In 1893, Indianapolis carriage maker Charles Black created a rudimentary car - perhaps the first designed and built in America. Within 15 years, Indianapolis was a major automobile industry centre. When the Indianapolis Motor Speedway opened in 1909, the hometown manufacturers dominated the track. The book covers their histories, along with less well known contributors to the industry.
In 1893, Indianapolis carriage maker Charles Black created a rudimentary car - perhaps the first designed and built in America. Within 15 years, India...
