American Automobile Centennial Celebration: Corporate Highlights

07/02/96

Ford
1903:    Henry Ford and 11 associates form Ford Motor Company.
1908:    Production of Model T begins
1911:    Henry Ford wins Selden patent suit
1995:    Beginning of Ford 2000 global organization.

Dodge
1914:    John and Horace Dodge start constructing cars
1928:    Walter Chrysler buys Dodge
1965-68: High performance ads...Dodge Rebellion and Scat Packers
         are aimed at younger buyers.
1983:    Minivans are introduced
1992:    Dodge Viper debuts

Buick
1908:    David Dunbar Buick sells his company to G.M.
1933     Harlow Curtice named General Mgr. at Buick and revives
         sales growth.
1949:    Buick Riviera hardtop is unveiled and starts all new    
         styling trends.
1984:    Buick sets all-time sales record of 941,611 units.
1985:    Construction begins on Buick City complex.

Chevrolet
1912:   Chevy debuts the first 6 cylinder car
1927:   Chevrolet takes sales lead away from Ford
1953:   Corvette "Blue Flame six" plastic sports car debuts
1978:   Company sets sales record,cars/trucks 3,582,147
 90s:   Company launches new products to up sales. 

Bill Maloney -- The Auto Channel