September 1, 1941 – DeSoto introduces automatic hidden headlights
September 1, 2021
Since the inception of the automobile, engineers have been working to improve it, though they should have stopped after the
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August 29, 1885 – The first motorcylce?
August 29, 2021
On this day in 1885, what is often referred to as the first motorcycle, is patented by Gottlieb Daimler and
August 28, 1944 – Hot rod builder Boyd Coddington is born
August 28, 2021
American hot rod designer and builder Boyd Coddington was born on this day in 1944. In his early 20s he
August 25, 1910 – The beginning of Yellow Cab Company
August 25, 2021
On this day in 1910, Walden W. Shaw founded the Shaw Livery Company to offer taxi services in Chicago. He
August 24, 1945 – The last Cadillac Tank
August 24, 2021
When the United States joined World War II following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, manufacturers of
August 23, 1922 – Chitty Bang Bang takes first place
August 23, 2021
On this day in 1922 Count Louis Zborowski drove his car, Chitty Bang Bang, to victory at the Southsea Speed
August 22, 1967 – AMC throws a Javelin into the Pony Car market
August 22, 2021
On this day in 1967, AMC issued a press release, pictured above, officially announcing the 1968 AMC Javelin. The vehicle
August 21, 1903 – “Thank God it’s over” – SF to NYC Packard Trip Ends
August 21, 2021
When the automobile was in its infancy, car companies would go to great extremes to prove their worth. While most
August 20, 1960 – Dodge doubles sales figures over 1959 with introduction of Dart
August 20, 2021
On this day in 1960, Dodge General Manager M.C. Patterson reported the marque’s retail sales for the model year totaled
August 19, 1934 – The First All American Soap Box Derby
August 19, 2021
While out on assignment for the Dayton Daily News in 1933, Dayton, Ohio photojournalist Myron Scott, who later named the
August 17, 1896 – First pedestrian killed by a car
August 17, 2021
On this day in 1896 Bridget Driscoll unfortunately made her way into the history books by becoming the first pedestrian
August 16, 1906 – The first Mason Motor Car
August 16, 2021
The first Mason Motor Car rolled off a Des Moines, Iowa assembly line on this day in 1906. Edward Mason,
August 15, 1947 – Ferrari makes its racing debut
August 15, 2021
On this day in 1947 a little prancing horse known as Ferrari made its racetrack debut at Circuito di Pescara
August 14, 1956 – NASCAR racer Rusty Wallace is born
August 14, 2021
NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Rusty Wallace was born on this day in 1956 in Arnold, Missouri. Before hitting the
August 12, 1908 – The first Ford Model T is assembled
August 12, 2021
“I will build a car for the great multitude,” Henry Ford once said. “It will be large enough for the
August 11, 1966 – The first production Chevrolet Camaro is born
August 11, 2021
When Chevrolet general manager Pete Estes held a live press conference at Detroit’s Statler-Hilton Hotel in June of 1966, he
August 8, 1938 – Ford registers Mercury
August 8, 2021
On this day in 1938 Ford Motor Company registered Mercury as a trademark. Mercury aimed to bridge the gap between
August 5, 1899 – Henry Ford starts his first car biz, the Detroit Automobile Company
August 5, 2021
He had a gift. At least, that’s what 12 investors believed of Detroit mechanic and inventor Henry Ford. The Quadricycle
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