Billy Durant
Founder of General Motors
William Crapo Durant was a true entrepreneur. He was not a builder of cars but rather a builder of companies; a dreamer who put several automobile companies together into what became the world’s largest corporation. Find out the roles that David Buick, Ransom Olds, Walter Chrysler, Charles Nash, and Louis Chevrolet played in the development of General Motors Explore the life of this somewhat unknown icon of American industry. Learn about how this high school dropout became worth millions and yet died penniless. This presentation with visuals covers his successful life before entering the automobile industry, his creation of General Motors, his exit from the company and his attempts to begin again. The strengths and weaknesses of his personality, his family life, and his contributions to American industry are all discussed. |
A one hour presentation with visuals by
Russell Doré, automotive historian and presenter
Russell Doré, automotive historian and presenter
Russell Doré has been making historical presentations for over 20 years. He is a Board Member of the Motor Cities National Heritage Area, a member of the Henry Ford Heritage Association, the Northville Historical Society, and holds Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral degrees from Michigan State University and the University of Washington in social sciences.