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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Louis_ChevroletLouis Chevrolet - Wikipedia

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   Louis-Joseph Chevrolet (December 25, 1878 – June 6, 1941) was an American racing driver, mechanic and entrepreneur who co-founded the Chevrolet Motor Car Company in 1911.

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Louis-ChevroletLouis Chevrolet | Biography & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 2, 2024 · Louis Chevrolet (born December 25, 1878, La Chaux de Fonds, Neuchâtel, Switzerland—died June 6, 1941, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.) was an automobile designer and racer whose name is borne by the Chevrolet Division of General Motors, an enterprise from which he derived little profit and of which he was a minor employee in the last years of his life.

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4. www.motorcities.org › story-of-the-week › 2015Remembering the Great Legacy of Louis Chevrolet

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   Jun 10, 2015 · Learn about the life and achievements of Louis Chevrolet, who co-founded the Chevrolet Motor Car Company with William Crapo Durant. Discover how he designed and raced cars, and why he is buried near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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6. www.speedsport.com › other-series › racing-historyThe Up-And-Down Life Of Louis Chevrolet - SPEED SPORT

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   Jan 9, 2022 · Learn about the life and achievements of Louis Chevrolet, a Swiss-born engineer and driver who co-founded Chevrolet Motor Co. and designed many race cars and aircraft engines. Discover how he rose to fame and fortune, and then faced challenges and setbacks in the automotive industry.

7. www.encyclopedia.com › louis-chevroletLouis Chevrolet | Encyclopedia.com

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   Learn about Louis Chevrolet, a Swiss-born American automobile racer and designer who co-founded the Chevrolet Motor Company. Discover his early life, racing career, inventions, and achievements in the auto industry.

8. www.motorsportshalloffame.com › louis-chevroletLouis Chevrolet - International Motorsports Hall of Fame

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   Learn about the life and achievements of Louis Chevrolet, a Swiss-born racing driver and automotive engineer who founded the Chevrolet Motor Company and designed two Indy 500 winners. He was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1991.

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   When did Louis Chevrolet start a car company?

   • In 1906, Louis Chevrolet continued his journey and began to set up his first automobile company in New York under the name Chevrolet-Kenen Auto Company, later he introduced himself to Walter Christie to plan and design a front-drive V-8 racer automobile.

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   Is Louis Chevrolet still alive?

   • Louis Chevrolet (born December 25, 1878, La Chaux de Fonds, Neuchâtel, Switzerland—died June 6, 1941, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.) was an automobile designer and racer whose name is borne by the Chevrolet Division of General Motors, an enterprise from which he derived little profit and of which he was a minor employee in the last years of his life.

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   Who was Louis Chevrolet?

   • Louis Chevrolet, automobile designer and racer whose name is borne by the Chevrolet Division of General Motors, an enterprise from which he derived little profit and of which he was a minor employee in the last years of his life. As a racer, he set records on every important track in the United States.

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   Does Louis Chevrolet have a special place in automotive history?

   • Louis Chevrolet, will always have a special place in automotive history. A special thanks to Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher, for donating the story to the MotorCities Story of the Week program. Photographs are courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection.

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   What happened to Louis Chevrolet?

   • Nearly penniless, Louis Chevrolet returned to Detroit and, ironically, worked as a mechanic in the Chevrolet plant until his death in 1941. Most recognize Chevrolet as one of the world’s best-selling automobile lines.

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   What was the first Chevrolet?

   • Pictured here is the very first Chevrolet vehicle: the Chevrolet Classic Six; seated in the car are Louis Chevrolet's brother, Cliff, and his wife, the man in the backseat is unknown. Pictured to the far left in the white coat is Louis Chevrolet.

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10. imsmuseum.org › fame_inductee › louis-chevroletLouis Chevrolet - IMS Museum

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    Learn about the life and achievements of Louis Chevrolet, a Swiss-born racing driver and engineer who co-founded the Chevrolet Motor Car Company. He won ten National Championship races and two Indianapolis 500s with his brothers' cars.