SettingsAutomotive pioneers
Albert Augustus Pope
Albert Augustus Pope was a Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel who founded the Pope Manufacturing Company in 1877.
Albert Augustus Pope was a Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel who founded the Pope Manufacturing Company in 1877.
Albert Fisher
Albert Fisher (January 2, 1864 - March 15, 1942) was a pioneer in the burgeoning auto industry in Detroit.
Albert Fisher (January 2, 1864 - March 15, 1942) was a pioneer in the burgeoning auto industry in Detroit.
Alec Issigonis
Sir Alexander Arnold Constantine Issigonis, CBE, FRS was a Greek-British designer of cars, now remembered chiefly for the groundbreaking and influential development of the Mini, launched by the ...
Sir Alexander Arnold Constantine Issigonis, CBE, FRS was a Greek-British designer of cars, now remembered chiefly for the groundbreaking and influential development of the Mini, launched by the ...
Alfred P. Sloan
Alfred Pritchard Sloan, Jr. was an American business executive in the automotive industry.
Alfred Pritchard Sloan, Jr. was an American business executive in the automotive industry.
Alice Huyler Ramsey
Alice Huyler Ramsey was the first woman to drive across the United States from coast to coast.
Alice Huyler Ramsey was the first woman to drive across the United States from coast to coast.
Amédée Gordini
Amédée Gordini (June 23, 1899 – May 25, 1979) was an Italian-born race car driver and sports car manufacturer in France.
Amédée Gordini (June 23, 1899 – May 25, 1979) was an Italian-born race car driver and sports car manufacturer in France.
André Michelin
André Jules Michelin (16 January 1853, Paris – 4 April 1931) was a French industrialist who, with his brother Édouard (1859–1940), founded the Michelin Tyre Company (Compagnie Générale ...
André Jules Michelin (16 January 1853, Paris – 4 April 1931) was a French industrialist who, with his brother Édouard (1859–1940), founded the Michelin Tyre Company (Compagnie Générale ...
Armand Peugeot
Armand Peugeot (March 26, 1849—January 2, 1915) was a French industrialist, pioneer of the automobile industry and the founder of the French firm Peugeot.
Armand Peugeot (March 26, 1849—January 2, 1915) was a French industrialist, pioneer of the automobile industry and the founder of the French firm Peugeot.
Arthur Chevrolet
Arthur Chevrolet, was a Swiss American racecar driver and automobile manufacturer.
Arthur Chevrolet, was a Swiss American racecar driver and automobile manufacturer.
Assar Gabrielsson
Assar Thorvald Nathanael Gabrielsson (August 13, 1891 - May 28, 1962) was a Swedish industrialist and co-founder of Volvo.
Assar Thorvald Nathanael Gabrielsson (August 13, 1891 - May 28, 1962) was a Swedish industrialist and co-founder of Volvo.
August Duesenberg
August Samuel Duesenberg (12 December 1879–18 January 1955) was a German-American automobile pioneer manufacturer.
August Samuel Duesenberg (12 December 1879–18 January 1955) was a German-American automobile pioneer manufacturer.
August Horch
August Horch was a German engineer and automobile pioneer, the founder of the manufacturing giant which would eventually become Audi.
August Horch was a German engineer and automobile pioneer, the founder of the manufacturing giant which would eventually become Audi.
Benjamin Briscoe
Benjamin Briscoe (May 1867–26 June 1945) was born in Detroit, Michigan and was an automobile pioneer and industrialist.
Benjamin Briscoe (May 1867–26 June 1945) was born in Detroit, Michigan and was an automobile pioneer and industrialist.
Bill France, Sr.
William Henry Getty France Sr., also known by Bill France Sr. or Big Bill, was an American race car driver.
William Henry Getty France Sr., also known by Bill France Sr. or Big Bill, was an American race car driver.
C.B. King
Chevene Bowers "C.B." King (October 12, 1923 - March 15, 1988) was a pioneering African American attorney, civil rights leader, and politician in Georgia.
Chevene Bowers "C.B." King (October 12, 1923 - March 15, 1988) was a pioneering African American attorney, civil rights leader, and politician in Georgia.
Camille du Gast
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Camille du Gast, Marie Marthe Camille Desinge du Gast, Camille Crespin du Gast,.
Carl F. W. Borgward
Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Borgward (November 10, 1890 in Hamburg Altona - July 28, 1963 in Bremen) was a German engineer and designer and the creator of the Borgward group, based in Bremen.
Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Borgward (November 10, 1890 in Hamburg Altona - July 28, 1963 in Bremen) was a German engineer and designer and the creator of the Borgward group, based in Bremen.
Charles Brady King
Charles Brady King (1868–1957) was an American engineer & entrepreneur remembered as an automotive pioneer, artist, etcher, musician, poet, architect, mystic, industrialist and inventor.
Charles Brady King (1868–1957) was an American engineer & entrepreneur remembered as an automotive pioneer, artist, etcher, musician, poet, architect, mystic, industrialist and inventor.
Charles Duryea
Charles Edgar Duryea was the engineer of the first-ever working American gasoline-powered car and co-founder of Duryea Motor Wagon Company.
