My Father’s Legacy: The 80-Year History of Halladay Motors and the Four Owners Who Built it
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In this captivating biography, Carl R. Halladay Jr. draws from an extensive collection of photographs, personal anecdotes, and over 20 hours of audio recordings by his father, to vividly recount a life dedicated to automobiles, hard work, and entrepreneurship.
Discover the incredible journey of Carl R. Halladay, Sr., a man who lived through the rise of the automobile industry and played a key role in its history. Born in 1903 on a small farm in Ohio, Carl’s life unfolds through the lens of American innovation. From humble beginnings to becoming one of the earliest test drivers at General Motors’ Proving Ground, Carl witnessed the transformation of the automobile from a novelty to a staple of American life.
Carl’s passion for cars led him to establish Halladay Motors in Cheyenne, Wyoming in 1944. His dealership became a respected pillar of the Rocky Mountain community and continues to thrive today, celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2024.
My Father’s Legacy is for anyone who loves classic cars, family legacies, or the history of the American automotive industry, this book offers a deeply personal look at one man’s journey through some of the most transformative decades in U.S. history.
For anyone who loves classic cars, family legacies, or the history of the American automotive industry, this book offers a deeply personal look at one man’s journey through some of the most transformative decades in U.S. history.
“The reader will also get a brief glimpse into both the wholesale and retail workings of the automobile business. There’s something for everyone. I hope you will enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing My Father’s Legacy.” —Carl R. Halladay, Jr.
ASIN : B0DL4NF2NM
Publisher : CRH Media llc. (October 26, 2024)
Publication date : October 26, 2024
Language : English
File size : 12309 KB
Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 214 pages
