicle, Gold to Ivan Galvan
D-45, Illustration: Collected Art
“Satellite Radio,” in the Reading Eagle, Gold to Kevin R. Hoch
E, Magazine Writing
E-2, Biography
“The Racer’s Racer: George Follmer,” Bronze to Dave Arnold/Vintage
Motorsport Inc.
“The Biff,” in Speedway Illustrated, Gold to Dick Berggren
“Moving On,” in Stock Car Racing, Gold to Jerry F. Boone
“Through the Years: Bill Krause,” Gold to William Edgar/Vintage Motorsport Inc.
E-5, History: Motorsport
“Phil Hill and the Green Hell,” Silver to Chris Nixon/Vintage Motorsport Inc.
“When Giants Raced, parts 1-3,” Bronze to Hal Crocker/Vintage Motorsport Inc.
E-6, History: general
“The Future is Now,” in Motor Trend Classic, Bronze to Todd Lassa
“Sting Racer, in AUTOMOBILE, Gold to Don Sherman
“Brother Road,” Gold to Kevin A. Wilson/AutoWeek
E-7, History: single marque or manufacturer
“Caged Lion: Maserati Tipo 60/61, Bronze to Willem Oosthoek/Vintage Motorsport Inc.
“20 Years and Counting,” by Arthur St. Antoine in AcuraStyle, Gold to Sunset Custom Publishing
E-8, Technical: how to do it
“Hot Rod Civic,” in GEARS, Bronze to Mike Van Dyke
“Vapor Trails: Finding and fixing evaporative system faults,” in MOTOR, Bronze to Bob Battengale
E-9, Technical: reference
“The Evolving A/C Service Picture,” in MOTOR, Bronze to Paul Weissler
“The Mercedes 722.6,” in GEARS, Silver to Dennis Madden
E-11, Technical: general
“Troubleshooting the 604,” in GEARS, Bronze to Dave Skora
“The secret life of engines as told by EMC’s,” in Land Line, Bronze to Paul Abelson
“Maintenance Reminder: Systems Go Mainstream,” in MOTOR, Silver to Karl Seyfert
E-15, News
“Flood of Cars,” Gold to Andrew Luu/AutoWeek
E-18, Collector Vehicles
“King of the Hill,” in Motor Trend Classic, Silver to Frank Marcus
“Unreliably Reliable,” in AUTOMOBILE, Silver to Jamie Kitman
E-20, Commentary
“What the Teacher Sees,” Bronze to MACS ACtion magazine/Richard McCuistian
“Haulin’ Dirty Trailer Laundry,” in Speedway Illustrated, Gold to Dick Berggren
“Think About It,” Gold to MACS ACtion magazine/Marc Roland
“Car Wars,” in AUTOMOBILE, Gold to Richard Feast
E-21, Editorial
“Confessions of a car user,” in MACS ACtion, Bronze to Elvis Hoffpauir
“Global Warming,” in Modern Tire Dealer, Bronze to Bob Ulrich
“Editor’s Report,” in MOTOR, Silver to John Lypen
E-22, Column
“Fuel School,” in Land Line, Bronze to Terry Scruton
“Technically Relay-ted,” Silver to MACS ACtion magazine/Paul DeGuiseppi
“Offside Undo,” Bronze to Dutch Mandel/AutoWeek
“Technologue,” in Motor Trend, Silver to Frank Marcus
“Trade Secrets,” in MOTOR, Silver to Bob Cerullo
“The Theory of Large Numbers,” Silver to Bob Wilson/AutoAficionado
“Opposite Lock,” Gold to Kevin A. Wilson/AutoWeek
“From the CEO,” in GEARS, Gold to Dennis Madden
E-23, Motorsports Event
“Notes from the Wild, Wild West,” in Il Tridente/ Maserati club, Bronze to Andrea Lazzaro
