The Development of the Industry of Vehicles and Tractors in Romania, 1948-1989 (I) Cover Image

Dezvoltarea industriei constructoare de vehicule și tractoare în România (1948-1989) (I)
The Development of the Industry of Vehicles and Tractors in Romania, 1948-1989 (I)

Author(s): Petre Opriș
Subject(s): History, Recent History (1900 till today), Post-War period (1950 - 1989), History of Communism, Cold-War History
Published by: Arhivele Nationale ale Romaniei
Keywords: ARO; Nicolae Ceauşescu; Car; Chausson; Communism; Dacia; FIAT; France; Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej; Italy; Renault; Tractor

Summary/Abstract: Due to the fact that Romania had a very poor industry in the early ’50s, the Romanian authorities followed the advice of Soviet politicians for acquiring foreign manufacturing licenses. These were subsequently used in the new factories built in the country. In this study, we aim to turn some new information to account. This information is found in the United States and refers to the development of Romanian industry of tractors and vehicles, as a result of cooperation of Romania with Chausson, FIAT, and Renault companies. We also aim to present the conclusions on the efficiency of some manufacturing licenses in Romania.

  • Issue Year: XC/2013
  • Issue No: 1-2
  • Page Range: 255-267
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Romanian