The Dodge Brothers: The Men, the Motor Cars, and the Legacy

The Dodge Brothers supplied nearly every car part needed by the Ford Motor Company at the start of its operations. In 1914, they introduced their own car, which carried on their names even after their deaths. Despite their achievements and contributions to the early automotive industry, they are usually overlooked in histories. Hyde's book highlights their legacy and contributions to Detroit, their hiring of African Americans and women, and their charitable contributions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 18 July 2023
Publisher: Wayne State University Press

The Ford Motor Company's inception in 1903 marked a significant milestone, and it was the Dodge Brothers who played a pivotal role in supplying nearly every car part needed by the emerging auto giant. With a successful track record of fifteen years in the automotive supplier industry, John and Horace Dodge took the automotive market by storm in 1914 with the introduction of their own car. Even after their untimely deaths in 1920, the Dodge Brothers automobile carried on their names, leading to its sale in 1925 to New York bankers and subsequent acquisition in 1928 by Walter Chrysler. In his comprehensive book, Hyde not only delves into the lives and profound influence of the Dodge Brothers on automotive manufacturing and marketing trends during the early twentieth century but also highlights their civic contributions to Detroit, their pioneering hiring of African Americans and women, and their often anonymous charitable contributions to local organizations. Despite their remarkable achievements and their critical role in the early success of Henry Ford, the Dodge Brothers are often overlooked in histories of the early automotive industry. However, Hyde has brought them back into the spotlight, ensuring that their lasting legacy is appropriately recognized.

Weight: 522g
Dimension: 177 x 254 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780814332474