This Day in Auto History: 21 JULY

7.21.1926 Frederick John Mancheski of Echlin Inc. is born in Stevens Point, WI

7.21.1936 The 1934 DeSoto “Winged Goddess” mascot is patented by designer Herbert V. Henderson

7.21.1949 The first Jaguar XK120 released for public sale (serial #66002) is shipped to Sydney, NSW, Australia

7.21.1965 Racer Jovy Marcelo is born in the Philippines

7.21.1991 Racer Paul Warwick is killed at age 22 when he crashes during the Gold Cup race at the Oulton Park circuit in England

Source: Automobile History Day By Day, by Douglas A. Wick
Photo Credit: http://oldcarandtruckpictures.com/Airflow/1934_DeSoto_Airflow_Coach.jpg