The Indianapolis Automobile Industry: A History, 1893-1939
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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...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1476666911
ISBN13:9781476666914
Release Date:February 2018
Publisher:McFarland & Company
Length:319 Pages
Weight:1.25 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.9" x 9.8"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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