Louis J. Chevrolet Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
LOUIS J. CHEVROLET
Born: December 25, 1878 in Le Chaux-de-Fonds, Canton of Neuchatel, Switzerland
Died: June 6, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan
Died: June 6, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan
Louis J. Chevrolet, who founded the Chevrolet Motor Company in 1911, designed the racers that won the Indianapolis 500 in 1920 and 1921. Chevrolet Motors was incorporated into General Motors in 1915, after Chevrolet, having little confidence in his first car, sold his interest to his partner, William Durant. Chevrolet later became involved in motorboat racing and aviation before joining General Motors in 1936 in the division named for him.
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LOUIS CHEVROLETThe professional racecar driver who co-founded Chevrolet signed this typed letter that's framed Typed Letter Signed: “Louis Chevrolet” in black ink. 8x10 ½ visible of an 8½x11 sheet. One page. Framed with two descriptive plaques and an image of Chevrolet. Dated October 9, 1931.Sale Price $8,500.00
$10,000.00
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LOUIS CHEVROLET Extremely rare letter written as President of the Chevrolet Aircraft Corporation to an Assistant Engineer at Pitcairn Field in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. Typed Letter signed: "Louis Chevrolet" as President of the Chevrolet Aircraft Corporation, 1¼p, 8½x11, separate sheets.Sale Price $8,500.00
$10,000.00
