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Hudson and Nash merge to become American Motors

May 1, 2013 all day – National and regional May 1st, 1954, the merger between Nash-Kelvinator and Hudson became official, forming American Motors. Organized by Pamela Hirschhorn | Type: historic, milestone

National Drive Your MGA Day

May 4, 2013 all day – National and regional The NAMGAR Chairman, Bruce Woodson, hath proclaimed Saturday, May 4, 2012 as "Drive your MGA" Day in North America. Join your fellow Chapter MGA drivers and enjoy your spring drive. For more informat… Organized by North American MGA Register | Type: national, event

Chrysler Corp. Introduces the Valiant

May 21, 2013 all day – National and regional May 21, 1959 Chrysler introduces their new compact, the Valiant. Valiant was a separate brand, becoming a Plymouth in 1961. The new Valiant introduced the alternator, the slant 6 and was one of the f… Organized by Pamela Hirschhorn | Type: historic, milestone

1943 Edsel Ford dies

May 26, 2013 all day – National and regional Son of Henry Ford, born November 6, 1893. Known for his sense of style, made the stodgy Lincoln into a renown classic. Edsel brought much needed style to the Model T replacement, the Model A. Loved t… Organized by Pamela Hirschhorn | Type: historic, milestone
Last Ford Model T rolls off the assembly line

May 26, 2013 all day – National and regional May 26,1927 After Henry Ford announces he will stop production, the last Ford Model T rolls off the Highland Park assembly line ending a 19 year run. Over 15 million were built. A small ceremony was… Organized by Pamela Hirschhorn | Type: historic, milestone

1948 Charles Nash dies

June 6, 2013 all day – National and regional Charles Nash, born into poverty on January 28, 1864 moved to Flint and found employment with the Flint Wagon Works, owned by William Durant. Became the manager of Buick and, in 1910, the financially… Organized by Pamela Hirschhorn | Type: historic, milestone

1903 Barney Oldfield becomes the 1st person to average 60mph on a 1 mile track

June 20, 2013 all day – National and regional Barney Oldfield, born June 3, 1878 started his career racing bicycles and later, the new, exciting motor car. Oldfield and partner, Cooper bought a race car from Henry Ford and drove it to victory in… Organized by Pamela Hirschhorn | Type: historic, milestone

National Collector Car Appreciation day

July 12, 2013 all day – National and regional The SEMA Action Network (SAN) announced July 12, 2013 as “CollectorCar Appreciation Day.” The date marks the fourth commemoration in whathas become an annual event to raise awareness of the vital rol… Organized by SEMA Colby Martin | Type: national, event

Ford Motor Company makes its 1st sale 1903

July 28, 2013 all day – National and regional The fledgling Ford Motor Company made its first sale of a vehicle to Dr. E. Pfenning, a physician from Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Pfenning's Model A was shipped to him on July 28, 1903. The 1903 Ford Mod… Organized by Pamela Hirschhorn | Type: historic, milestone

1st Electric Traffic Signal Installed 1914

August 5, 2013 all day – National and regional The debate goes on...but, the first electric traffic light in this country is regarded as the 2 color and buzzer one installed on Euclid Ave and East 105th St, Cleveland OH The light shown is the in… Organized by Pamela Hirschhorn | Type: historic, milestone