| This Day in Auto History: 4.27.1907
The first production Chadwick is given its initial road test with company Sales manager Harold B. Larzelere driving in the company of journalist “Hugh Dolnar”
4.27.1920
Tommy Milton, driving a 16-cylinder Duesenberg Special at Daytona Beach, Fl, records a one-way run of 156.046 mph, a world record although not officially recognized as a new land speed record
4.27.1926
The Packard Motor Car Company is given trademark protection for its “Ask The Man Who Owns One” advertising slogan
4.27.1943
Racer Helmut Marko is born in Graz, Austria
4.27.1959
The Ford Motor Company announces that they will no longer abide by the Automobile Manufacturers Association (AMA) safety agreement and will market high-performance options
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