Award-winning author, Daniel Alef, tells the stories of America's great automotive pioneers, innovators and visionaries who changed America's landscape, introduced a new national culture, developed the largest industry in the nation, employed millions, and gave an enormous boost to American commerce. The great American automobile pioneers played a major role in creating the nation we have today and Daniel Alef's book brings to life their stories, achievements, successes and, at times, failures. Some were mechanical geniuses; others great businessmen who could sell their dreams and make them come true. Anyone passionate about cars, vintage, antique or classic, and there are millions of us, will find a mother lode of information in this well written book.