Founded as the Dodge Brothers Company in 1900 to supply parts and assemblies for Detroit's growing auto industry, Dodge began making its own complete vehicles in 1914. The brand was sold to Chrysler Corporation in 1928.
MATT - One of the first jobs I had as a fledgling mechanic was to help your friend Butch work on a '25 Dodge Brothers pickup.
Dodge, originally known as the 'Dodge Brothers Company,' was founded by brothers Horace and John Dodge in 1900. They produced engine and chassis components for Detroit-based auto makers before branching out into building entire vehicles.
The Dodge brothers, John and Horace originated the company in Detroit, Michigan. These brothers were early stockholders and engine builders for Ford Motor Co. before producing their first car in November 1914.
After supplying the auto companies run by Henry Ford and Ransom Eli Olds for more than a decade, John and Horace Dodge set out building complete vehicles in 1914. Their first Dodge Brothers truck, called the Commercial Car, arrived in 1917.
Base Price: $20,610 As Tested: $45,325 No longer a Dodge, the Ram is now its own brand. We're not sure what the Dodge Brothers would have thought of this. The commercial (and military) markets...
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