Charles Edgar Duryea was the engineer of the first-ever working American gasoline-powered car and co-founder of Duryea Motor Wagon Company.
Charles E. Sorensen
Charles Emil Sorensen (7 September 1881-11 August 1968) was a Danish-American principal of the Ford Motor Company during its first four decades.
Charles Emil Sorensen (7 September 1881-11 August 1968) was a Danish-American principal of the Ford Motor Company during its first four decades.
Charles F. Kettering
Charles Franklin Kettering was an American inventor, engineer, businessman, and the holder of 186 patents.
Charles Franklin Kettering was an American inventor, engineer, businessman, and the holder of 186 patents.
Charles Rolls
Charles Stewart Rolls (27 August 1877 - 12 July 1910) was a motoring and aviation pioneer.
Charles Stewart Rolls (27 August 1877 - 12 July 1910) was a motoring and aviation pioneer.
Charles T. Fisher
Charles Thomas Fisher (February 16, 1880–1963) was a Catholic American businessman and an automotive pioneer.
Charles Thomas Fisher (February 16, 1880–1963) was a Catholic American businessman and an automotive pioneer.
Charles T. Jeffery
Charles Thomas Jeffery (13 May 1876–10 Nov 1935) was an American businessman.
Charles Thomas Jeffery (13 May 1876–10 Nov 1935) was an American businessman.
Charles Terres Weymann
Charles Terres Weymann was an early aeroplane racing pilot and businessman.
Charles Terres Weymann was an early aeroplane racing pilot and businessman.
Charles Warren Nash
Charles Warren Nash (January 28, 1864 — June 6, 1948) was a United States automobile entrepreneur and served as an executive in the automotive industry.
Charles Warren Nash (January 28, 1864 — June 6, 1948) was a United States automobile entrepreneur and served as an executive in the automotive industry.
Charles Williams Nash
Charles Williams Nash was a United States automobile entrepreneur and served as an executive in the automotive industry.
Charles Williams Nash was a United States automobile entrepreneur and served as an executive in the automotive industry.
Chip Foose
Chip Foose (October 13, 1963) is a hot rod shop owner, automotive designer and fabricator, and former star of the reality TV series Overhaulin on TLC.
Chip Foose (October 13, 1963) is a hot rod shop owner, automotive designer and fabricator, and former star of the reality TV series Overhaulin on TLC.
Claude Johnson
Claude M. Johnson (1852–1919) was a United States printer who was Director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing from 1893 to 1900.
Claude M. Johnson (1852–1919) was a United States printer who was Director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing from 1893 to 1900.
Clement O. Miniger
Clement O. Miniger (November 11, 1874 - April 23, 1944) was an American industrialist and philanthropist.
Clement O. Miniger (November 11, 1874 - April 23, 1944) was an American industrialist and philanthropist.
Colin Chapman
Anthony Colin Bruce Chapman CBE was an influential English design engineer, inventor, and builder in the automotive industry, and founder of Lotus Cars.
Anthony Colin Bruce Chapman CBE was an influential English design engineer, inventor, and builder in the automotive industry, and founder of Lotus Cars.
David Dunbar Buick
David Dunbar Buick (September 17, 1854 – March 5, 1929) was a Scottish-born Detroit inventor, best known for founding the Buick Motor Company.
David Dunbar Buick (September 17, 1854 – March 5, 1929) was a Scottish-born Detroit inventor, best known for founding the Buick Motor Company.
Dean Jeffries
Dean Jeffries is an American custom vehicle designer, fabricator, stuntman and stunt coordinator for motion pictures and television programs based in Los Angeles, California.
Dean Jeffries is an American custom vehicle designer, fabricator, stuntman and stunt coordinator for motion pictures and television programs based in Los Angeles, California.
Dick Dean
Dick Dean (February 9, 1933 – July 10, 2008), born Richard Dean Sawitskas Sa-wits-kas
Was an American automobile designer and builder of custom cars.
Dick Dean (February 9, 1933 – July 10, 2008), born Richard Dean Sawitskas Sa-wits-kas
Was an American automobile designer and builder of custom cars.
Duryea Brothers
Charles Edgar Duryea (December 15, 1861 – September 28, 1938) was a manufacturer of motor vehicles.
Charles Edgar Duryea (December 15, 1861 – September 28, 1938) was a manufacturer of motor vehicles.
E. J. Pennington
Edward Joel Pennington (1858 in Moores Hill, Indiana – 1911 in Springfield, Massachusetts) was an inventor and promoter of many mechanical devices, including airships, motorcycles, and a...
Edward Joel Pennington (1858 in Moores Hill, Indiana – 1911 in Springfield, Massachusetts) was an inventor and promoter of many mechanical devices, including airships, motorcycles, and a...
Eddie Rickenbacker
Edward Vernon Rickenbacker was an American fighter ace in World War I and Medal of Honor recipient.
Edward Vernon Rickenbacker was an American fighter ace in World War I and Medal of Honor recipient.
Edoardo Weber
Eduardo Weber was an Italian engineer and businessman, famous for creating the Weber carburetor.
Eduardo Weber was an Italian engineer and businessman, famous for creating the Weber carburetor.
