The first Ford Model T car was assembled.
Only 1,000 of these early Model T’s were produced.
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Oldsmobile is founded by Ransom Eli Olds of Olds Motor Works.
Volkswagen's iconic Type 2 Kombi first began production.
The American Motors Corporation, best known for creating the Jeep, was bought out by Chrysler.
Tesla Motors was incorporated in Palo Alto, California, US.
Sir Malcolm Campbell broke the world record speed exceeding 300 mph on the Bonneville Flats, Utah, US.
