Frederick Gordon Crosby (1895 - August 1943) was one of the world’s foremost automotive illustrators of the early 20th century. He worked for Autocar magazine for most of his life. His illustrations and paintings reflect the excitement and glamour that surrounded the birth and early development of the automotive industry.
Note: As one of the few published sources of information about his life, this article borrows heavily from Peter Garnier's book "The Art of Gordon Crosby". Other information has also kindly been provided by the Gordon-Crosby family.
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