314 Automobile History, Part II

314 Automobile History, Part II

History | Registration opens 12/3/24 9:00 AM EST

701 Briarcliff Avenue Oak Ridge, TN 37830 United States
F-110
Monday, February 17, 2025 (one day)
9:30 AM-10:40 AM EST on Mon

314 Automobile History, Part II

History | Registration opens 12/3/24 9:00 AM EST

In this class we will discuss the evolution of automobiles from the earliest beginnings to modern times. Highlights will include American contributions; primarily focusing on competition and rapidly changing technologies of the 20th century.

Alex Gabbard

Alex Gabbard went off to college to study mechanical engineering and was drafted into the Vietnam conflict. After returning to college, he studied atomic physics and had a career doing research in civilian applications of energy at ORNL. He is now retired and enjoys restoring old cars and writing. He has written many books about his interests and has published 37 books.