David Hayward's Automotive History website

[c dressel]

Well done, love the history lessons keep it going

[Mike K]

So much to read there David . Well done .

Billy Durant ... what a character and the father of the GM setup

Reading the link with the BUICK engine and OPEL reminds of a visit to a chap in Melbourne who had a beautiful BUICK Marquette 2 door coupe in his Garage . He also owned a vintage VELIE car he had bought in the 1950's .

[Phil Waterman]

Hi David

Only had a short time this morning to take a look at your new site, had to get out and work on the trucks. But from a quick look I suspect I'll spend a good bit of time reading and enjoying.

My wife will probably reading through it as well her father was with GM from the 20s into 50s so GM History of that period is interest to Margaret as well.

Cheers and keep up the good work.

Phil

[Hanno Spoelstra]

I am looking into the operations of GM India, and while searching I found back the website of the late David Hayward. It is utterly informative and worthy of bringing it back to your attention

"David Hayward's Automotive History - This site has been established in order to publish various Working Papers for general study and comment on automotive history."

http://gmhistory.chevytalk.org/

Hayward.jpg

[Bob Carriere]

Ten years already...... but not forgotten...

Hanno how can a reader save this copyrighted document for more leisurely reading.........

Thanks

Bob C.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Researching General Motors Near East SA in Egypt, one comes across some interesting snippets.

The General Motors Near East SA logo:
GM Near East SA logo.jpg
Source: https://www.cambridge.org/core/servi...ine-192248.pdf


Correspondences between Mehmet Ali Alevli And General Motors Near East S.A. about the delivery of 40 trucks to Egypt in 1944:
GM Near East SA correspondence aug-1944.jpg
Source: https://archives.saltresearch.org/ha...3456789/125121


And an advert showing the global reach of General Motors:
Why GM can give more value.jpg
Source: https://www.afsa.org/sites/default/f...eptember_0.pdf

[Bob Carriere]

Hi Hanno

The letter of August 44 ...... does it in any way relate to the strange acquisition of the first 40 trucks for the LRDG...... or late replacements for them.....

Cheers