Car Crazy: The Battle for Supremacy Between Ford and Olds and the Dawn of the Automobile Age
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (708 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B017TEKGC6 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 581 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Among the pioneering competitors were: Ransom E. The motorcar was new, paved roads few, and devotees of this exciting and unregulated technology battled with citizens who thought the car a dangerous scourge of the wealthy that was shattering a more peaceful way of life. But this was Ford's third attempt at a successful auto company - and if this one failed, quite possibly his last. Ford was just revving up. Olds, founder of Olds Motor Works, inventor of the assembly line (Henry Ford copied him), and creator of
Just ok Suenet50 I was looking for more of a focus on Ford and Olds. There was a lot of automotive history I felt that there was too much time spent on cross country races and auto shows. It might be good for some one looking for that type of info but I found it boring. The material on Ford and the Seldon suit was really interesting but there was too much other stuff and repetition.. Interesting, well written and well researched Interesting book. I learned a lot about the beginning of the auto industry which I did not know. Well written and well researched.. Everything you never thought you wanted to know about Olds and Ford. If you are interested in this subject, you will probably find this an engaging read.