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Daimler
Daimler was one of the earliest car building firms, dating back to 1893 when the Daimler Motor Syndicate was formed by F. R. Simms. He brought the German Gottlieb Daimler patents to Britain, and the Daimler Motor Co. Ltd was established way back in 1896 (it was part of the H. J. Lawson conglomerate). In the same year, the Prince of Wales (later to become King Edward VII) took… Continue reading »
Dodge
The Dodge Brothers John and Horace started in the automotive industry in 1900 by establishing a machine shop in Detroit, producing parts for other motor manufacturers in ‘motor city’, initially for Oldsmobile and from 1903 for Ford when they began supplying chassis, engines and transmissions.
They became a car builder in their own right in July 1914… Continue reading »
Ferrari
IIs there a more evocative name than Ferrari? Scuderia Ferrari was founded in 1929 by Enzo, a man who was so precise, technically and mechanically-minded, that was once said ‘to be able to make gloves for flies’. The company was originally set up to race Alfa Romeos, and Enzo Ferrari’s involvement with Alfa Romeo, culminating in his becoming Alfa Corse’s Racing Manager,… Continue reading »
Fiat
As a result of a meeting in 1899 between four young Italian men (Giovanni Agnelli, Cesare Goria-Gatti, Count Roberto Biscaretti di Ruffia and Emanuale Cacherano di Bricherasio), the ‘Fabbrica Italiana Automobil Torino’ (F.I.A.T. for short) firm was established.
The first motorcar to be produced by the new company was the ‘Tipo A’, in 1899. This was developed from… Continue reading »
Ford
Drive down Arisdale Avenue in Aveley, Essex today, and all you’ll find is an empty factory. Once the Mecca for all Ford enthusiasts, from 1970 to 1975 it housedFord’s Advanced Vehicle Operation. The first Escort RS models – RS1600, RS2000 and Mexico – were all built at the famous AVO plant.
To keep his motorsport departments happy, Ford’s Walter Hayes needed… Continue reading »
