Arthur Chevrolet, (April 25, 1884 – April 16, 1946) was a Swiss American racecar driver and automobile manufacturer.
Born in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchatel, Switzerland, Arthur was the middle brother of Louis (1878–1941, founder of the Chevrolet car company) and Gaston Chevrolet (1892–1920). After brother Louis immigrated to America and earned enough money, he sent for Gaston and Arthur to join him. Once there, Arthur worked as an automotive mechan...
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Arthur Chevrolet, (April 25, 1884 – April 16, 1946) was a Swiss American racecar driver and automobile manufacturer.
Born in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchatel, Switzerland, Arthur was the middle brother of Louis (1878–1941, founder of the Chevrolet car company) and Gaston Chevrolet (1892–1920). After brother Louis immigrated to America and earned enough money, he sent for Gaston and Arthur to join him. Once there, Arthur worked as an automotive mechanic and joined his brothers in auto racing. In 1911, he competed in the inaugural Indianapolis 500 but had to drop out after 30 laps when his Buick developed mechanical problems.
In 1916, the year after older brother Louis left the Chevrolet car company that he had cofounded, Arthur Chevrolet became a partner with Louis and Gaston in the new Frontenac Motor Corporation.
Driving a Frontenac, Arthur qualified for the Indianapolis 500 again in 1916, but was forced out after 35 laps when the car developed magneto problems. His driving career ended...
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