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Louis Chevrolet Essay

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Louis Joseph Chevrolet is one the world most known entrepreneur. He started off as a “fearless automobile racer who showed little concern for his own safety when the outcome of a race was in doubt”. To partnering with William Durant owner of General Motors to build a stylish six cylinder touring car. Louis having immediate marketing success soon found himself making his own cars for the world. The Chevy brand has made a huge impact on the world because mostly everyone in big countries like America drive everyday and use cars/trucks for transportation, and major trade. Louis Chevrolet born December 25, 1878 in Switzerland and died June 6, 1941. Louis was the second child and grew up with six brothers and sister. When Lois was six years old …show more content…

The success of this car was named a “Chevrolet” after him self. The car was priced at a high of $2,150, and sold over 3,000 in 1912. This car was something that no one has ever seen before. 1913 the brand Chevrolet is born. Some Interesting facts about Louis Chevrolet are that he’s had so many car accidents that he’s spent over 3 years of his life living in hospitals. Also after his brother died in a car wreck he vowed to never race again. Chevrolet was also one of the first people to use a 200-hp v8 engine. Chevrolet cars and trucks have influenced society because brands like Ram and Ford, compete with each other to try and one up each other year by year. Also without Chevrolet we today may not have roll bars or even six cylinder cars. The impact was made world wide not just in America. Louis Chevrolet was a very successful entrepreneur because he was driven and was very talented in many ways. Chevrolet cars are still around today and will continue to stay a growing and flourishing car/truck

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