E-24, Motorsports: Other
“Midwest Racing, intro and part 1” in Cavallino, Silver to Jerry McDermott
“The Classy Champion,” in Speedway Illustrated, Gold to Dick Berggren
“The Road Not Taken,” in Stock Car Racing, Gold to Jerry F. Boone
E-25, Business
“Shocking Developments,” Bronze to MACS ACtion magazine/Ken Newton
“Hold ‘em or fold ‘em,” in Land Line, Bronze to Jami Jones
“Becoming an award-winning repair shop,” in MOTOR, Bronze to Sam Bell
E-26, Personality Profile
“Character Counts,” in Modern Tire Dealer, Bronze to Mike Manges
“The Strange Travels of Andy Santerre, in Speedway Illustrated, Bronze to Dick Berggren
E-27, Travel
“Overlake Route,” Bronze to Roger Hart/AutoWeek
“Dances with Quattro,” by Liz Turner in Quattro Quarterly, Bronze to Audi Club North America
E-28, Introduction of New Model
“Italian Sportsman,” Bronze to Roger Hart/AutoWeek
“Marvelous Toy,” Bronze to Kevin A. Wilson/AutoWeek
“Jeep Does a 180,” Bronze to Bob Gritzinger/AutoWeek
“Emirates Express,” in AUTOMOBILE, Silver to Ezra Dyer
“Boosted Seat,” Silver to Natalie Neff/AutoWeek
“Predictable Excellence,” in AUTOMOBILE, Silver to Joe DeMatio
E-29, Environmental/Regulatory
“Multiple Choice,” Silver to Roger Hart/AutoWeek
“When the Label Lies,” Gold to MACS ACtion magazine/Bruce Pasfield
“Are we there yet?” Gold to Kevin A. Wilson/AutoWeek
E-31, Road Test
“MC 12 Stradale,” in Il Tridente/Maserati club, Silver to Frank Markus
“An Excellent Exelero,” Silver to Mark Vaughn/AutoWeek
“Bullitt-the Rematch,” in Motor Trend, Gold to Todd Lassa
“Veyron in the USA,” in AUTOMOBILE, Gold to Jean Jennings
E-33, Public Service
“Seven ways forward,” Bronze to Kevin A. Wilson/AutoWeek
“Grassroots start growing in your own backyard,” in Land Line, Silver to Keith Goble
“You don’t mind if I look inside your truck, do you?” in Land Line, Gold to Aaron Ladage
E-34, Entertainment
“A Fiat Accompli,” Gold to Mark Vaughn/AutoWeek
“So Many Cars, So Little Time,” Gold to MACS ACtion magazine/Jim Taylor
E-35, Feature
“Mini Summer Treat,” Bronze to Mark Vaughn/AutoWeek
“Makeover Mobsters,” in Land Line, Silver to Aaron Ladage
“Building the first 2006 Z06,” in Corvette Fever, Silver to Alan Colvin
“Shattered,” in Land Line, Silver to Suzanne Stempinski
“Virtual Smackdown,” in Motor Trend, Silver to Frank Marcus
“A CARS is Born,” Silver to Dutch Mandel/AutoWeek
“The Ride of a Lifetime,” in Car and Driver, Silver to William Jeanes
“The Lap of Auto Interior Luxury,” in Shore Magazine, Silver to Jim Jackson
F, Magazine Graphics
F-40, Design: Total Publication
AcuraStyle, Summer 2006, Silver to Sunset Custom Publishing
Antique Power, May/June 2006, Silver to Jamie Sharp
Vintage Truck, April 2006, Silver to Jeremy Cundiff
Vintage Motorsport’s 2006 Annual, Silver to Vintage Motorsport, Inc.
