November 5 1861 birth of William Doud Packard, founder of Packard Motor Corporation
November 3 1901 Henry Ford Company was founded
November 3 1911 Chevrolet Motor Car Company was established by Louis Chevrolet, his brother Arthur Chevrolet, William C. Durant and investment partners William Little (maker of the Little automobile) and former Buick owner James H. Whiting
November 3 1962 Harlow Curtice died