The Tragic Story of Chevrolet

Picture this—it's the year 1911. Ford's Model T is quickly climbing the ranks to become the best-selling car around. But you're not concerned. You're riding high. The public loves you, hailing you as the finest race car driver in the country. Your fame has opened the door to launching a car company, one that even carries your name. You're proud. Rightfully so. Because in just a few short years, your company will rise to challenge Ford and outperform them in both races and sales, bringing in profits beyond imagination. But there's one major problem. You're no longer part of the company. Instead, during the crushing days of the Great Depression, you're left fighting to stay afloat while the company you helped create earns millions. And now, you find yourself back at that company—only this time, not as an owner, but as a line worker just trying to survive. This is the little-known story of Chevrolet, and of the man behind its name—Louis Chevrolet.

Added 26 Jul 2026