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2016

1936-37 Flint Sit-Down Strike and first UAW-GM contract

80th anniversary, 1936-37 Flint Sit-Down Strike and first UAW-GM contract – Dec. 30, 2016-Feb. 11, 2017
Posted 12.30.2016

The 1969 Dodge Coronet Was Classic Muscle

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Posted: 12.27.2016

Ford’s Experimental Mach 2 For 1967....The One (Mustang??) That Got Away

By Wayne Ferens
Posted 12.20.2016

Looking at the Great History of Hood Ornaments

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Posted: 12.19.2016

Early Days of the Union: The Kelsey-Hayes Sit-Down Strike

Posted: 12.14.2016

Kelsey Hayes Sit-Down Strike - 1936

Dec. 14, 1936 - 80th Anniversary
Posted 12.14.16

You Just Know it’s a Packard

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images courtesy of the National Automotive Collection
Posted: 12.12.2016

Marie Luhring: First Female Truck Designer

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection
Posted: 11.30.2016

A Brief History About the Chevrolet Corvair

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images courtesy of Robert Tate
Posted: 11.15.2016

History of Hot Wheels

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images courtesy of Robert Tate's collection
Posted: 11.07.2016

Charles Brady King: The Man Who Ignited a Revolution

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images courtesy of The National Automotive History Collection
Posted: 10.31.2016

The 1930-era Cord Models Were a Simplicity of Great Auto Design

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection
Posted: 10.24.2016

The Early Days of Police Pursuit Vehicles

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection
Posted: 10.17.2016

The (short) History of the Town Shopper Concept Model

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection
Posted: 10.11.2016

Plymouth's XP-VIP Was a Great Looking Show Car for 1965

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection
Posted: 10.03.2016 

Highlighting Ford's Great Racing Past

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection
Posted: 09.26.2016 

Remembering the Great George Walter Mason

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images courtesy of the National Automobile History Collection
Posted: 09.19.2016 

Chromes, Fins & Style a Showcase of Great Auto Illustrations

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian
Images courtesy of Robert Edwards
Posted: 09.12.2016  

The Early Days of the Ambassador Bridge

By: Robert Tate
Posted: 09.06.2016 

A Legend Among the Classics: The 1957 Chevy

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Photos courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection
Posted: 08.29.2016

Remembering The Isetta, The Little Car That Could

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Photos courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection
Posted: 08.22.2016

Looking Back on Kari Anne Beebe's Great Career

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Photos courtesy of The Detroit Metro Times
Posted: 08.15.2016

Remembering The Great Michael Burton

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection
Posted: 08.08.2016

Looking Back at The Very Early Days of Automobile Manufacturing

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection
Posted: 08.01.2016

Remembering Detroit's Tribute to the 1959 DeSoto Models

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection
Posted: 07.25.2016

1954 Was A Great Year for Ford Design And Sales

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection
Posted: 07.18.2016

A Brief History of the Model Products Corporation

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images courtesy of Robert Tate's collection
Posted: 07.11.2016

Micheal Simcoe Taking Over Great Legacy at General Motors

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection
Posted: 07.05.2016

Only in A Jeep: A Brief Early History of the Jeep Legacy

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images from Robert Tate's collection
Posted: 06.28.2016

Jay Koka's Automotive Illustrations Have Inspired Generations

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images courtesy of Jay Koka
Posted: 06.20.2016

Looking at the History of Self-driving Cars

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images courtesy of Robert Tate's collection
Posted: 06.13.2016

Remembering the Great Legacy of the Lincoln Motor Car Co.

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection
Posted: 06.06.2016

Bill Robinson: Automotive Historian and Great Designer

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images courtesy of Bill Robinson, Michael Clark, Dave Lang Stone
Posted: 05.31.2016

Reflecting on the Final Models Produced by Hudson

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images courtesy of Robert Tate's collection
Posted: 05.23.2016 

The 1930s Marked the Peak of Cadillac Style

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection
Posted: 05.17.2016  

Highlighting the Great Racing Career of Rick Mears

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images-Courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection
Posted: 05.09.2016 

Prince and His 'Little Red Corvette'

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images courtesy of Robert Tate's collection 
Posted: 05.02.2016 

Remembering the Great Achievements of Preston Tucker

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Photos courtesy of the National Automotive Heritage Collection
Posted: 04.25.2016

A Brief History of the Chevrolet Camaro

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian
Images courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection
Posted: 04.20.2016

Auto Miniature Collecting Can Be a Lifelong Passion for Many

By: Robert Tate
Photos courtesy of Boyd Huppert/Lisa Lundstrom and Robert Tate
Posted: 04.12.2016

1953 Chevrolet Trucks Were Great Looking Models

By: Robert Tate
Photos courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection
Posted: 04.04.2016

Richard Teague: Automotive Renaissance Man

By: Robert Tate
Photos courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection/Robert Tate's collection
Posted: 03.29.2016 

The Great Craftsmanship of Gerald Wingrove

By: Robert Tate
Photos courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection
Posted: 03.23.2016  

Remembering the 1967 Dodge Deora Concept Truck

By: Robert Tate
Photos courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection
Posted: 03.15.2016 

Janet Guthrie Had a Great Career and a Passion for Auto Racing

By: Robert Tate
Photos courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection
Posted: 03.07.2016  

1957-1958 Were Good Years for Plymouth Styling

By: Robert Tate
Photos courtesy of Robert Tate's collection
Posted: 03.01.2016 

The 1940 Willys Cars Were Stylish, Powerful and Affordable

By: Robert Tate
Photos courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection
Posted: 02.24.2016

Ed Welburn: Trail Blazer, Inspiration and One of the World's Best Auto Designers

By: Robert Tate
Photos courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection
Posted: 02.15.2016

The 1966 Dodge Dart Models Were Seeking Rebel Drivers

By: Robert Tate
Photos courtesy of Robert Tate's collection
Posted: 02.09.2016

Cycling and the Early Days Before Automobiles

By: Robert Tate
Photos courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection and Robert Tate's collection
Posted: 02.01.2016

Robert Lutz: A Great Car Guy and One of the Best Automotive Experts

By: Robert Tate
Photos courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection
Posted: 01.25.2016

Remembering the Men and Women of the Briggs Manufacturing Company

By: Robert Tate
Photos courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection and Robert Tate's collection
Posted: 01.19.2016

From 1965 to 2016, the Detroit Auto Show is a Major Part of History

By: Robert Tate
Photos courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection
Posted: 01.08.2016

A Brief History of the John C Lodge Freeway

By: Robert Tate
Photos courtesy of The National Automotive History Collection
Posted: 01.04.2016

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