Considered the first afforable automobile, it was widely accepted in the United States and opened travel for the common middle-class American.ĭid you know? The Model T was nick-named Tin Lizzy. It was produced from Octoto May 26, 1927. The Ford Model T was the first mass-produced automobile in 1913 by Ford Motor Company. While Henry Ford is credited with producing the first production-line car known as the Model T, another car maker is credited as having invented the modern automobile.ĭid you know? German inventor Karl Benz built the Benz Patent-Motorwagen and 1886 is regarded as the birth of the modern car. The word “automobile” is a combination of the word “auto,” which means “self,” and “mobile,” which means “moving.” Automobiles or cars, are defined as a way to transport people rather than goods or products. The Corvette was named by Myron Scott after the small manuverable warship called a corvette.ĭid you know? The Chevrolet Corvette is built exclusively in Bowling Green, Kentucky and is the official sports car of the Commonwelath of Kentucky. It was first introduced as a concept car in the 1953 GM Motorama and was a convertible designed by Harley Earl. Known to classic car fans affectionately as a "Vette" the Chevorlet Corvette has seen seven generations in its 62 year history. Prior to production ending in 2002, there were four distinct generations of Camaro.ĭid you know? The car in the 1977 “Smokey and the Bandit” movie was a 1977 Chevrolet Camaro.
Fact #3Ĭlassified as a pony car (an affordable, compact and highly styled car with a sporty or performance-oriented image), the Chevrolet Camaro first appeared in market for the 1967 model year designed to compete against the Ford Mustang.
The Ford Mustang is currently in its sixth generation of the car and the 1965 Mustang is the automaker's most successul launch since the Model A.ĭid you know? The Ford Mustang made its debut in 1964 and is known as the 1964 1/2. The Ford Mustang was based on the platform of the second generation Ford Falcon. Three model years later, Dodge produced a more aerodynamic version which was used on the "Dukes of Hazzad" TV Series.ĭid you know? A total of 309 Chargers were used throughout “Dukes of Hazzard” TV series.
The base engine was a V8 with a three-speed floor shifter. The Dodge Charger was fisrt introduced during the 1966 model year featuring a two-door fastback and a four bucket seat interior. To celebrate both the classic car and Hot August Nights we have six fun classic car facts. Whether it’s the latest and greatest or classic cars from a long gone era, the car is a staple in American society. Since the early 1900s when Henry Ford released the model T people have been fascinated with cars, enjoying them as a hobby just as much as a way to get around.
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