Famous as the co-inventor of the United States’ very first gasoline-operated automobile, Duryea was also the champion of America’s first car race (held in 1895).
A native of Washburn, Illinois, he later settled in Springfield, Massachusetts, where he began studying combustion engines.
In the mid-1890s, his Duryea Motor Wagon Company opened its doors.
Though his older brother, Charles Duryea, also drafted automobile designs, Frank Duryea was largely responsible for both the final design and the mechanical assembly of the brothers’ famous invention.
He was a contemporary of fellow automotive industry entrepreneur Walter Chrysler.
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How old is J Frank Duryea? He was born in 1869, he was 153 years old at the time of his death.
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J Frank Duryea Wiki
| Famous as | Entrepreneur |
|---|---|
| Age | 153 years old |
| Birthday | October 8, 1869 |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Date of Death | February 15, 1967 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
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