History of Cars

first self running car

Feb 26, 1769

Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot is credited with building the first full-scale self-propelled mechanical vehicle or car in about 1769; he created a steam-powered tricycle.

Karl Benz first car

Nov 25, 1844

Karl Benz was born November 25, 1844 in Germany. A mechanical engineer. He designed and built the first practical car powered by an internal-combustion engine.

First gasoline powered car

Dec 31, 1879

The first stationary gasoline engine developed by Karl Benz, and it ran for the first time on new years eve

First Gas pump

Sep 5, 1885

The first gasoline pump was invented and sold by Sylvanus Bowser in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This pump was not used for automobiles, as they were not yet being sold. It was instead used for some kerosene lamps and stoves

First race car made

Nov 22, 1895

In 1895 the first true race was held, from Paris to Bordeaux, France, and back, a distance of 1,178 km. The winner made an average speed of 24.15 kph. Organized automobile racing began in the United States with an 87-km race from Chicago to Evanston, Illinois, and back on Thanksgiving Day in 1895.

Henry Ford introduces the Model T

Mar 9, 1908

this model t car introduced by ford motors. this is significant because of the model t was one of the most bought cars and it revolutionized the automobile industry.

First car body completely made of steel

Mar 9, 1994

dodge motor company created the first all steel body car. this is helpful because accidents were more safe with a steel body.

Fastest car in the world

Nov 9, 2017

Hennessy venom F5 is the fastest car as speeds as 301 MPH