[Auto/Moto] The 5 oldest car brands in the world

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There are around 60 million cars made every year these days, but how much do we really know about the history behind the car brands we see on the roads every day? From one that was originally a manufacturer of marine engines, to another that started out as a family-owned mill in the 18th century, each car brand has a rich history of its own, and it is this that makes the car brands what they are today. Read on to discover the five oldest car brands in the world.

 

 

5. Rolls-RoyceOne of the most beloved car brands in the luxury car industry, Rolls Royce was founded in 1906 by Henry Royce, a successful engineer, and Charles Rolls, owner of the UK’s first car dealerships. And so the great partnership was born. Rolls-Royce achieved early success with the Silver Ghost, which was awarded the ‘Best Car in the World’ after breaking several records. The Silver Ghost travelled from London to Glasgow 27 times, covering an incredible distance of 14,371 miles consecutively, and breaking the record for the longest non-stop journey in a reliable and comfortable car. Rolls-Royce, now owned by BMW, remains one of the most respected car manufacturers in the world.

 

 

 

4. FordHenry Ford's first vehicle was created in 1886 and had a modest four-horsepower engine. It was not until 1903 that the Ford Company was founded. Despite being one of the oldest car manufacturers in the world, what made Ford so famous was its revolutionary advances in the assembly line and mass production. This style of manufacturing meant that cars could be made more cheaply and sold at a lower price, giving hundreds of thousands of Americans the chance to own a car for the first time. The production of the Model T gave freedom to many Americans who previously could not afford to travel, and revolutionised not only the way cars were made but also their importance in society.

 

3. FiatFiat was founded in 1899. It is still Italy's leading car brand, and is well known throughout Europe. In the late 1910s, Giovanni Agnelli, then managing director, visited Henry Ford's factory and was so impressed with the production line that when he returned to Italy he implemented the same system at Fiat. This new way of making cars in Italy led to the creation of the Lingotto factory, which is famous for having a huge oval test track on its roof.

 

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