Packard (formerly the Packard Motor Car Company) was an American company that made luxury cars in Detroit, Michigan. The first Packard cars were made in 1899, and the last Packard cars were built in South Bend, Indiana, in 1958. Packard was one of the “Three Ps,” along with the Peerless Motor Company and the Pierce-Arrow.
The Hudson Motor Car Company produced Hudson and other branded cars in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., from 1909 to 1954. In 1954, Hudson combined with Nash-Kelvinator to create American Motors Corporation (AMC). The Hudson name was used until the 1957 model year, after which it was no longer used.
Louis-Joseph Chevrolet was born in Switzerland but lived in America. He was a racing car driver, mechanic, and business owner. He helped start the Chevrolet Motor Car Company in 1911.
• Charles Fisher (1789–1849), American politician • Charles Fisher (1808–1880), Canadian lawyer and politician • Charles Fisher (1865–unknown), Canadian politician from the Northwest Territories • Charles W. Fisher (1866–1919), Canadian politician • Charles W. Fisher (1896–1981), politician from California, United States • Charles Thompson Fisher (1846–1930), American farmer and politician from Wisconsin • Charles M.
Edward Fisher (lived from around 1627 to 1655) was an English religious writer. Fisher is often linked to the initials “E.F.,” the author of The Marrow of Modern Divinity (1645), a book that helped explain the idea of unconditional grace. This work became central to the later Marrow Controversy.
Benjamin Briscoe was born on May 1867 in Detroit, Michigan. He lived until June 26, 1945. He was an automobile pioneer and a business leader.
Murder 101 is a series of four mystery films created specifically for television. These films were shown on the Hallmark Channel and the Hallmark Movie Channel. The movies feature Dick Van Dyke and his son, Barry Van Dyke.
Ransom Eli Olds was born on June 3, 1864, and died on August 26, 1950. He was an American businessman and leader who helped start the American car industry. The Oldsmobile and REO car brands were named after him.
Horace Elgin Dodge Sr. (May 17, 1868 – December 10, 1920) was an American early leader in car manufacturing. He helped found the Dodge Brothers Company.
John Francis Dodge was born on October 25, 1864, and died on January 14, 1920. He was an American pioneer in automobile manufacturing and a co-founder of Dodge Brothers Company.