HOME	FORD	GM	CHRYSLER	OLDIES
FOREIGN	LEGENDS	EVENTS	SITE MAP	ABOUT US

Henry Ford was the American founder of the Ford Motor Company and father of modern assembly lines used in mass production. His introduction of the Model T automobile revolutionized transportation and American industry. Read more about Henry Ford..

William "Billy" Durant was a leading pioneer of the United States automobile industry, the founder of General Motors and Chevrolet who created the system of multi-brand holding companies with different lines of cars. Read more about William Durant..

Alfred P Sloan became Chairman of the Board of General Motors in1937 and built it into the largest automotive company in the world. Sloan is credited with establishing annual styling changes, from which came the concept of planned obsolescence. Read more about Alfred Sloan..

Walter P Chrysler coming soon..

Horace and John Dodge coming soon..

Virgil Exner coming soon..

Harley Earl coming soon..

Carrol Shelby coming soon..

More industry profiles to come...

Top of Page