Author: Frank E. Wrenick
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786475358
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 268

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Book Description
"The authors have done a masterful job in bringing together Ohio's automotive history in a very readable format...a welcome addition to any auto historian’s shelf”"--Antique Automobile "The definitive book on the role of Cleveland and Ohio during the early days of the automobile industry...well-researched and documented...well written...absolutely fascinating. I commend the Wrenicks on a fine addition to automotive history and McFarland & Company for continuing to publish such books"--CCCA Bulletin "Recommended"--Automobile "Well written and very informative. Recommended"--ARBA "An important research tool...every high school and college library in Ohio needs a copy"--Horseless Carriage Gazette This comprehensive look at the heyday of automobile manufacturing in Ohio chronicles the region's early prominence in an industry that was inventing itself. More than 550 Ohio manufacturers are covered, from Abbott to Zent. There are familiar marques, such as Jordan, Baker, Peerless, and White of Cleveland, along with Packard, Stutz, Crosley and Willys. Less well-known and forgotten automotive ventures, such Auto-Bug, Darling and Ben-Hur, are documented, although many never got beyond the concept stage. Attention is given to the various ancillary industries, services and organizations which nurtured, developed with and, in many cases, survived the decline of Cleveland's automotive industry.

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