Who built the first car in America?

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Who built the first car in America?

It Wasn't Henry Ford!

The name Henry Ford has become almost synonymous with the early American automobile. In fact, many people mistakenly believe that Henry Ford invented the automobile. While he did not invent the automobile (or even build the first American car), his Model T revolutionized the American automobile industry. So who built the first American car?

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Frank Duryea, along with the help of his brother Charles, is typically credited with inventing the first gasoline-powered ...

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