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Nov 3, 2022 · November 3, 2022. Brian Corey. 1912 Chevrolet Classic Six. By Trainguy1 CC BY-SA 3.0. William Durant and Louis Chevrolet officially found the Chevrolet Motor Company on this day in 1911. Those also involved with the creation of the company include William Little, James Whiting and Louis’ brother Arthur Chevrolet.
Louis Chevrolet. Louis Chevrolet, född 25 december 1878 i La Chaux-de-Fonds i Schweiz, död 6 juni 1941 i Detroit, Michigan, var en amerikansk racerförare och grundare av bilmärket Chevrolet. Närmare 100 miljoner bilar med det namnet har tillverkats.
Dec 22, 2020 · Louis Chevrolet was a fearless automobile racer who displayed little concern for his own safety when the outcome of a race was in doubt. Chevrolet's driving ...
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Sep 23, 2018 · Louis Chevrolet demonstrated mechanical acumen very early in life and by all indications, wasn't upset when his eldest son eschewed formal schooling. By the early 20th century, Louis was a strapping 210-pounder with a broad, deep chest, thick mustache and a longstanding thirst for racing that dated to his bicycle days.
The Louis Chevrolet Watch Company brings together the know-how of the Swiss Jura, birthplace of Louis Chevrolet. Thanks to the experience and traditions of the region, the company fully controls the manufacturing process. All technical and design developments are created in our workshops. We produce most of our cover parts and also decorate our ...
Louis Chevrolet was born on Christmas Day of 1878 in Swiss Jura, the center of the French dairy industry. As the son of a watchmaker, he showed an interest in mechanics at an early age. Louis did not enjoy school very much, preferring instead to work for his father. Chevrolet soon started to ride bicycles and began repair work on racing bikes.
Louis-Joseph Chevrolet (French: [ʃəvʁɔlɛ]; December 25, 1878 – June 6, 1941) was a Swiss racing driver and co-founder of Chevrolet in 1911, and Frontenac in 1916. Awards. Chevrolet was inducted into the following halls of fame: Automotive Hall of Fame (1969) National Sprint Car Hall of Fame (1990)