55PackardGuy After reading the orginal forum, that this began in, you are forgetting that NO 2 on the list has been challenged. This pertains to Steering Wheel 1901 no U. S. models cited. How could have over looked Packard53's list on page 4. To refresh your memory below you find a list of U.S. auto manufactures using a steering wheel, before Packard, or using said item at the same time Packard did. 1895 Spahr Runabout Millerberg, Ohio 1896 Bird Trap Auto Buggy Buffalo, New York 1899 Columbia Mark VIII Hartford, Connecticut 1901 Gas Mobile Phaeton Marion New, Jersey 1901 Frisbe Roadster Middle Town, Connecticut 1901 Fey Touring Northfield, Minnesota 1901 Crestmobile Model C Cambridge, Massachusetts 1901 Automotor Springfield, Massachusetts 1901 Winton Runabout Cleveland, Ohio 1901 Stearns Cleveland, Ohio As can be seen these automobiles places of production the USA. THE GREAT GRAND WIZARD