car timeline By KristenS Nov 15, 1769 first self propelled car was invented http://inventors.about.com/od/cstartinventions/a/Car_History.htm Oct 5, 1801 steam powered Aug 21, 1858 coal enjin Nov 21, 1889 first motor company formed Jul 7, 1894 Grand prix racing begins Dec 23, 1896 first road traffic death Nov 21, 1903 Ford car company formed Aug 24, 1997 Car manufacturers get green