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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.

   • Born: Louis-Joseph Chevrolet, December 25, 1878, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland

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

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   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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3. 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.

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

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   Jun 10, 2015 · Learn how Louis Chevrolet, a Swiss-born auto engineer and race car driver, started one of America's most endearing automotive legacies with the Chevrolet Motor Car Co. He designed and built the first Chevrolet Classic Six in 1911, and met William Crapo Durant, who asked him to join General Motors and name the company.

6. 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.

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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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   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. Few, however, realize how tightly intertwined the beginnings of that iconic company were with racing.

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

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   Learn about Louis Chevrolet, a Swiss-born French racing driver and engineer who co-founded Chevrolet Motor Car Company and won the Indianapolis 500 twice. See his image gallery and tour information at the IMS Museum.

9. gmauthority.com › blog › 2022The Story Of Louis Chevrolet: Video - GM Authority

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   Jun 28, 2022 · Learn about the life and achievements of Louis Chevrolet, the co-founder of the Chevy brand and a pioneer of automotive racing and innovation. Watch a 18-minute biography video with highlights of his career, challenges and legacy.