August 31, 1869 – The first automobile death
August 31, 2022
On this day in 1869, Mary Ward unfortunately made her way into the history books, as she is believed to
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August 30, 1980 – “On the Road Again” hits the charts
August 30, 2022
On this day in 1980, Willie Nelson’s hit song “On the Road Again” entered the Billboard 100 charts at #78.
August 20, 2011 – A Ferrari breaks the record for most expensive car sold at auction
August 20, 2022
On this day in 2011 a 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, the first one to be built, sold at the
August 19, 1958 – The last Packard
August 19, 2022
On this day in 1958 the last vehicle to carry the Packard name rolled off the assembly line. After a
August 18, 1957 – Stirling Moss wins an F1 race in a British car for the first time
August 18, 2022
Formula One driver Stirling Moss placed first at the Pescara Grand Prix in a Vanwall 57 on this day in
August 17, 1915 – The electric starter is patented
August 17, 2022
The name Charles Kettering may not ring any bells unless you are familiar with Kettering University in Flint, Michigan, but
August 15, 1938 – Nicola Romeo of ALFA Romeo dies
August 15, 2022
In 1911 Italian Nicola Romeo started a company that manufactured mining machines called Ing. Nicola Romeo e Co. The company
August 14, 1988 – Enzo Ferrari dies
August 14, 2022
Enzo Ferrari, the founder of the sports car company that bears his name, passed away on this day in 1988
August 11, 1965 – The Ford Bronco debuts
August 11, 2022
In the late 1950s and early 1960s, the hot car to have for many WWII vets wasn’t a car at
Gas Monkey Galaxie – Running 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 (really cheap!)
August 10, 2022
Ole Richard Rawlings is passing on a stalled restoration project that could be a great score for someone looking for
August 9, 1917 – Barney Oldfield sets new speed records in Golden Submarine
August 9, 2022
After Bob Burman, a close friend of fellow racing great Barney Oldfield, died when his open cockpit car rolled over
Rare Air – 1925 Franklin barn find
August 6, 2022
Despite wearing a radiator like grille, this 1925 Franklin for sale in Huntsville, Alabama doesn’t have a water-cooled system. Yep,
Rusty & Fast – 1951 Ford Hot Rod (Cheap!)
August 4, 2022
They say all the good deals are gone. Who are they, anyway? Who cares, because you just came across a
August 3, 1960 – Lee Petty races sons Richard Petty & Maurice Petty for first and only time
August 3, 2022
On this day in 1960 Maurice Petty made his NASCAR Cup Series debut at Dixieland Speedway in Birmingham, Alabama. At
JDM for Sale! – 1996 Daihatsu Midget II
August 3, 2022
Some of the hottest cars in the USA are ones built for the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) at least 25
August 2, 1967 – 1970 Chevelle Clay Model documented (plus Chevelles for sale!)
August 2, 2022
With the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle being one of the most well-known and sought after muscle cars, it’s funny to think
August 1, 1964 – Don Garlits becomes first drag racer to hit 200 mph in 1/4 mile
August 1, 2022
On this day in 1964 legendary drag racer Don Garlits become the first drag racer to break 200 miles per
What’s in the Barn? A 1959 Cadillac!
August 1, 2022
The choice without a compromise! That’s just one way Cadillac marketed its 1959 lineup. The ad guys sure had some
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