Louis J. Chevrolet Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
LOUIS J. CHEVROLET
Born: December 25, 1878 in Le Chaux-de-Fonds, Canton of Neuchatel, Switzerland
Died: June 06, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan
Biography
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 J. CHEVROLET - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/09/1931 - HFSID 348154Typed letter signed by Louis Chevrolet in black ink, dated October 9, 1931, on Glenn L. Martin Motors Company letterhead. The letter discusses reduction gears and is beautifully framed, including plaques and an image of Chevrolet.Price: $6,000.00
