Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Frederick J. Fisher
Fisher Body Company
1908–1926
1908–1926
Fisher Body Company
1908–1926
1908–1926
- Industry: Automotive & Aerospace
- Era: 1900
Fisher produced auto bodies specifically designed for autos rather than as modifications of horse-drawn carriages. When Cadillac placed an order for 150 closed bodies in 1910, it was the first volume order of its kind in the U.S. In 1919, General Motors, under the direction of William C. Durant, purchased a 60% interest in Fisher Body. After World War I, when the closed car became the industry standard, Fisher Body yielded especially high returns, emerging as Durant’s most profitable acquisition.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1878–1941
- Birthplace: Ohio
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Owner, Small Business