Motor Trend Classic, March/April 2006, Gold to Motor Trend Classic
F-41, Design: cover
“Not a Small World,” Silver to MACS ACtion: Laina Casey
AcuraStyle, July 2006 issue, Silver to Sunset Custom Publishing
“Miura,” Silver to Ken Ross/AutoWeek
September 2005 issue, MOTOR, Gold to Harold Perry
“20th Anniversary,” Gold to AUTOMOBILE Magazine
May 2006 issue, Il Tridente/Maserati club, Gold to Seymour Pond
F-43, Design: article
“Muscle Rules Again,” in AUTOMOBILE, Silver to Tim Andrew
“Modern Redefined,” in Acura Style, Gold to Sunset Custom Publishing
“Do Rich Guys have all the Fun?” in AUTOMOBILE, Gold to Tom Salt
F-48, Single Photo: Color
“Veyron in the USA,” in AUTOMOBILE, Silver to Tom Salt
“Summer 2006,” Quattro Quarterly, by Tyson Sadlo, Gold to Audi Club North America
F-49, Single Photo: digitally manipulated
“Mini Cooper,” Bronze to AUTOMOBILE Magazine
I, Special Sections
I-53, Newspaper
“First Time Buyers,” in the Chicago Tribune, Apr. 30, 2006, Gold to MJ Grandinetti
“Auto Show” in the New York Times, Apr. 12, 2006, Gold to Rich Taylor
I-54, Magazine Under 20,000 circulation
Il Tridente, May 2006, publication of the Maserati Club, Silver to Seymour G. Pond
Vintage Motorsport, July/August 2006, Silver to Vintage Motorsport, Inc.
The Flying Lady, publication of the Rolls Royce Owners’ Club, Gold to Sabu Advani
I-55, Magazine, 20-100,000 circirculation
Inside the Oval, Dec. 2005/Jan. 2006, Bronze to Inside the Oval
Performance Handbook, April 2006, Silver to Mike Mavrigian
Collectible Automobile, August 2005, Gold to Collectible Automobile
I-56, Magazine, over 100,000 circulation
MOTOR, June 2006, Bronze to MOTOR Magazine Editorial Staff
Land Line, May 2006, Silver to Land Line Staff
AutoWeek, May 29, 2006, Gold to AutoWeek
I-57, Newsletter: more than 16 pages
Fiero Focus, May/June 2006, Silver to Northern Illinois Fiero Enthusiasts, Inc.
J, Public Relations/Marketing
J-25, Marketing/Business
Land Rover North America “Accelerated Tax Write-off” brochure, Gold to Coyne Communications
J-40, Design: total publication
Allstar Performance Parts & Accessories catalog, Silver to Allstar Performance
Lane Circle Track Parts & Accessories catalog, Gold to Lane Automotive
J-48, Single Photo: color
“Charles Edmund ‘Titch’ Allen, founder,” for 60th Anniversary of the Vintage Motor Cycle Club, Ltd., UK, Gold to Dr. David G. Styles
J-60, Single Campaign Element
Motor State company brochure, Gold to Motor State Distributing
J-61, Press Kit
Mercedes-Benz 2006, Gold to Mercedes-Benz USA
J-62, Adv/media kit
2007 Editorial Calendar, Bronze to MACS ACtion Magazine Staff
J-65, Print, not otherwise specified
Justice Brothers 30th Annual Calendar, Silver to Ed Justice, Jr.
K, Video: for company in-house, instructional purposes
K-28, Introduction to New Model
“What’s New for 2007?” produced for Subaru, Bronze to Coyne Communications
K-32, reference
“The New Gold Standard,” produced for Subaru, Gold to Coyne Communications
L, Video: for consumer/public event purposes
L-15, News
“The Next Invasion,” on WWMT-TV (CBS), Kalamazoo, Silver to Jeff McAtee
“NADA Convention 2006 Orlando,” Gold to Marc Stertz/Deborah Hopkins, Executive Producers, NADA
L-34, Entertainment
“Back & Better Than Ever,” on KITV (ABC-TV), Honolulu, producer Bill Maloney, Gold to Ohana Road TV
M, Radio
M-5, Motorsports History
Carroll Shelby at NY Auto Show, on Road & Track Speed Radio, Gold to Ed Justice, Jr.
