Automotive History

You can wish Earl Madman Muntz a happy birthday, as he was born on this day in 1914. Learn more about his rollercoaster of a career that included the creation of the Muntz Jet in today's automotive history lesson. automotivehistory.org/earl-muntz-bir…

Dax Shepard, born on this day in 1975, is one of Hollywood's most prolific car guys. Check out some of his collection in this automotive history lesson! automotivehistory.org/dax-shapard-ca…

General Motors announced it would shut down Saab on this day in 2009. Learn more about the Swedish automaker and its downfall in this automotive history lesson. automotivehistory.org/saab-closure/

The 1,000,000th Cadillac rolled off of the assembly line on this day in 1949! Learn more about the special model and find out where it is today in this automotive history lesson. @cadillac #cadillac automotivehistory.org/one-millionth-…

Sergio Scaglietti, who passed away on this day in 2011, made a name for himself at Ferrari, but you have to see his version of the Chevrolet Corvette. Check it out in today's automotive history lesson. automotivehistory.org/sergio-scaglie…

Heading to the @SeaAutoShow? Make sure to say stop by our display. We'll be showcasing our 1963 Chevrolet Corvette and the brand new Saleen 302 White Label!

Larry Shinoda, who passed away on this day in 1997, designed some of the most iconic vehicles of the Big 3 over a 40 year career that all started with award winning hot rods. Learn more about the legendary designer in today's automotive history lesson. automotivehistory.org/larry-shinoda-…

Meet the first practical flying car, the Arrowbile, patented on this day in 1937. Learn more about its development, design and production in today's automotive history lesson. automotivehistory.org/arrowbile-hist…

Herbert Austin, the founder of Austin Motor Company, was born on this day in 1866. His company still exists to this day, sort of... Learn more in today automotive history lesson! automotivehistory.org/herbert-austin…

Edsel Ford, the only son of Henry Ford, was born on this day in 1893. Learn more about his life, legacy and untimely death in today's automotive history lesson. automotivehistory.org/edsel-ford-bir…

Ready to hit the dirt? This vintage Porsche 912 is your chance to do so in style. #porsche #classiccarsforsale #classiccars #porsche912 automotivehistory.org/porsche-rally-…

The Ford Model A began production on this day in 1927, marking a major turning point in the history of Ford and the auto industry as a whole. Learn why Henry Ford opposed the new car and about how he took credit for its success in today's history lesson. automotivehistory.org/ford-model-a-p…

Take a retro ride down memory lane with this classic review of a 1970 Chevrollet Chevelle SS! #chevelle #chevelleSS #musclecars #musclecar automotivehistory.org/1970-chevelle-…

#OTD in 1966 the #Toyota #Corolla debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show. It'd land in the US 2 years later and in 1997 would surpass the VW Beetle as the best selling car ever. Learn more about the #ToyotaCorolla in today's #automotivehistory lesson. @toyota automotivehistory.org/the-first-toyo…

Racing great and auto designer Carlo Abarth passed away on this day in 1979. If you've got a thing for speed or scorpions, you need to know more about Carlo and his legendary automotive career. Learn all about him in today's automotive history lesson. automotivehistory.org/death-of-carlo…

Nissan announced an all new Maxima on this day in 1988. The automaker has stated it will drop the car from its lineup following the 2023 model year. Learn more about the "four door sports car" in today's automotive history lesson. automotivehistory.org/3rd-generation…

John Z. DeLorean was arrested on this day in 1982 for conspiracy to traffic cocaine. The arrest devastated his already struggling car company. Learn more about the events surrounding the legal woes in today's automotive history lesson. automotivehistory.org/john-delorean-…

A group known as the Automotive Oldtimers founded The Automotive Hall of Fame on this day in 1939. Learn more about The Hall and its mission in today's automotive history lesson. (PS, be sure to visit if you are ever in or around Detroit!)

NASCAR Hall of Famer Harold Kite, one of the first drivers to win a sanctioned race at Daytona, died on this day in 1965 following an accident at the National 400. Learn more about his career in today's automotive history lesson. automotivehistory.org/harold-kite-de…

The 1957 British International Auto Show opened on this day of that year, leading to the debut of many amazing vehicles. Check out a few in this automotive history lesson. automotivehistory.org/1957-british-i…