This Day in Auto History: 1.31.1888 "Karl Hamlen Martin, builder of the Martin Wasp, is born in Buffalo,NY" 1.31.1905 Clement Smith is issued a United States patent for his steeringgear and linkage design 1.31.1931 "Sir Walrond Sinclair, Managing Director of the British GoodrichRubber Company Ltd., and Richard S. Witchell, Works Manager since 1921,are elected as Directors of Bentley Motors, Ltd." 1.31.1942 "The last pre-World War II Studebaker produced, a President SkywaySedan" 1.31.1954 The 1954 Willys Aeros are introduced

Source: Automobile History Day By Day, by Douglas