Edward Andrew Deeds
Edward Andrew Deeds (March 12, 1874 – July 1, 1960) was an American engineer, inventor and industrialist prominent in the Dayton, Ohio area.
Edward Andrew Deeds (March 12, 1874 – July 1, 1960) was an American engineer, inventor and industrialist prominent in the Dayton, Ohio area.
Edward G. Budd
Edward Gowen Budd was an American inventor and businessman.
Edward Gowen Budd was an American inventor and businessman.
Edward S. Jordan
Edward S. (Ned) Jordan (November 21, 1882 – December 29, 1958) was an American entrepreneur, automotive industrialist and pioneer in evocative advertising copy, which he wrote and used to advert...
Edward S. (Ned) Jordan (November 21, 1882 – December 29, 1958) was an American entrepreneur, automotive industrialist and pioneer in evocative advertising copy, which he wrote and used to advert...
Edwin Rutenber
Edwin A. Rutenber (August 10, 1876–September 1962) was an inventor and businessman.
Edwin A. Rutenber (August 10, 1876–September 1962) was an inventor and businessman.
Eiji Toyoda
Eiji Toyoda is a prominent Japanese industrialist, who was largely responsible for bringing Toyota Motor Corporation to profitability and worldwide prominence during his tenure as president and ...
Eiji Toyoda is a prominent Japanese industrialist, who was largely responsible for bringing Toyota Motor Corporation to profitability and worldwide prominence during his tenure as president and ...
Elwood Haynes
Elwood P. Haynes was an American inventor, metallurgist, automotive pioneer, entrepreneur and industrialist.
Elwood P. Haynes was an American inventor, metallurgist, automotive pioneer, entrepreneur and industrialist.
Emil Jellinek
Emil Jellinek, known after 1903 as Emil Jellinek-Mercedes was a wealthy European entrepreneur who sat on the board of Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft between 1900 and 1909.
Emil Jellinek, known after 1903 as Emil Jellinek-Mercedes was a wealthy European entrepreneur who sat on the board of Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft between 1900 and 1909.
Errett Lobban Cord
Errett Lobban "E. L." Cord was a leader in United States transport during the early and middle 20th century.
Errett Lobban "E. L." Cord was a leader in United States transport during the early and middle 20th century.
Ferdinand Porsche
Ferdinand Porsche was an Austrian-German automotive engineer and honorary Doctor of Engineering.
Ferdinand Porsche was an Austrian-German automotive engineer and honorary Doctor of Engineering.
Frank Atwood Huntington
Frank Atwood Huntington (August 9, 1836 – February 16, 1925) was an American inventor.
Frank Atwood Huntington (August 9, 1836 – February 16, 1925) was an American inventor.
Franz Xaver Reimspiess
Franz Xaver Reimspiess (German: Reimspieß) (born 1900-1979) was an engineer.
Franz Xaver Reimspiess (German: Reimspieß) (born 1900-1979) was an engineer.
Fred Duesenberg
Frederick Samuel Duesenberg (December 6, 1876–July 26, 1932) was a German-born American automobile pioneer designer, manufacturer and sportsman.
Frederick Samuel Duesenberg (December 6, 1876–July 26, 1932) was a German-born American automobile pioneer designer, manufacturer and sportsman.
Frederic L. Smith
Frederic Latta Smith (February 6, 1870 – August 6, 1954) was an American football player and pioneer of the automobile business.
Frederic Latta Smith (February 6, 1870 – August 6, 1954) was an American football player and pioneer of the automobile business.
Frederick Richard Simms
Frederick Richard Simms (12 August 1863 – 22 April 1944) was a British mechanical engineer, businessman, prolific inventor and motor industry pioneer.
Frederick Richard Simms (12 August 1863 – 22 April 1944) was a British mechanical engineer, businessman, prolific inventor and motor industry pioneer.
Frederick W. Lanchester
Frederick William Lanchester, Hon FRAeS (23 October 1868 – 8 March 1946) was an English polymath and engineer who made important contributions to automotive engineering, aerodynamics and co-inve...
Frederick William Lanchester, Hon FRAeS (23 October 1868 – 8 March 1946) was an English polymath and engineer who made important contributions to automotive engineering, aerodynamics and co-inve...
Friedrich Wilhelm Sander
Friedrich Wilhelm Sander (August 25, 1885, Kłodzko – September 15, 1938) was a German pyrotechnics engineer and manufacturer remembered for his contributions to rocket-powered flight.
Friedrich Wilhelm Sander (August 25, 1885, Kłodzko – September 15, 1938) was a German pyrotechnics engineer and manufacturer remembered for his contributions to rocket-powered flight.
Gaston Chevrolet
Gaston Chevrolet (4 October 1892 – 25 November 1920) was a French-born American racecar champion driver and automobile manufacturer.
Gaston Chevrolet (4 October 1892 – 25 November 1920) was a French-born American racecar champion driver and automobile manufacturer.
George B. Selden
George B. Selden was a patent lawyer and inventor who was granted a U.S. patent for an automobile in 1895.
George B. Selden was a patent lawyer and inventor who was granted a U.S. patent for an automobile in 1895.
George Johnston (engineer)
George Johnston (1855–1945) was a Scottish engineer, who spent the early part of his career in locomotive engineering before designing and constructing Scotland's first automobile, the Mo-Car, w...
