Chevrolet Come Back Story From Nine Months Output
Detroit report details Chevrolet’s climb from doldrums to high value within General Motors. Nine months of 1922 produced 176,771 cars vs 45,000 in 1921, with 249,000 cars estimated for 1922. Highlights include 68 changes from 1921 to 1922 across major systems and 26 further 1924 model changes.
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du Pont
Campbell
Jas, Watson Notes on Chevrolet Rise and Faith in Dealers
Jas Watson recalls a 1920s ascent of Chevrolet under Du Pont and Knudsen, crediting belief in high quality sales and public recognition. He mentions dealer network growth from 35,2000 to 12,080 and a 230 percent sales jump, plus a nod to Mr. Knudsen's push. The piece pivots to RAT SNAP rat poison promotion and local distributors L. N. Moyer and S. M. Fahner Stock.
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