History of Dodge

1900 - 1910. Brothers John and Horace Dodges (John & Horace Dodge) have stopped construction of a bike and turned to making cars. In 1903 Henry Ford offered the brothers a contract for the manufacture of engines and seats on the board of directors. They entered into an agreement with Ford for the production of more mechanical parts for the new model Ford. 1910 - 1920. C is the first car rolled off the Dodge Old Betsy. The first was a Dodge truck. Soon the U.S. Army has ordered the company to be used Dodge cars in Mexico during the military operations against the military leader Pancho Villa (Pancho Villa). In 1916, Lt. George Patton (George S Patton) participated in a Dodge that can now be called the first "mechanized cavalry". Company Dodge tied a strong relationship with the U.S. Army, offering their cars under the motto «Dependable» (reliable cars). Until 1913 Dodges worked with Ford, and in 1914 the brothers founded their own company - Dodge Brothers inc. The following year, Dodges have mastered the production of the first American car with a massive open-metal welded body. In the production of Horace method introduced industrial firing the painted surfaces of bodies. Dodge cars were a great success - in 1915 they sold 45,000 units. In the late 1910's the company ranked second in the U.S. in terms of production. 1920-1930. At the pinnacle of success in 1920 by brothers died: John - of pneumonia, Horace - of cirrhosis of the liver. In 1925, bankers from New York bought the property Brothers Dodge for $ 146 million. Dodge for the first time the company released a closed car with steel body and became the first American car companies began to develop the European market. Dodge trucks were sold under the name Graham. In 1928 the company was sold to Dodge Chrysler. 1930-1940. Component parts and car parts are sent to Europe for assembly in place. New technologies and standards to ensure a comfortable car. Dodge trucks are gaining popularity in the European market. Production of trucks relocates to a Chrysler plant in the UK. Dodge provides the engine «Straight 8. In the U.S., the company produces and sells special-purpose vehicles. 1940-1950. During World War II, the company produces Dodge cars, parts and aircraft engines. Huge factory area of ??450 acres for the production of bombers built in Chicago (USA). 400,000 Dodge trucks exported to many countries around the world. They are in great demand because of their durability and reliability. During the war, widely used pickups «Pilot House Dodge Powerwagons». These pick-up of military and civil remained in production and in the postwar years, until 1970. 1950-1960. A new design «Forward Look» (look ahead), featuring a special form of the rear, curved windshield and recessed in the door handles. Dodge trucks first appeared in the movies on the big screen. In 1953 - the presentation engine Dodge Hemi V-8 / 1960-1970. Presentation monocab «Dart». Progress Technologies Company Dodge - created swivel seat and brakes with automatic adjustment. Trucks spread around the globe. The launch of Club Cab trucks with a capacity of secure cargo area, 0.96 m 3. The factory Dodge team participate in the competitions trucks. 1970-1980. Designed in the UK car Hillman Hunter? Also known as the Dodge 1500 Dodge Polara - one of the first "global" car, ie, cars manufactured in several countries. Dodge became a partner Mitsubishi to sell a small car Colt. Produced an extremely successful front-hatchback Dodge Omni. In the United States in 1978 pickup Dodge Lil Red Express to become the fastest production car. 1980-1990. Omni is equipped with high-power engines including the version, the modified Carroll Shelby. Released its first front-wheel drive pickup Dodge Rampage. At the end of the decade, going on to meet the requirements of buyers, given the green light to produce a car based on the concept car Dodge Viper. Minivan Dodge Caravan released in the U.S.. 1990-2000. Presentation of the first pickup with a convertible soft-top Dodge Dakota. For fans of Ram pickups produced in a sports performance, and started production of the first model, Quad Cab with rear doors on hinges. Dodge again involved in a race NASCAR. The successful launch of Dodge Viper.