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The Indianapolis Automobile Industry: A History, 1893-1939

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Availability:In StockContributor:Sigur E. WhitakerAudience:Young AdultPublish date:2018-02-22Pages:319
Language:EnglishPublisher:McFarland & CompanyISBN-13:9781476666914ISBN-10:1476666911UPC:9781476666914Book Category:TransportationBook Subcategory:AutomotiveBook Topic:HistorySize:9.80 x 6.90 x 0.90 inchesWeight:1.2522Product ID:SCS531PBMQ

In 1893, Indianapolis carriage maker Charles Black created a rudimentary car--perhaps the first designed and built in America. Within 15 years, Indianapolis was a major automobile industry center rivaling Detroit, and known for quality manufacturing and innovation--the aluminum engine, disc brakes, aerodynamics, superchargers, and the rear view mirror were first developed there. When the Indianapolis Motor Speedway opened in 1909, hometown manufacturers Marmon, Stutz and Duesenberg dominated the track. The author covers their histories, along with less well known contributors to the industry, including National, American, Premier, Marion, Cole, Empire, LaFayette, Knight-Lyons and Hassler.

Language:EnglishPublisher:McFarland & CompanyISBN-13:9781476666914ISBN-10:1476666911UPC:9781476666914Book Category:TransportationBook Subcategory:AutomotiveBook Topic:HistorySize:9.80 x 6.90 x 0.90 inchesWeight:1.2522Product ID:SCS531PBMQ
A native of Indianapolis, Sigur E. Whitaker, is the great-great-niece of James Allison, one of the founders of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A retired banker, she lives in Norfolk, Virginia.
Publisher: McFarland & Company

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