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The First Car To Get Four-Wheel Hydraulic Brakes Was A Duesenberg

Born in Germany in the late 1870s, the Duesenberg brothers — Frederick (Fred) and August (Augie) – would move to America and make some of the time's most luxurious and innovative cars.

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The Core Event

One of their earliest ventures included opening a garage in Iowa circa 1903 – which is where they landed after immigrating.

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Key Facts

Born in Germany in the late 1870s, the Duesenberg brothers — Frederick (Fred) and August (Augie) – would move to America and make some of the time's most luxurious and innovative cars.

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One of their earliest ventures included opening a garage in Iowa circa 1903 – which is where they landed after immigrating.

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