George Johnston (1855–1945) was a Scottish engineer, who spent the early part of his career in locomotive engineering before designing and constructing Scotland's first automobile, the Mo-Car, w...
Georges Bouton
Georges Bouton was a French engineer, who along with fellow Frenchman Marquis Jules-Albert de Dion, founded De Dion-Bouton in 1883.
Georges Bouton was a French engineer, who along with fellow Frenchman Marquis Jules-Albert de Dion, founded De Dion-Bouton in 1883.
Georges Roesch
Roesch, Georges was a Swiss-born automotive engineer.
Roesch, Georges was a Swiss-born automotive engineer.
Gottfried Schloemer
Gottfried Schlöemer or Godfrey Schlöemer was a coopersmith, mechanic and inventor who lived on the south side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US.
Gottfried Schlöemer or Godfrey Schlöemer was a coopersmith, mechanic and inventor who lived on the south side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US.
Gottlieb Daimler
Gottlieb Daimler was an engineer, industrial designer and industrialist born in Schorndorf, in what is now Germany.
Gottlieb Daimler was an engineer, industrial designer and industrialist born in Schorndorf, in what is now Germany.
Gustaf Larson
Erik Gustaf Larson (8 July 1887 - 4 July 1968) was a Swedish engineer and co-founder of Volvo.
Erik Gustaf Larson (8 July 1887 - 4 July 1968) was a Swedish engineer and co-founder of Volvo.
Hans Ledwinka
Hans Ledwinka was an Austrian automobile designer.
Hans Ledwinka was an Austrian automobile designer.
Hans List
Hans List (April 30, 1896 in Graz, capital of Austria's federal province Styria – September 10, 1996 in Graz) was a technical scientist and inventor and entrepreneur.
Hans List (April 30, 1896 in Graz, capital of Austria's federal province Styria – September 10, 1996 in Graz) was a technical scientist and inventor and entrepreneur.
Harry C. Stutz
Harry C. Stutz (1876 in Ohio - 1930) was a United States automobile entrepreneur, engineer, and innovator in the automobile industry.
Harry C. Stutz (1876 in Ohio - 1930) was a United States automobile entrepreneur, engineer, and innovator in the automobile industry.
Harry John Lawson
Henry John Lawson, also known as Harry Lawson, (1852–1925) was a British bicycle designer, motor industry pioneer, and fraudster.
Henry John Lawson, also known as Harry Lawson, (1852–1925) was a British bicycle designer, motor industry pioneer, and fraudster.
Harry Shelvoke
Harry Shelvoke was one of the founding members of the British coachbuilding and engineering company Shelvoke and Drewry.
Harry Shelvoke was one of the founding members of the British coachbuilding and engineering company Shelvoke and Drewry.
Harvey Samuel Firestone
Harvey Samuel Firestone (December 20, 1868 – February 7, 1938) was an American businessman, and the founder of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, one of the first global makers of auto...
Harvey Samuel Firestone (December 20, 1868 – February 7, 1938) was an American businessman, and the founder of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, one of the first global makers of auto...
Henri Perrot
Henri Perrot, born on 21 August 1883 (died in 1961) in Paris, was a French engineer who was one of the pioneers of the automobile industry from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Henri Perrot, born on 21 August 1883 (died in 1961) in Paris, was a French engineer who was one of the pioneers of the automobile industry from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Henri Rougier
Henri Louis Rougier, (28 October 1876 - July 1956) was a French sportsman, racing cyclist, pioneer aeroplane pilot and sporting motorist.
Henri Louis Rougier, (28 October 1876 - July 1956) was a French sportsman, racing cyclist, pioneer aeroplane pilot and sporting motorist.
Henry Bourne Joy
Henry Bourne Joy (November 23, 1864 – November 6, 1936) was President of the Packard Motor Car Company, and a major developer of automotive activities as well as being a social activist.
Henry Bourne Joy (November 23, 1864 – November 6, 1936) was President of the Packard Motor Car Company, and a major developer of automotive activities as well as being a social activist.
Henry Ford
Henry Ford was an American industrialist, the founder of the Ford Motor Company, and sponsor of the development of the assembly line technique of mass production.
Henry Ford was an American industrialist, the founder of the Ford Motor Company, and sponsor of the development of the assembly line technique of mass production.
Henry Hugh Peter Deasy
Henry Hugh Peter Deasy (1866 – February 1947) was an army officer, founder of the Deasy Motor Car Company and a writer.
Henry Hugh Peter Deasy (1866 – February 1947) was an army officer, founder of the Deasy Motor Car Company and a writer.
Henry Royce
Sir Frederick Henry Royce, 1st Baronet, OBE was a pioneering car manufacturer, who with Charles Stewart Rolls founded the Rolls-Royce company.
Sir Frederick Henry Royce, 1st Baronet, OBE was a pioneering car manufacturer, who with Charles Stewart Rolls founded the Rolls-Royce company.
Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin
Herbert 'Pa' Austin, 1st Baron Austin KBE (8 November 1866 – 23 May 1941) was an English automobile designer and builder who founded the Austin Motor Company.
