automotive pioneers

July 4th is a day to celebrate our freedoms and honor our founding fathers–guys like Washington, Jefferson, and Hancock. But since we have motor oil on the brain, we’ve got founding fathers of a different kind on our minds. Today, we’re examining the guys responsible for creating the iconic car brands we love. We’re talking about the true

The name Hilborn is synonymous with fuel injection. Hilborn-style fuel injection systems have been around since the 1940s when Stuart Hilborn developed his first homemade fuel injection system. He proved the system’s merits on the dry lakes, where he became the first hot rodder to break the 150 mile-per-hour barrier. Stuart Hilborn passed away yesterday at the age of 96. The legend