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The Month of August in Automotive History

Aug. 21, 1897

Ransom Eli Olds forms the Olds Motor Vehicle Company in Lansing, Michigan. 

August 3, 1900

Harvey Firestone. founds the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company.

August 12, 1908

The now legendary Model T was first manufactured on August 12th, although it remained at the factory until nearly October.

August 8, 1911

Patent Number 1,000,000 was issued to Francis Holton for a vehicle tire.

August 9, 1918

Due to increasing involvement in World War I, the U.S. Government mandates the cessation of civilian automobile production, beginning on January 1st 1919.

August 4, 1928

On this day in 1928, Walter Chrysler founded DeSoto, which provided Chrysler Corporation a vehicle line aimed at the mid priced auto market.

Aug. 22, 1950

Ralph R. Teetor invents the first known automated speed controller, which would evolve into the cruise control features we know and love today

August 6, 1959

GM officially registers the Corvair name for its brand new compact car. The Corvair was the only mass produced American automobile at the time with a rear mounted engine.

August 11, 1966

Chevrolet manufactures the very first Camaro in its Norwood, Ohio plant.

Learning automotive history helps keep our hobby alive. Learn about McKinley Thompson Jr and the Ford Bronco here!

 

Here’s an older article about features we miss from days gone by. Do you miss the high beam  button on the floor of your car? Check it out HERE

 

How about a link to the Antique Automobile Club of America Library & Research Center’s YouTube page for videos of past Fall Meets. Using the search feature, type Hershey Meet and you’ll find them! Check out the hair styles & clothing!

Hershey Eastern Fall Meets from the Past