Stories
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July 22, 1934 – Car loving crook John Dillinger shot dead in Chicago
Public enemy number 1, John Dillinger, was shot and killed outside the Biograph Theather on this day in 1934. After an eight year stint…
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July 21, 1987 – The Ferrari F40 debuts
When the Ferrari F40 made its public debut on this day in 1987, 89 year old Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari offered an impassioned speech.…
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July 20, 1894 – Transportation baron E.L. Cord is born
Yesterday we discussed an invention that revolutionized automotive design, pop up headlights that were first featured on the 1936 Cord 810. Today, we’re talking…
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Website Redevelopment in Progress – Return to live ~ July 25
We are performing updates and redevelopment on this website and aim to return to live on July 25. Thank you for your patience and…
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July 18, 1936 – The Wienermobile debuts
The first Oscar Mayer Wienermobile left the General Body Assembly plant in Chicago, Illinois on this day in 1936. Designed by Oscar Mayer’s nephew,…
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July 17, 1985 – The Ford Aerostar begins production
In the 1980s, the automotive industry witnessed the rise of a revolutionary vehicle segment that would soon become a staple in many households: the…
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July 16, 1909 – The origins of Audi
After August Horch left Horch & Cie. Motorwagenwerke AG, the first automaker he co-founded, following a fall out with investors. He soon started a…
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July 15, 1897 – Black auto racing pioneer Charlie Wiggins is born
In times of war and peace, it seems that sports are often a way to bring people together. Be it the Olympics, World Cup…
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July 14, 1951 – The first Formula One win for Ferrari
Enzo Ferrari, the founder of Scuderia Ferrari and the car company that bears his name, had been involved in motorsports since the 1920s. During…
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July 13, 1978 – Lee Iacocca fired from Ford Motor Company
On this day in 1978, the automotive world was shaken when Lee Iacocca, one of the most influential figures in the industry, was fired…
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July 12, 1933 – Bunkminster Fuller and the Dymaxion car both debut
With a name that rings of bully characters in ‘80s coming of age movies, Buckminster Fuller was quite the opposite. The Massachusetts raised philosopher,…
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When was Fiat Founded? July 11, 1899
When Count Emanuele Cacherano of Bricherasio announced a need for investors in a horseless carriage business, Giovanni Agnelli answered the call. Agnelli paid $400…