FACTS / QUOTES

Below are some interesting facts about the automobile industry along with some quotes from enthusiasts.

FACTS

~ 1894 Henry Ford's first motor vehicle only went forward
~ 1896 Youth's Companion Magazine is where the word :automobile" debuted
~1898 New York started it's taxicab service using electric-powered vehicles
~ 1899 Accidents caused by runaway horses resulted in the closing of Boston Parks    to motor vehicles during the day
~ 1901 Ford introduced left-hand steering
~ 1902 The first person to receive a ticket for speeding was going ten miles per hour and was fined $10.00
~ 1905 The installment plan was now used to purchase a car
~ 1906 Bumpers were now an option
~ 1907 One million dollars plus was reportedly Ford's profits
~ 1911 Indianapolis 500 used the rear view mirror for the first time in this race
~ 1913 Decisions were being made on the eight mile per hour speed limit in Vermont and Maine
~ 1923 The gas gauge was now on the dash
~ 1948 The tubeless tire by Goodrich came out
~ GTO stands for Grand Turismo Omologato
~ 442 stands for four speeds (post 65, 400ci), 4 Barrel Carburetor and Dual Exhaust

"QUOTES"

"Your second childhood is more fun than your first" Leo Gephart 2001