Herbert 'Pa' Austin, 1st Baron Austin KBE (8 November 1866 – 23 May 1941) was an English automobile designer and builder who founded the Austin Motor Company.
Herbert Osbaldeston Duncan
Herbert Osbaldeston Duncan (1862–1945) was an English racing bicyclist, journalist, and pioneer of the British automobile industry.
Herbert Osbaldeston Duncan (1862–1945) was an English racing bicyclist, journalist, and pioneer of the British automobile industry.
Hiram Percy Maxim
Hiram Percy Maxim was an American radio pioneer and inventor, and co-founder of the American Radio Relay League.
Hiram Percy Maxim was an American radio pioneer and inventor, and co-founder of the American Radio Relay League.
Horace Elgin Dodge
Horace Elgin Dodge, Sr. was an American automobile manufacturing pioneer and co-founder of Dodge Brothers Company.
Horace Elgin Dodge, Sr. was an American automobile manufacturing pioneer and co-founder of Dodge Brothers Company.
Horace Rackham
Horace H. Rackham was one of the original stockholders in the Ford Motor Company and a noted philanthropist.
Horace H. Rackham was one of the original stockholders in the Ford Motor Company and a noted philanthropist.
Hélène van Zuylen
Baroness Hélène van Zuylen van Nijevelt or Hélène de Zuylen de Nyevelt de Haar, née Rothschild, was a French socialite, authoress, a sporting figure in Parisian life and a member of ...
Baroness Hélène van Zuylen van Nijevelt or Hélène de Zuylen de Nyevelt de Haar, née Rothschild, was a French socialite, authoress, a sporting figure in Parisian life and a member of ...
J. Frank Duryea
James Frank Duryea, along with his brother Charles Duryea, co-founded the Duryea Motor Wagon Company; Which built the first road-tested, gasoline-fueled automobile in America in Springfield, Mas...
James Frank Duryea, along with his brother Charles Duryea, co-founded the Duryea Motor Wagon Company; Which built the first road-tested, gasoline-fueled automobile in America in Springfield, Mas...
James Sidney Drewry
James Sidney Drewry (1883 – 14 December 1952) was a British engineer, born at Clapton, London.
James Sidney Drewry (1883 – 14 December 1952) was a British engineer, born at Clapton, London.
Jean-Albert Grégoire
Jean-Albert Grégoire (7 July 1899 in Paris-19 August 1992) was one of the great pioneers of the front-wheel drive car.
Jean-Albert Grégoire (7 July 1899 in Paris-19 August 1992) was one of the great pioneers of the front-wheel drive car.
Johann Puch
Johann Puch was an inventor and mechanic who went on to become a very significant vehicle producer in Europe.
Johann Puch was an inventor and mechanic who went on to become a very significant vehicle producer in Europe.
John DeLorean
John Zachary DeLorean was an American engineer and executive in the U.S. automobile industry, most notably with General Motors, and founder of the DeLorean Motor Company.
John Zachary DeLorean was an American engineer and executive in the U.S. automobile industry, most notably with General Motors, and founder of the DeLorean Motor Company.
John Francis Dodge
John Francis Dodge (October 25, 1864 - January 14, 1920) was an American automobile manufacturing pioneer and co-founder of Dodge Brothers Company.
John Francis Dodge (October 25, 1864 - January 14, 1920) was an American automobile manufacturing pioneer and co-founder of Dodge Brothers Company.
John Henry Knight
John Henry Knight (21 January 1847 – 22 September 1917), from Farnham, was a wealthy engineer, landowner and inventor.
John Henry Knight (21 January 1847 – 22 September 1917), from Farnham, was a wealthy engineer, landowner and inventor.
John S. Gray (Michigan)
John Simpson Gray (October 15, 1841 – July 6, 1906) was a candymaker, business man, and banker from Detroit.
John Simpson Gray (October 15, 1841 – July 6, 1906) was a candymaker, business man, and banker from Detroit.
John Siddeley, 1st Baron Kenilworth
John Davenport Siddeley, 1st Baron Kenilworth (5 August 1866 - 3 November 1956), was a captain of the automobile industry in the United Kingdom.
John Davenport Siddeley, 1st Baron Kenilworth (5 August 1866 - 3 November 1956), was a captain of the automobile industry in the United Kingdom.
John William Lambert
John William Lambert was an American automotive pioneer, inventor, and automobile manufacturer.
John William Lambert was an American automotive pioneer, inventor, and automobile manufacturer.
John Williams Stoddard
John Williams Stoddard (1 October 1837 - 18 September 1917) was a prominent manufacturer of agricultural implements and automobile pioneer.
John Williams Stoddard (1 October 1837 - 18 September 1917) was a prominent manufacturer of agricultural implements and automobile pioneer.
John Willys
John North Willys (pr. WILL-iss; October 25, 1873 – August 26, 1935) was an American automotive pioneer and statesman.
John North Willys (pr. WILL-iss; October 25, 1873 – August 26, 1935) was an American automotive pioneer and statesman.
Joseph Ledwinka
Joseph Ledwinka, December 14, 1869 – November 26, 1949 was an automobile engineer.
Joseph Ledwinka, December 14, 1869 – November 26, 1949 was an automobile engineer.
