Chevrolet, 1911-1960 / Michael W.R. Davis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Davis, Michael W. R., 1931-

Series:

Images of America.

Images of America

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

General Motors Corporation. Chevrolet Motor Division--History--Pictorial works.

General Motors Corporation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (127 pages) : chiefly illustrations, map, portraits.

Place of Publication:

Charleston, SC : Arcadia Pub., [2012]

Summary:

The Chevrolet car and truck business traces its roots back to Michigan’s lumber industry in the middle of the 19th century. Lumber mills gave way to carriage and wagon manufacturing and the claim, before motorcars burst on the scene, that Flint was the "vehicle capital of the world." This is the story of how those wagon makers quickly converted to producing automobiles, overtaking automotive pioneer and archrival Ford in sales, and building the Chevrolet brand into the global powerhouse entity it is today. This volume traces the first half (1911–1960) of Chevrolet’s 100-year history in photographic detail and provides an unparalleled spotter guide for long-forgotten (or never-known) Chevrolet cars and trucks.

Contents:

Chevrolet's Flint roots : 1855-1911

The Durant years : 1912-1920

The Knudsen years : 1921-1933

The Depression years : 1934-1940

World War II and postwar : 1941-1952

Competition and Corvettes : 1953-1960.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 6).

OCLC:

885207810