Maxwell Motor and the Making of the Chrysler Corporation
Maxwell Motor, often overlooked in automotive history, played a pivotal role in the early 20th-century American automobile industry. This book sheds light on Maxwell's significant contributions and innovations. Notably, the Maxwell was the first popular car with front engine placement, three-point suspension, shaft drive, and early thermo-syphon cooling.
Yanik meticulously traces Maxwell's evolution from the early Maxwell-Briscoe years (1903-1912) to the Maxwell Motor Company era (1913-1920) and concludes with the Maxwell Motor Corporation years (1921-1925). The narrative delves into the leadership of influential figures such as Jonathan Maxwell, Benjamin Briscoe, Walter Flanders, and Walter P. Chrysler. It explores the business decisions, corporate mergers, and the eventual formation of the Chrysler Corporation in 1925.
Drawing from primary sources like automotive trade journals, writings of key figures, and Chrysler archives, Yanik provides a comprehensive study of Maxwell's impact on the automotive industry. "Maxwell Motor and the Making of the Chrysler Corporation" fills a void in automotive scholarship, offering valuable insights into the early development of the automobile industry.
Autor: | Anthony J. Yanik |
Presentación: | 202 páginas, 23.5 x 15.5 x 2 cm, tapa dura |
Ilustración: | 23 fotos b/n |
Editor: | Wayne State University Press (USA, 2009) |
ISBN: | 9780814334232 |