Jules-Albert de Dion
Marquis Jules Félix Philippe Albert de Dion was a pioneer of the automobile industry in France.
Marquis Jules Félix Philippe Albert de Dion was a pioneer of the automobile industry in France.
Justus B. Entz
Justus Bulkley Entz was an electrical engineer and inventor.
Justus Bulkley Entz was an electrical engineer and inventor.
János Csonka
Hungarian János Csonka (Szeged, 1852-Budapest, 1939) was the co-inventor of the carburetor with Donát Bánki, patented on February 13, 1893.
Hungarian János Csonka (Szeged, 1852-Budapest, 1939) was the co-inventor of the carburetor with Donát Bánki, patented on February 13, 1893.
József Galamb
József Galamb (Joseph A. Galamb; 3 February, 1881 - 4 December, 1955) mechanical engineer was born in Makó, Hungary.
József Galamb (Joseph A. Galamb; 3 February, 1881 - 4 December, 1955) mechanical engineer was born in Makó, Hungary.
Jørgen Skafte Rasmussen
Jørgen Skafte Rasmussen was an engineer and industrialist of Danish origin.
Jørgen Skafte Rasmussen was an engineer and industrialist of Danish origin.
Karl Benz
Karl Friedrich Benz was a German engine designer and car engineer, generally regarded as the inventor of the gasoline-powered automobile, and together with Bertha Benz pioneering founder of the ...
Karl Friedrich Benz was a German engine designer and car engineer, generally regarded as the inventor of the gasoline-powered automobile, and together with Bertha Benz pioneering founder of the ...
Karl Probst
Karl Probst was an American freelance engineer and automotive pioneer, credited with the design of the Jeep in 1940.
Karl Probst was an American freelance engineer and automotive pioneer, credited with the design of the Jeep in 1940.
Kiichiro Toyoda
Kiichiro Toyoda was a Japanese entrepreneur and the son of Toyoda Loom Works founder Sakichi Toyoda.
Kiichiro Toyoda was a Japanese entrepreneur and the son of Toyoda Loom Works founder Sakichi Toyoda.
Lee Iacocca
Lido Anthony "Lee" Iacocca is an American businessman known for engineering the Mustang, the unsuccessful Ford Pinto, being fired from Ford Motor Company, and his revival of the Chrysler Corpor...
Lido Anthony "Lee" Iacocca is an American businessman known for engineering the Mustang, the unsuccessful Ford Pinto, being fired from Ford Motor Company, and his revival of the Chrysler Corpor...
Louis Chevrolet
Louis-Joseph Chevrolet was a Swiss-born American race car driver of French descent, founder of the Chevrolet Motor Car Company in 1911 and later, the Frontenac Motor Corporation in 1916 which ma...
Louis-Joseph Chevrolet was a Swiss-born American race car driver of French descent, founder of the Chevrolet Motor Car Company in 1911 and later, the Frontenac Motor Corporation in 1916 which ma...
Louis Coatalen
Louis Hervé Coatalen (11 September 1879 – 23 May 1962) was a Breton automobile engineer.
Louis Hervé Coatalen (11 September 1879 – 23 May 1962) was a Breton automobile engineer.
Louis Delâge
Louis Delâge (March 22, 1874 – December 14, 1947), was a French pioneer automotive engineer and manufacturer.
Louis Delâge (March 22, 1874 – December 14, 1947), was a French pioneer automotive engineer and manufacturer.
Louis Renault (industrialist)
Louis Renault (February 12, 1877, Paris, France - October 24, 1944) was a French industrialist, one of the founders of Renault and a pioneer of the automobile industry.
Louis Renault (February 12, 1877, Paris, France - October 24, 1944) was a French industrialist, one of the founders of Renault and a pioneer of the automobile industry.
Lucius B. Packard
Lucius B. Packard was an American wheelwright, cabinetmaker and automobile pioneer early in the Brass car era.
Lucius B. Packard was an American wheelwright, cabinetmaker and automobile pioneer early in the Brass car era.
Lucius Copeland
Lucius Day Copeland was a pioneering 19th-century engineer and inventor from Phoenix, Arizona who demonstrated one of the first motorcycles, a steam-powered "Star" penny-farthing high-wheeled b...
Lucius Day Copeland was a pioneering 19th-century engineer and inventor from Phoenix, Arizona who demonstrated one of the first motorcycles, a steam-powered "Star" penny-farthing high-wheeled b...
Montague Napier
Montague Stanley Napier (14 April 1870 – 22 January 1931) was an English automobile and aircraft engine manufacturer.
Montague Stanley Napier (14 April 1870 – 22 January 1931) was an English automobile and aircraft engine manufacturer.
Oliver Parker Fritchle
Oliver Parker Fritchle (September 15, 1874 – August 1951) was an American chemist, storage battery innovator, and entrepreneur with electric vehicle and wind power generation businesses du...
Oliver Parker Fritchle (September 15, 1874 – August 1951) was an American chemist, storage battery innovator, and entrepreneur with electric vehicle and wind power generation businesses du...
Paul Daimler
Paul Daimler (1869, Karlsruhe – 1945, Berlin) was a German mechanical engineer who designed automobiles, heir of the Daimler company.
