Background
Brownell, David Wheaton was born on February 17, 1941 in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Frank Wheaton and Mary Katherine (Coughlin) Brownell.
Brownell, David Wheaton was born on February 17, 1941 in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Frank Wheaton and Mary Katherine (Coughlin) Brownell.
Student, College General Education, Boston University, 1959-1961; Bachelor of Science in Visual Design, Durfee College, Fall River, 1964.
Chief copywriter, Goldsmith-Tregar Advertising Company, Providence, 1969-1971; editor, Old Cars (newspaper, Krause Publs.), Iola, Wisconsin, 1971-1977; editor, Cars & Parts, 1977-1978; editor, Special-Interest Autos, since 1978; editor, Hemmings Motor News, since 1983.
Member selection committee Automotive Organisation Team Hall of Fame, 1977-1997. Served with United States Coast Guard Reserve, 1965. Member Antique Automobile Club American, Veterinary Motor Car Club American (president chapter 1958, 66), Milestone Car Society (honorary life), Society Automotive Historians (director, president 1981), International Motor Press Association, Guild Motoring Writers, Vintage Sports Car Club American (board directors 1989-1997).