The Automobile and American Life

This blog will expand on themes and topics first mentioned in my book, "The Automobile and American Life." I hope to comment on recent developments in the automobile industry, reviews of my readings on the history of the automobile, drafts of my new work, contributions from friends, descriptions of the museums and car shows I attend and anything else relevant. Copyright 2009-2026, by the author.

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

How to replace the odometer gear in your Volvo 850 so it will count mile...

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IF YOU ARE GOING TO TAKE ON THE ODOMETER REPAIR ON YOUR VOLVO 850, THIS IS THE VIDEO YOU SHOULD FOLLOW. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BE...
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IPD Volvo - 850 Odometer Gear -- This video is misleading concerning the task at hand

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Hi folks -- of late I have been dealing with a broken odometer on my 1996 Volvo 850 Turbo. I used this video as a guide -- I suggest you rat...
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Thursday, September 9, 2021

Adolf Daimler and the Herkomer-Konkurrenz Rallies, 1905-1907

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150 years ago, Adolf Daimler was born as the second son of Gottlieb Daimler on 8 September 1871 in Karlsruhe. Like his brother Paul Daimler ...
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Friday, September 3, 2021

Mercedes-Benz Introduces Three Models at the 1961 IAA Show in Frankfurt (W 111, W 110)

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The Mercedes-Benz stand at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt am Main, 21 September to 1 October 1961. Prof. Fritz Nallinger (r...
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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Chancellor Adenauer's Mercedes-Benz 300 (W 186) dates back to 1951

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Mercedes-Benz 300 (W 189) used by Konrad Adenauer Statesmanlike:  Black paintwork and subtle chrome trim, paired up with plenty of space and...
Friday, August 27, 2021

A 1910 Speed-Trap: Mr. Ketchum, of Sandusky, Ohio -- Taken from Harriet White Fisher, "World-Tour in a Motor," 1911

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Harriet White Fisher was the first woman to circle the globe in a car, although she did not drive it -- she was chauffeured. "World-Tou...
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