The 1964 Ford Thunderbolt holds the distinction of being America’s first factory-built drag racing car. Ford developed the Fairlane Thunderbolt specifically for the NHRA’s Super Stock class.

From war-torn battlefields to roaring race tracks, the story of Dodge is one of bold innovation, muscle, and unmistakable American grit. Founded in the early 1900s by the Dodge brothers,John and ...

When Johnson missed one such date (due to family issues), Dodge replaced him with Charlie Allen, who later bought and resold the car without racing it. Where it's been the last 40 years is anybody ...

According to Dodge Garage, the Dodge Brothers built just 249 cars that first year, but by 1919, the company's production had expanded to more than 100,000 units a year, ...

On Nov. 14, 1914, the first Dodge Brothers automobile rolled out of their factory in Hamtramck, Mich. It was a solid, no-nonsense car and, with the Dodge reputation for quality, the car was an ...

Four months later, on Nov. 14, the Dodge boys' first vehicle, the Model 30-35 touring car, left Hamtramck and drove into history. For $785 — almost $300 more than the Model T's price of $490 ...