Jim gilmore kalamazoo biography of albert

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    Jim Gilmore

    Jim Gilmore, having been born in the Gilmore and Upjohn family, could have spent his life clipping coupons of the stock he inherited. But this was not the stuff Jim was made of.

    At an early age he learned from his father that, “Money isn’t a luxury, it’s a responsibility.”

     

    Early in his youth Gilmore became fascinated with mechanical projects as he built miniature race cars which could achieve speeds of close to 50 MPH.

    Jim was also involved with the construction of the Gruff, the first radio controlled model airplane in the world.

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    • The Gruff today is displayed in the Air and Space Museum in Washington, D. C.

     

    Jim Gilmore’s first experience in a racecar was at the age of 13. He rigged up a large electric motor and mounted it in his red Radio Flyer wagon.

    Rigging up bicycle handlebars, he was able to get up to 25 mph, which was really flying for a little red wagon.

    After marrying Diana and serving a term as mayor of Kalamazoo, Gilmore left the family owne