Horseless Horse Show This Date In Automotive History Nov 3, 1900 Bonus273 NAPODPOMO3
First Grand Auto Show, 1900 Nov 3
On this day in 1900, the first modern automotive spectacle ignited Madison Square Garden in New York City. Though there had been other auto shows, it was the first colossal display, and the first endorsed by an automobile group, the Automobile Club of America. For a staggering $0.50 – roughly $18.50 today – guests marveled at over 66 exhibitors, presenting a mere 31 vehicles to over 10,000 awestruck attendees.
The week-long extravaganza, known as the Horseless Horse Show, showcased breathtaking feats of braking and acceleration. A specially crafted ramp exhibited the hill-climbing prowess of various automobiles. Among the highlights was Ransom E. Ohl's unveiling of his curved-dash runabout prototype, the first mass-produced car in the world. Between 1901 and 1907, it retailed for $650 – approximately $24,000 today.
Curiously, none of the automakers participating in this historic event have survived to this day.
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