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James Allison : a biography of the engine manufacturer and Indianapolis 500 cofounder

"James Allison joined with Carl G. Fisher in 1904 to found Prest-O-Lite. This biography tracks Allison's involvement in the Indianapolis 500, which he cofounded with Fisher and two others, and his construction of the Liberty engine and the V1710. Allison created a legacy that still resonates today at the Indianapolis 500, Rolls-Royce, and Allison Transmission"-- Provided by publisher

eBook, English, ©2011
McFarland, Jefferson, N.C., ©2011