Honest Charley, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American businessperson
Date of Birth: 18-Jan-1905
Place of Birth: Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Date of Death: 26-Oct-1974
Profession: business magnate
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About Honest Charley
- Honest Charley was an American businessman and pioneer in the high performance automotive parts industry.
- Born Charles Edward Card Jr.
- (January 18, 1905 – October 26, 1974), he was known throughout the racing and hot rod communities by the trade name Honest Charley.
- In 1948 he created the Honest Charley's Speed Shop in Chattanooga, Tennessee in the United States.
- The company became well known for its unique and entertaining catalogs which were originally hand drawn.
- Honest Charley's also attracted the attention of the aftermarket parts industry for its innovative distribution techniques.
- He was a racing enthusiast, patron and sponsor.
- He was a USAC Life Time Member with member number 121 and early member of the Indy 500 Old Timers Club.
- In 1970 he became the second inductee into Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Hall of Fame.
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