Reeves Callaway, who started out driving fast cars and then focused on creating them, including one that set a speed record of 254.76 miles per hour in 1988, died on July 11 at his home in Newport Beach, Calif.
His company, Callaway Cars, said the cause was injuries from a fall.
Mr. Callaway and his company were well known in the world of high-performance automobiles custom-made for deep-pocketed clients.
Soon the modified cars coming out of his small shop were drawing attention in motor magazines and in speed competitions.
A key moment came in the mid-1980s, when Alfa Romeo, the Italian auto company, sought him out.
Persons:
Reeves Callaway, Callaway, Alfa Romeo, “, ”
Organizations:
Callaway, Mr, Porsche, Ferrari, Maserati
Locations:
Newport Beach, Calif, Old Lyme, Conn, Italian