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Jun 14, 2024 · Henry M. Leland who, along with his son Wilfred, founded the Lincoln Motor Company, is one of the most influential, and least known, automotive pioneers. Decades older than his contemporaries — he was a sprightly 74 year old when he founded Lincoln — Leland’s 19th century ethics and sense of fair play collided with the cutthroat practices ...
Jun 26, 2024 · A YouTuber has discovered three classic lost cars in an abandoned California gold mill. Remote Trooper gave his subscribers a close look at the gold mill of Bill Keys, which has laid desolate for almost 60 years. Among the ruins of the Wall Street gold mill were the remains of some vintage cars.
Jun 15, 2024 · On this day in 1911 he filed for US Patent #1150523, the electric starting motor for the automobile. Kettering didn’t exactly invent the automatic starter, but he did make it work for cars of the era. Early automobiles required a person to hand crank the motor to start it.
Jun 7, 2024 · In the early part of 1902, the four men who once supported and exploited Henry Ford, met a man by the name of Henry M. Leland. Leland was having problems with his automotive backers as well, and was looking to expand his contacts.
Jun 28, 2024 · The Cadillac parade consisted of 298 Cadillac cars at the Orleans County Fair in Barton, Vermont. The parade was held in honor of Barton, VT native, Henry M. Leland, inventor of both the Cadillac and Lincoln cars. The Barton Fair. Another notable event is the Barton Fair, a major attraction that showcases the town's unique charm.
Jun 28, 2024 · Born in 1917, the progeny of Henry M. Leland, the Lincoln Motor Company was christened after President Abraham Lincoln. February 1922 saw Ford seize the reins, guiding Lincoln to the present day.
Jun 13, 2024 · Henry M. Leland founded Cadillac in 1902, with his first cars appearing at the New York Auto Show the following year.
