February 2, 1923: Leaded Gasoline Goes On Sale February 5, 1952: Pedestrians Crossing February 6, 1954: Mercedes Debuts Legendary 300SL
This date saw the release of the iconic Mercedes 300SL gull-wing coupe to the general public. Upon its debut, wealthy car collectors could be seen lining up to get their hands on the consumer version of the 300SL race car with its six-cylinder engine and maximum speed of 155 mph.
Henry Lindfield of Brighton, England, died on this day after being involved in an automobile accident, becoming the first driving fatality in Great Britain.
February 18, 1898: Famous Birthday
Enzo Ferrari is born!
February 19, 1954: Rise of the Thunderbird
The automotive world saw the arrival of the prototype Ford Thunderbird. When it went on sale in the fall of the 1955 model year banner, customers could drive one off the lot for $2,944.
The Federal Trade Commission issued a restraining order, preventing the Willys-Overland Company from representing that it had developed the Jeep. Willys-Overland did, in fact, end up producing the Army vehicle that would come to be known as the Jeep; but it was the Bantam Motor Company that first presented the innovative design to the Army.
February 28, 1932: Bye, Bye Model A
This day saw the true end of an era as Ford ceased production on its famed Model A in 1932. Due to its affordable price tag ($460 base price), relative ease of use and, compared to the Model T, upscale design, the Model A has long found favor with the motoring public. An American icon, it has stood the test of time and, through many restorations and modifications over the years, has proven itself a favorite among collectors and auto enthusiasts.
This date saw the release of the iconic Mercedes 300SL gull-wing coupe to the general public. Upon its debut, wealthy car collectors could be seen lining up to get their hands on the consumer version of the 300SL race car with its six-cylinder engine and maximum speed of 155 mph.
Henry Lindfield of Brighton, England, died on this day after being involved in an automobile accident, becoming the first driving fatality in Great Britain.
February 18, 1898: Famous Birthday
Enzo Ferrari is born!
February 19, 1954: Rise of the Thunderbird
The automotive world saw the arrival of the prototype Ford Thunderbird. When it went on sale in the fall of the 1955 model year banner, customers could drive one off the lot for $2,944.
The Federal Trade Commission issued a restraining order, preventing the Willys-Overland Company from representing that it had developed the Jeep. Willys-Overland did, in fact, end up producing the Army vehicle that would come to be known as the Jeep; but it was the Bantam Motor Company that first presented the innovative design to the Army.
February 28, 1932: Bye, Bye Model A
This day saw the true end of an era as Ford ceased production on its famed Model A in 1932. Due to its affordable price tag ($460 base price), relative ease of use and, compared to the Model T, upscale design, the Model A has long found favor with the motoring public. An American icon, it has stood the test of time and, through many restorations and modifications over the years, has proven itself a favorite among collectors and auto enthusiasts.