By Matt Wolfe Warren Avis always had a strong for desire adventure and independence. A quintessential entrepreneur, Avis relentlessly opened and grew businesses throughout his career, but his most profitable venture was his entry into the rental car business. Avis formulated his unique concept for a rental car business while he was in the military. A combat pilot for the Air Force during WWII, Avis was constantly frustrated by the lack of good ground transportation

By Matt Wolfe Founded by Hamilton Carhartt (pictured right) in Detroit, Carhartt Inc. has been making durable work apparel since 1889. Carhartt became the clothing brand of choice for numerous railroad workers during the turn of the century, and the company’s apparel later became a common uniform for construction workers, farmers, and numerous other blue collar trades. What isn’t as well known about the prominent purveyor of overalls is its brief foray into automobile manufacturing.

By Matt Wolfe Thanksgiving is a time for many families to come together and appreciate what life has given them. In honor of this yearly tradition, we’ve put together a list of cars that our inductee’s and their families can be thankful for. Walter Owen Bentley; 1928 Bentley Speed Six An heir to the family’s mining and banking corporation, Walter Owen Bentley could have lived a life of ease. Instead, he chose a hands-on career

The Ford Rotunda building burned to the ground on November 9th 1962. Though there were no major injuries, the fire destroyed more than just a structure. The Rotunda was an iconic attraction; drawing more visitors during the 1950’s than the Statue of Liberty, the Washington Monument, and Yellowstone National Park. It showcased Detroit’s auto industry at the peak of its prosperity and was a cultural epicenter for the region. Completed in 1933 and designed by