The Automotive Hall of Fame is an American museum. It was founded in 1939 and has over 800 worldwide inductees. The facility is associated with The Henry Ford museum. It is part of the MotorCities National Heritage Area.
The 1939 New York World's Fair was the first exposition to be based on the future. General Motors, Ford and Chrysler all gave visitors a glimpse of new technologies from "the world of tomorrow." Its mission was to perpetuate the memories of the early automotive pioneers. Called the "Automobile Old Timers," the group was dedicated to honoring automotive people from all parts of the worldwide automotive industry.
Today, the Automotive Hall of Fame attracts visitors from around the world. It is located next door to The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan. It is also within the MotorCities National Heritage Area, an affiliate of the National Park Service dedicated to preserving and promoting the automotive and labor heritage of Michigan.