In 1901, the first Pierce-Arrow automobiles were built. Pierce-Arrow models were built to appeal particularly to buyers of taste and refinement. The series 80 models offered graceful design lines with more room for seven passengers than most automobiles. The balloon tires and four-wheel safety brakes of Pierce-Arrow were balanced into the design, not added to it. The top offered more graceful sweep of lines compared to many other automobiles during its time period.





A series of victories in the Glidden Tours of the early years of the industry placed Pierce-Arrow in the front rank of the world's finest automobile, a position which it had maintained in the early days. The Pierce-Arrow Motor car company was a universally first rank company in the field of fine motor cars.
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The Amphicar was an amphibious design built in Germany from 1961-1968. During 1961-1968, the Amphicar were imported into the United States. The Amphicar had a rear engine -water cooled O. H.V. push rod type operated engine and its propeller drive could be operated simultaneously.

The Amphicar was a revolutionary automobile design that could be driven on both land and water. The principle of the Amphicar was a self-supporting, floating body design. The Amphicar front wheels acted as twin rudders, for fast, responsive handling in the water. The Amphicar, offered water tight doors with double-locks and double seals. The upholstery and floor mats were soil-resistant and waterproofed as well.
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Mr. George Walker was a man of strong opinions who never hesitated to express himself. After playing semi-professional football, he entered the industrial design field during 1923. He shortly became an outstanding figure in the field of automotive car design and industrial design. Walker’s personal trademark which he considered important was a habit of sketching a car of his own design in the background of many fashion illustrations that he had created.

Eventually, one of his illustrations came to the attention of the President of the old Peerless Motor Car Company, who soon offered him a job doing Peerless advertising illustrations. By the time he turned the firm over to his employees to become a Ford consultant; Walker was doing nearly a million dollars worth of business annually. He had designed more than 3,000 products of all sorts for a wide variety of industrial concerns-everything from canister sets to clocks and automobiles. Walker had earned his reputation as a leader in automotive styling.
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During 1955, in the middle of Hamtramck's main street called Jos. Campau, new 1955 Dodge models were shown for the first time to the buying public.The grand event attracted a large enthusiastic crowd of 100,000+ people overflowing the streets. Among some of the special guests included the city’s mayor, Albert J. Zak, and the President of the Dodge Division who was also a member of the Board of Directors of Chrysler Corporation, W.C. Newbery. Parade floats filled the streets as well as the spectacular sounds of the brass bands and singer Roy Rogers. The guest of honor of the event was the thirty eight brand new 1955 Dodge models.
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TRW is known for supplying the automotive industry worldwide with a broad line of engine, steering, chassis, and general components – from valves and steering gears, to seat belts and ignitions parts for original equipment and replacement markets. In 1983, TRW was noticed for their one of a kind calendar production which highlighted a great collection of rare automobiles and unique personality prints illustrated by artist James B. Deneen.



The first automobile featured on the calendar was designed by Milton Reeves of Reeves Pulley Company, who designed several unparalleled automobiles including the eight-wheeled 1911 Reeves Octoauto. Mr. Reeves modified a standard four door Overland adding an extra axle at both ends of the vehicle. The forward pair of rear wheels was the driving wheels while the steering mechanism geared the front pair of wheels to turn at slightly greater angle. The automobile was shown at the inaugural Indianapolis 500 held in 1911. The car was over 20 feet long! Mr. Reeves claimed that by having eight tires that each tire would have more longevity.
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