Kenosha, Jeffery, and Rambler: Images of America

By Thomas A. Kemp

Kenosha, Jeffery, and Rambler: Images of America is a pictorial history of the automotive industry in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The book features over 200 vintage photographs that illustrate the city's role in the development of the automobile. The book also includes a detailed history of the Kenosha automobile industry, from its early beginnings to the present day. It is a must-have for any car enthusiast or historian.

Kenosha's Jeffery & Rambler Automobiles (Images of America)

by Maciej Kranz

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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The Early Years

The automotive industry in Kenosha began in 1897 when Charles Jeffery founded the Thomas B. Jeffery Company. The company initially produced bicycles, but it soon began to manufacture automobiles. In 1902, the company introduced its first car, the Rambler. The Rambler was a success, and it helped to establish Kenosha as a major center for automobile production.

The Jeffery Company

The Jeffery Company continued to grow in the early 20th century. In 1905, the company introduced the Rambler Six, which was one of the first six-cylinder cars on the market. The Rambler Six was a popular car, and it helped to make the Jeffery Company one of the leading automobile manufacturers in the United States.

The Nash Motors Company

In 1916, the Jeffery Company merged with the Nash Motors Company. The merger created the Nash-Jeffery Company, which was one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the United States. The Nash-Jeffery Company continued to produce Ramblers, and it also introduced new models, such as the Nash Six and the Nash Eight.

The American Motors Corporation

In 1954, the Nash-Jeffery Company merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form the American Motors Corporation (AMC). AMC continued to produce Ramblers, and it also introduced new models, such as the AMC Javelin and the AMC Gremlin.

The End of an Era

AMC ceased production of Ramblers in 1983. The end of Rambler production marked the end of an era for the automotive industry in Kenosha. However, the city's automotive heritage continues to live on in the Kenosha Auto Museum, which houses a collection of vintage automobiles from Kenosha's past.

Kenosha, Jeffery, and Rambler: Images of America is a fascinating look at the history of the automotive industry in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The book is filled with beautiful vintage photographs and detailed historical information. It is a must-have for any car enthusiast or historian.

Kenosha's Jeffery & Rambler Automobiles (Images of America)

by Maciej Kranz

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	40945 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	128 pages

FREE