Founded in 1910 as A.L.F.A. by Ugo Stella in Milan. First car was 24 HP designed by Giuseppe Merosi. Acquired by Nicola Romeo in 1915, expanded into heavy machinery. Renamed Alfa Romeo in 1920 with Torpedo 20-30 HP as first model
W.O. Bentley founded Bentley Motors in 1919 in Cricklewood, London. Captain Barnato acquired Bentley in 1925, investing heavily to fund the business. Bentley won six consecutive Le Mans races between 1924 and 1930. The company faced financial difficulties after the 1929 Wall Street Crash
Founded in 1931 by Ferdinand Porsche with Adolf Rosenberger and Anton Piëch. Initially developed Volkswagen Beetle for German government. Produced military versions of Beetle during World War II. Ferry Porsche built first Porsche 356 after father's arrest in 1945
Introduced as Toyota Corona Mark II as alternative to Crown. Featured unique 1.9L 8R and 2.0L 18R engines. Initially offered as sedan, station wagon, coupé, and pickup. Topped Toyopet Store lineup until 1989
Mini was first produced as a car model by BMC in 1959. Original Mini featured distinctive front-wheel-drive layout. Mini Cooper S won Monte Carlo Rally four times between 1964-1967. Mini became independent brand in 1969, replacing Austin and Morris names
VIN appears under windshield on driver's side. Found on inside jamb of driver's side door. Typically located on lower left-hand side of dashboard. May be on frame near windshield washer container. Sometimes found under spare tire in trunk