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Published: 01.30.2012
A Special Imperial Collection
By: Robert Tate
In 1960, Chrysler and dress designer Mr. Jules Francois Crahay created a style for women that was featured at Saks Fifth Avenue - New York and Neiman -Marcus stores called "The Imperial Collection".

Published: 01.23.2012
Wills Sainte Claire Motor Cars
By: Robert Tate
Childe Harold Wills was an automotive pioneer, who contributed greatly to the early success of the Ford Motor Co. as well as original ideas for his own automobile. While Ford disdained usage of titles, Wills was considered the chief engineer and manufacturing manager for 16 years.

Published: 01.18.2012
The Biggest Auto Show of All October 15, 1960
By: Robert Tate
It was called the Forty-Third National Automobile show sponsored by the Automobile Manufacturers Association. Cobo Hall first opened its doors to the auto show public on Saturday, October 15 through Sunday, October 23, 1960.

Published: 01.15.2012
Making History at the Auto Show
The inaugural Detroit Auto Show, sponsored by the Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA), was held in December 1907. The show was at Beller's Beer Garden in Riverside Park on Jefferson Avenue in conjunction with hunting and fishing accessories show. Back in 1907, it only cost 50 cents to attend the show and a total of 33 vehicles were shown by 17 exhibitors.

Published: 12.21.2011
From Buggies to Automobiles
Many of the early automobile manufacturers began by building buggies and wagons. Jacob J. Deal, who was born in Seneca County, New York, in 1827, came to Jonesville,Michigan in 1858 and opened a blacksmith shop. In 1865 he constructed two small buildings where he began to build wagons and buggies.

Published: 12.19.2011
Dan Gurney - The all time greatest racing driver
By: Robert Tate
On April 13, 1931, Daniel Sexton Gurney was born in Long Island, New York, by his beloved parents John Gurney and Roma Sexton. Dan graduated from Manhasset High School and Menio Junior College.

Published: 12.12.2011
AMX by American Motors
By: Robert Tate
At the Daytona International Speedway on February 24, 1968 five months after the Javelin, American Motors introduced the American Motors experimental vehicle. The AMX name originated from the code name used on a concept model in 1966.

Published: 12.05.2011
Chevrolet Celebrates 100 Years - Part 3 of 3
By: Robert Tate
During 1970, Chevrolet dealerships introduced a newly designed Camaro to the buying public. The new model incorporated an expensive looking body which included an elongated hood, flatter windshield slope and swept back roof line.

Published: 11.28.2011
Chevrolet Celebrates 100 Years - Part 2 of 3
By: Robert Tate
On July 1, 1945 Chevrolet and Ford restarted production on civilian automobiles before General Motors due to the strike of 1945. Chevrolet production was exceeded that year by Ford Motor Company. In 1949, Chevrolet introduced its post war style designs.

Published: 11.20.2011
Chevrolet Celebrates 100 Years - Part 1 of 3
By: Robert Tate
On November 3, 1911, Chevrolet Motor Company was incorporated in Flint, Michigan. The two masterminds behind the start were Mr. Louis Joseph Chevrolet and Mr. William Crapo Durant. History was born this year when the first Chevrolet, called the classic six, appeared at a small shop located on Grand River Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. Mr. Chevrolet was the mastermind engineer designer behind the 1911 Chevrolet model selling approximately 3,000 Chevrolet Touring cars at $2,150 each.

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