John William Lambert (January 29, 1860 May 20, 1952) was an American automobile manufacturer pioneer and inventor. He is the inventor of the first practical American gasoline automobile. In 1891, he built a working gasoline automobile and took it on the streets of Ohio City for experimental drives. He had over 600 patents.
Lambert had more than 600 inventions.
Lambert died in Anderson, Indiana, on May 20, 1952.
Lambert Days is celebrated in Ohio City.