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Published: 05.19.2013
The Early Days of the Soap Box Derby
By: Robert Tate
During the early 1930s, Mr. Myron Scott created the Soap Box Derby race event which soon became an important part of life to many fans throughout the world. Assembling a race care for the Soap Box Derby was more than merely putting together component parts that young adults created for themselves, but also, a vital lesson in good sportsmanship leading to stronger relationships in the community.

Published: 05.12.2013
The 1970 Oldsmobile
By: Robert Tate
During 1970, Oldsmobile released their new line of vehicles which generated high sale volumes and many opportunities for General Motors. The 1970 models were introduced at an economical time where most drivers were unaffected by the cost of fuel. During this year, Oldsmobile was also chosen as the pace cars for the Indy Race Car event.

Published: 05.06.2013
The Great Accomplishments of Lee Iacocca
By: Robert Tate
Lee Iacocca is recognized as one of the most famous automotive industry leaders in the world. Lee Iacocca was born October 15, 1924 in Allentown, Pennsylvania and later graduated from Allen Town High School in 1942. In 1945, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Pennsylvania’s Lehigh University. By 1946, he received his master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Princeton University. Mr. Lee Iacocca later received many honorary doctorate degrees from other accredited and distinguished college universities.

Published: 04.28.2013
The Early Days of Chrysler's Manufacturing Plants
By: Robert Tate
The early days of Chrysler's manufacturing started its journey back in 1924 when the Jefferson plant opened its doors to Chrysler. The first automobiles manufactured at the Jefferson plant were early vehicles from the Thomas-Detroit, Chalmers Motor Car Company, and eventually the Maxwell automobiles. At the time, the total floor area of the Jefferson plant equaled 2,216,386 square feet.

Published: 04.21.2013
The 1950's: A Decade of Style and Chrome
By: Robert Tate
The 1950’s were a time of style, chrome, tail fins, and horsepower for the automobile. During this era, television shows such as Ozzie & Harriet and the Mickey Mouse Club became quite popular along with a well-known singing group known as the Edsels. For many Americans, this time resembled a simpler lifestyle shared by many enjoying the small things in life such as playing baseball, eating hot dogs and apple pies, and driving in their Chevrolet.

Published: 04.14.2013
Remembering Eddie Vernon Rickenbacker
By: Robert Tate
On October 8th, 1890, Mr. Eddie Vernon Rickenbacker was born in Columbus, Ohio. During 1902, Mr. Rickenbacker’s father suddenly passed away forcing young Edward to withdraw from his elementary education and begin job searching. Although overwhelming, young Edward was very eager to learn and managed to find work in the automotive industry.

Published: 04.06.2013
Remembering the 1965 Rambler American
By: Robert Tate
On September 13, 1964, the American Motors Corporation released the 1965 Rambler American models to the buying public. During this year, American Motors manufactured three types of models in their product line: the Ambassador, the Classic, and the American models.

Published: 03.29.2013
Remembering the 1957 Ford
By: Robert Tate
As an automotive historian and researcher, I have many fond memories of my parents 1957 Ford Fairlane 500. Back in 1963, when I was only five years old, my mother took my two sisters and I to visit a Ford Dealership located on Gratiot Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. During that time, my mother was in the process of purchasing a brand new 1963 Ford Fairlane model.

Published: 03.24.2013
Amelia Earhart's Aviation & Automotive Journey
By: Robert Tate
On July 24, 1897, Amelia Mary Earhart was born in Atchison, Kansas to the proud parents of Edwin and Amy Earhart. In 1908, when Amelia was only 10 years old, her family moved to Des Monies, Iowa. It was during this year when Amelia’s journey began by seeing her first airplane at the state fairgrounds.

Published: 03.17.2013
The Early Days of Tin Toy Vehicles
By: Robert Tate
The Early Days of Tin Toy Vehicles The early days of tin toy vehicles started when the horseless carriage and the automobile became a way of transportation for many Americans and European consumers all over the world.

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