M-16, Interview
“Jill Lajdziak--Saturn’s GM,” on Drivers Talk Radio, Gold to Jackson-Dawson Communications
M-21, Editorial
“A Salute to Dealers,” on Drivers Talk Radio, Silver to Jackson-Dawson Communications
M-22, Regularly Scheduled Show
Driver’s Talk Radio, Bronze to Jackson-Dawson Communications
M-26, Personality Profile
“Funkmaster Flex visits SEMA,” on Motor Trend Radio, Gold to Bob Long
M-28, Intro of New Models
“Design Perspectives—Bring Back the Challenger,” on Motor Trend Radio, Gold to Bob Long
M-34, Entertainment
“Private Eyes - Spy Photographer Brenda Priddy,” on Motor Trend Radio, Silver to Bob Long
N, Multimedia/CD
No Award
O, Other
O-65, Print, not otherwise specified
The Maserati Club 2006 Calendar, Silver to Seymour G. Pond
2006 American Classics Calendar, Silver to Dan Lyons
“Grand Wagoneer: The original SUV gets a modern makeover,” marketing feature article appearing in special advertising section of Popular Mechanics, Silver to Rich Taylor
P, Internet
P-15, News
“Volkswagen at Crossroads,” on TheCarConnection.com, Silver to Marty Padgett
“Toyota Takes on the Top,” on TheCarConnection.com, Gold to Paul Eisenstein
P-17, Car Show
“2006 Geneva Motor Show,” Gold to Phil Floraday/AutoWeek.com
P-20, Commentary
“Techno Beat: TV in your Car,” on TheCarConnection.com, Bronze to Marty Padgett
“Mechanic’s Tale: VW, Heal Thyself,” on TheCarConnection.com, Silver to Douglas Flint
“Interstates: Life in the Vast Lane,” on TheCarConnection.com, Gold to Paul Eisenstein
P-24, Motorsports: Other
“Ride with Wayne Taylor,” on the Times Union site on http://www.jacksonville.com, Bronze to Dan Scanlan and Ryan Garfat
P-27, Travel
“Planes, Trains, and Automobiles,” on windingroad.com, Silver to William Jeanes
P-31, Road Test
“2006 Porsche Cayman S,” on TheCarConnection.com, Bronze to Paul Eisenstein
“Everything’s Relative,” on Automedia.com, Gold to Dan Lyons
Overview of IAMC Rules
The International Automotive Media Competition (IAMC), a function of the International Society for Vehicle Preservation, is an awards program. The purpose of this program is to recognize and encourage excellence in all forms of automotive media. Judging is by peers, to a standard; entries may earn up to 100 points. The Foundation International Automotive Media Awards (IAMAs), Bronze (85-91), Silver (92-96) and Gold (97-100) medallions, are presented for those works so qualified; from among the highest-point (98-100) Gold awards are chosen the Best of Divisions, with Best of 2006 being chosen from the Best of Division awardees.
Thus, the Foundation IAMAs are a competition against a standard, whereas the Best of Divisions and Best of the Year IAMAs are a competition against other award-winning works.
Judging
Judging of entries is by peers. Entries must meet a minimum standard to qualify for awards. If no entry in a category meets the minimum standards no award will be made in that category. Entries will be judged by Category within their Division.
About the International Automotive Media Competition
The International Automotive Media Competition (IAMC), is a program to recognize and encourage excellence in all forms of automotive media.
The IAMC™ is administered, produced by and is a property of The International Society for VEHICLE Preservation, ©2006 all rights reserved. ISVP™ is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) educational organization. IAMC and the International Automotive Media Awards (IAMA) are the property of ISVP™. All awards are final.
Recognition of Lifetime Achievement and Past Honorees
This award is given to an individual who has, in the eyes of his peers, made a substantial contribution to the craft over a period of twenty-five or more years. These awards are determined by a committee of thirty members of the automotive media voting for two of five names submitted by the Selection Committee. Both committees change each year. The continual varying of selectors and voters ensures a broad cross-section of input in determining each year’s recipient.