Paul Daimler (1869, Karlsruhe – 1945, Berlin) was a German mechanical engineer who designed automobiles, heir of the Daimler company.
Paul Jaray
Paul Jaray (Hungarian: Pál Járay), 11 March 1889 Vienna–22 September 1974 St. Gallen, was an engineer and a pioneer of automotive streamlining.
Paul Jaray (Hungarian: Pál Járay), 11 March 1889 Vienna–22 September 1974 St. Gallen, was an engineer and a pioneer of automotive streamlining.
Peter E. Martin
Peter Edmund (Ed) Martin (born Wallaceburg, Ontario 1882, died Detroit, Michigan, 1944) was a leading early production executive of the Ford Motor Company.
Peter Edmund (Ed) Martin (born Wallaceburg, Ontario 1882, died Detroit, Michigan, 1944) was a leading early production executive of the Ford Motor Company.
Peter Monteverdi
Peter Monteverdi (7 June 1934 in Binningen, Switzerland – 4 July 1998 in his Binningen apartment directly above his own car-assembly workshop) was a Swiss automaker and creator of the automobile...
Peter Monteverdi (7 June 1934 in Binningen, Switzerland – 4 July 1998 in his Binningen apartment directly above his own car-assembly workshop) was a Swiss automaker and creator of the automobile...
Ransom E. Olds
Ransom Eli Olds (June 3, 1864 – August 26, 1950) was a pioneer of the American automotive industry, for whom both the Oldsmobile and Reo brands were named.
Ransom Eli Olds (June 3, 1864 – August 26, 1950) was a pioneer of the American automotive industry, for whom both the Oldsmobile and Reo brands were named.
Reginald Walter Maudslay
Reginald Walter Maudslay (1 September 1871 – 14 December 1934) was a British car manufacturer and founder of the Standard Motor Company.
Reginald Walter Maudslay (1 September 1871 – 14 December 1934) was a British car manufacturer and founder of the Standard Motor Company.
René Bonnet
René Bonnet (Vaumas, December 27, 1904 - January 13, 1983) was a French driver and automobile constructor.
René Bonnet (Vaumas, December 27, 1904 - January 13, 1983) was a French driver and automobile constructor.
René Panhard
Louis François René Panhard (27 May 1841, Paris - 16 July 1908 La Bourboule, dept.
Louis François René Panhard (27 May 1841, Paris - 16 July 1908 La Bourboule, dept.
Rich Evans
Rich Evans is a car designer, fabricator, and painter based in Huntington Beach, California.
Rich Evans is a car designer, fabricator, and painter based in Huntington Beach, California.
Robert Bosch
Robert Bosch (September 23, 1861 - March 12, 1942) was a German industrialist, engineer and inventor, founder of Robert Bosch GmbH.
Robert Bosch (September 23, 1861 - March 12, 1942) was a German industrialist, engineer and inventor, founder of Robert Bosch GmbH.
Robert Jankel
Robert Jankel (January 1, 1938 – May 25, 2005) was arguably the world's most famous designer of limousines, armored cars and other specialty vehicles.
Robert Jankel (January 1, 1938 – May 25, 2005) was arguably the world's most famous designer of limousines, armored cars and other specialty vehicles.
Robert McLaughlin (industrialist)
Robert McLaughlin was a Canadian industrialist and businessman.
Robert McLaughlin was a Canadian industrialist and businessman.
Rumpler Tropfenwagen
The Rumpler Tropfenwagen was a car developed by Austrian engineer Edmund Rumpler.
The Rumpler Tropfenwagen was a car developed by Austrian engineer Edmund Rumpler.
Samuel McLaughlin
Colonel Robert Samuel McLaughlin, CC, ED, CD was an influential Canadian businessman and philanthropist.
Colonel Robert Samuel McLaughlin, CC, ED, CD was an influential Canadian businessman and philanthropist.
Siegfried Marcus
Siegfried Samuel Marcus (18 September 1831 – 1 July 1898) was a German-born Austrian inventor and automobile pioneer.
Siegfried Samuel Marcus (18 September 1831 – 1 July 1898) was a German-born Austrian inventor and automobile pioneer.
Soichiro Honda
Sōichirō Honda was a Japanese engineer and industrialist, and founder of Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Sōichirō Honda was a Japanese engineer and industrialist, and founder of Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Takeo Fujisawa
Takeo Fujisawa was a Japanese businessman who worked for Honda.
Takeo Fujisawa was a Japanese businessman who worked for Honda.
Tang Zhongming
Tang Zhongming (Simplified Chinese: 汤仲明, Hanyu pinyin: Tāng Zhòngmíng) (1897–1980) was a Chinese engineer and inventor.
Tang Zhongming (Simplified Chinese: 汤仲明, Hanyu pinyin: Tāng Zhòngmíng) (1897–1980) was a Chinese engineer and inventor.
Thomas B. Jeffery
Thomas B. Jeffery (5 February 1845–2 April 1910) was an inventor and manufacturer of bicycles and early automobiles.
Thomas B. Jeffery (5 February 1845–2 April 1910) was an inventor and manufacturer of bicycles and early automobiles.
