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Elaine Bertholet-Miller posted an update 10 years, 6 months ago

My father is Frank Bertholet he was Cheif engineer of the firecoach division for many years. Up thru it being sold to GE.. and beyond. I remember many saturday visits with Dad while he worked and even helping copy blue prints. My sister worked for Crown for a summer or two also.

Larry Fisher posted an update 12 years ago

I am seeking information on my 1954 Autoette CruiseAbout. The car was reportedly ordered for M.M. ‘Brock’ Brockway for use around the Crown Coach Co. factory. Given that the cars were popular with manufacturing firms, aircraft companies, etc. in Southern California it is quite possible the car was made for Crown. I spoke with the son of the…[Read more]

Sandi Brockway replied 12 years ago

Larry

I certainly can visualize my Papa riding this around the plant. He as famous for having stuff painted in the shop to match whatever its intended use was for. Originally Papa was an art teacher. No Joke!
- Larry Fisher replied 12 years ago
  
  Sandi – I hope someone out there can verify that Brock used the Autoette. It would be such a cool connection!
  It is interesting to know about his art background and the progressive nature of the styling on the buses and firecoaches.

Charles Williams posted an update 12 years, 4 months ago

Hi Everyone, I just posted new photos on the web for all to enjoy. Have a great week

Sandi Brockway replied 12 years, 4 months ago

Thanks. They look great. As some point I think perhaps I should create two slide shows, one for the firecoaches another for the buses.

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