Previous honorees are:
Beverly Rae Kimes, historian, author, writer, 2005
Jerry Flint, Forbes, 2004
John Lamm, Road & Track, 2003
Brock Yates, Car and Driver, 2002
Chris Economaki, National Speed Sport News, 2001
Denise McCluggage, author, writer, 2000
(the late) Leon Mandel, AutoWeek, 1999
David E Davis, Jr., AUTOMOBILE, 1998.
More on Jim Dunne --
Jim Dunne, Detroit Editor of Popular Mechanics for 21 years, has been selected by peer vote as the recipient of the 2006 International Automotive Media Award for Lifetime Achievement.
An automotive writer for over 40 years, his career began with a column for national magazines in the mid-1960s which continues today. His writing duties focus on evolving activities in the auto industry worldwide, especially as they affect the auto business - mostly the products - in Detroit.
His specialty is revealing the secrets that auto companies like to keep from the public, especially those that reveal the shape and substance of their future vehicles. Despite Dunne’s skill with the written word, and many years of track testing cars and trucks, his reputation nowadays is equally based on his ability with the spy camera.
His product-related coverage ranges from air bags, FM, XM radio, DVD, night vision, drive by wire, navigation, turbines, 3-, 5-, 10-, 12- and 16-cylinder engines, flex fuel, turbines, and hydrogen fuel, to rotarys, electrics, and many more.
High profile personalities in the field of autodom found a place in Dunne’s writings as well. Five icons of the past stand out: Henry Ford II, John Z. Delorean, Lee A. Iacocca, Mario Andretti and Jimmy Clark. More recently, he has written about newsmakers including Michael Jackson (AutoNation), Bob Lutz (GM), Dieter Zetsche (DCX), Jim Padilla (Ford) and Bob Stemple (GM/Ovonics).
Dunne’s photographs have appeared in all the major newspapers and car magazines in the US, in many European and Asian publications, and on television around the world. One of the pioneers in so-called spy photography, Dunne’s success spawned numerous wanabees.
His first spy photo to make publication was of the revised Corvair, shot on a test track at the GM Proving Grounds in Milford, Michigan. Taken from over the fence in an area now known as “Dunne’s Grove”, the photo had the dramatic quality of real life testing, not something posed.That prompted one national magazine buyer to write Dunne that the “Š. photo is electrifying. Get us some more.”
Magazine cover photo credits included cars like Corvette, Mustang, Lincoln, Camaro, Chrysler LH.
Dunne points to his Army service as a precursor to a big part of his life’s work. During the Korean War, he served as NCO in charge of an infantry Intelligence and Reconnaissance Squad. Jim claims the Recon part - spying from unlikely places - serves him well in his picture taking pursuits.
Through the years, his work travels have taken him to just about every country in Europe, several Asian countries, Morocco and South Africa.
He has been sued for millions of dollars over a story written on the unproven benefits of so-called “miracle gas savers” (lawsuit withdrawn), and, been investigated in a matter of purloined proprietary photographs (the investigation stopped well short of official government interviews).
And yes, there was life before journalism. In the early years his resume would include a long list of medium-skill jobs, including newspaper boy, produce clerk, driving instructor, salesman (shoes, magazines, office and construction equipment), postal service driver, roofer, furniture mover, Chrysler press machine operator, and repo driver.
A life-long sports enthusiast, Jim’s current top recreations are tennis, reading, sport fishing, and travel. Of course, the art of Palmistry, practiced by Dunne as a professional and amateur, is one of his more notable pastimes.
In addition to all the above--auto writing, photography and travel, together with an active sports life--Jim Dunne is a safety device inventor/patent holder, and fit in a stint as technical writer for Redstone Missile.
A native Detroiter, Dunne is a graduate of the University of Detroit and a U.S. Army veteran. He has seven grown children, and lives now in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.
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