successful racing career

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He was a

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co-founded the Chevrolet Motor Company

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Louis Chevrolet

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The man behind the brand

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Frontenac Motor Car Company

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A series of unfortunate events caused Frontenac to shut down

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Ford Model Ts

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helped pioneer the airplane industry

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Louis Chevrolet

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Louis Chevrolet’s contributions have helped make Chevrolet what it is today

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successful racing career

successful racing career

He was a

DAREDEVIL

DAREDEVIL

in the driver’s seat

co-founded the Chevrolet Motor Company

co-founded the Chevrolet Motor Company

Louis Chevrolet

left the Chevrolet Motor Company

left the Chevrolet Motor Company

The man behind the brand

didn’t profit

Frontenac Motor Car Company

Frontenac Motor Car Company

A series of unfortunate events caused Frontenac to shut down

Ford Model Ts

Ford Model Ts

helped pioneer the airplane industry

helped pioneer the airplane industry

Louis Chevrolet

Louis Chevrolet

and his outlook on racing

Tragedy changed

Tragedy changed

Louis Chevrolet’s contributions have helped make Chevrolet what it is today

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