Arthur Chevrolet
Born: |
25 Apr 1884 |
Died: |
16 Apr 1946 |
Nationality: |
Switzerland |
Indy 500s: | 2 (1911-1916) |
All three brothers, Arthur, Gaston and Louis later moved to the US and took out citizenship. Later worked with surviving brother Louis to form the Chevrolet Aircraft company. As well as being behind the Frontenac car, Arthur was head of the manufacturing plant behind the hugely commercial success that was the eight-valve push-rod head for the Model T Ford - the Fronty Fords. Committed suicide after battling depression. Sadly this great man, the last of the three brothers to die, was buried in an unmarked grave in Slidell.
Biography last updated 13 Jul 2015