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Lost Car Companies of Detroit

English · Paperback / Softback

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Among more than two hundred auto companies that tried their luck in the Motor City, just three remain: Ford, General Motors and Chrysler. But many of those lost to history have colorful stories worth telling.

J.J. Cole forgot to put brakes in his new auto, so he had to drive it in circles until it ran out of gas. Brothers John and Horace Dodge often trashed saloons during wild evenings but used their wealth to pay for the damage the next day. David D. Buick went from being the founder of his own leading auto company to working the information desk at the Detroit Board of Trade. Author Alan Naldrett explores these and more tales of automakers who ultimately failed but shaped the industry and designs today.


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Alan Naldrett divides his time between being a librarian, lecturer and author, having written and co-written three local history books and a Michigan history book as well as a number of history columns. He is a life member of the Chesterfield Historical Society and the New Baltimore Historical Society, and a past vice-chairman of the Macomb County Historical Commission. Alan earned a bachelor's degree at Michigan State University and master's degrees in information science and archival science.

Product details

Authors Alan Naldrett
Publisher Arcadia Publishing (SC)
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 31.01.2016
 
EAN 9781467118736
ISBN 978-1-4671-1873-6
No. of pages 144
Dimensions 151 mm x 226 mm x 12 mm
Weight 312 g
Series Lost
Lost
Subjects Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous
Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches

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