The Pontiac Six arrived in 1926 and sales took off so quickly that a new factory with 35 acres of floor space was erected exclusively for the Pontiac Division of Oakland Motor Car Co. It was the largest single factory building constructed in 1926 and it was completed in the amazing time of seven months. It was equipped with the latest technology for building automobiles.
The total area of the plant was over 1,440,000 sq. ft. It was comprised of three main areas Motor Manufacturing, Assembly and Car Storage Buildings. The Motor Manufacturing plant was 535 feet square. The Assembly Building was 180 ft. wide and 1260 ft. long. The Car Storage Building was 432 ft. wide by 762 ft. long. There were more than 10 miles of railroad track inside the buildings.
Inside the plant was an outstanding example of the highest type of modern industrial efficiency around anywhere in 1926. Every machine and conveyor was thoughtfully placed to maximize the manpower and to utilize precision engineering and manufacturing processes.
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