Thomas Humber
Thomas Humber was a British cycle manufacturer who founded the Humber bicycle company in 1869 in Beeston, Nottinghamshire.
Thomas Humber was a British cycle manufacturer who founded the Humber bicycle company in 1869 in Beeston, Nottinghamshire.
Van Buren Sisters
Augusta and Adeline Van Buren, two sisters descandent from Martin Van Buren the eighth President of the United States and "society girls", famous for being the first women to ride 5,500 miles in...
Augusta and Adeline Van Buren, two sisters descandent from Martin Van Buren the eighth President of the United States and "society girls", famous for being the first women to ride 5,500 miles in...
Václav Klement
Václav Klement (October 16, 1868, Velvary – August 10, 1938, Mladá Boleslav) - was a Czech automotive pioneer, co-founder of what is now Škoda Auto.
Václav Klement (October 16, 1868, Velvary – August 10, 1938, Mladá Boleslav) - was a Czech automotive pioneer, co-founder of what is now Škoda Auto.
Václav Laurin
Vaclav Laurin ( 16 October 1865, Kamení u Pěnčína - 13 August 1930, Mladá Boleslav) was a Czech engineer, entrepreneur and industrialist.
Vaclav Laurin ( 16 October 1865, Kamení u Pěnčína - 13 August 1930, Mladá Boleslav) was a Czech engineer, entrepreneur and industrialist.
Walter Chrysler
Walter Percy Chrysler (April 2, 1875 – August 18, 1940) was an American machinist, railroad mechanic and manager, automotive industry executive, Freemason, and founder of the Chrysler Corporation.
Walter Percy Chrysler (April 2, 1875 – August 18, 1940) was an American machinist, railroad mechanic and manager, automotive industry executive, Freemason, and founder of the Chrysler Corporation.
Walter Flanders
Walter Emmett Flanders was a U.S. American industrialist in the machine tool and automotive industries and was an early mass production expert.
Walter Emmett Flanders was a U.S. American industrialist in the machine tool and automotive industries and was an early mass production expert.
Walter Lorenzo Marr
Walter Lorenzo Marr (August 14, 1865 - December 11, 1941) was the creator of the Marr Auto-Car Company from 1903-1904.
Walter Lorenzo Marr (August 14, 1865 - December 11, 1941) was the creator of the Marr Auto-Car Company from 1903-1904.
Wilhelm Maybach
Wilhelm Maybach (; 9 February 1846 – 29 December 1929) was an early German engine designer and industrialist.
Wilhelm Maybach (; 9 February 1846 – 29 December 1929) was an early German engine designer and industrialist.
Wilhelm von Opel
Wilhelm von Opel (* May 15, 1871; † May 2, 1948) (known as Wilhelm Opel before being granted nobility in 1917) was one of the founding figures of the German automobile manufacturer Opel.
Wilhelm von Opel (* May 15, 1871; † May 2, 1948) (known as Wilhelm Opel before being granted nobility in 1917) was one of the founding figures of the German automobile manufacturer Opel.
William C. Durant
William Crapo "Billy" Durant (December 8, 1861 – March 18, 1947) was a leading pioneer of the United States automobile industry, the founder of General Motors and Chevrolet who created the syste...
William Crapo "Billy" Durant (December 8, 1861 – March 18, 1947) was a leading pioneer of the United States automobile industry, the founder of General Motors and Chevrolet who created the syste...
William E. Metzger
William Ernest Metzger (September 30, 1868 – April 11, 1933) was an automotive pioneer and salesman from Detroit.
William Ernest Metzger (September 30, 1868 – April 11, 1933) was an automotive pioneer and salesman from Detroit.
William Hillman
William Hillman (13 November 1848 – 4 February 1921) was a British bicycle and automobile manufacturer.
William Hillman (13 November 1848 – 4 February 1921) was a British bicycle and automobile manufacturer.
William Morris, 1st Viscount Nuffield
William Richard Morris, 1st Viscount Nuffield GBE, CH (10 October 1877 – 22 August 1963), known as Sir William Morris, Bt, between 1929 and 1934 and as The Lord Nuffield betwee...
William Richard Morris, 1st Viscount Nuffield GBE, CH (10 October 1877 – 22 August 1963), known as Sir William Morris, Bt, between 1929 and 1934 and as The Lord Nuffield betwee...
Xenophon Huddy
Xenophon Pearce Huddy (1876–1943) was an American lawyer, specializing in automobile law.
Xenophon Pearce Huddy (1876–1943) was an American lawyer, specializing in automobile law.
Émile Delahaye
Emile Delahaye (October 16, 1843 – June 1, 1905) was a French automotive pioneer who founded Delahaye Automobiles.
Emile Delahaye (October 16, 1843 – June 1, 1905) was a French automotive pioneer who founded Delahaye Automobiles.
Étienne Lenoir
Jean Joseph Étienne Lenoir also known as Jean J. Lenoir (12 January 1822 - 4 August 1900) was a Belgian engineer who developed the internal combustion engine in 1858.
Jean Joseph Étienne Lenoir also known as Jean J. Lenoir (12 January 1822 - 4 August 1900) was a Belgian engineer who developed the internal combustion engine in 1858.