August 2, 2000 – BMW announces a new MINI Cooper
August 2, 2024
August 2, 2000, marked a significant day in automotive history when BMW officially announced its plans to produce a new
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August 1, 1947 – Ferdinand Porsche released from jail
August 1, 2024
August 1, 1947, marked a significant day in the life of the automotive engineering pioneer, Ferdinand Porsche. After enduring a
Video: Exploring an Abandoned Junkyard Full of Old VWs
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What makes us lust after rust? The thrill of the chase? The “what if?”
July 31, 1981 – The last St. Louis Corvette
July 31, 2024
The Chevrolet Corvette, one of America’s most iconic sports cars, has a storied history that began with its prototype assembly
July 30, 2003 – The last Original VW Beetle is Built
July 30, 2024
On this day in 2003 the last production Type 1 VW Beetle rolled off the assembly line. The need for
July 29, 1909 – General Motors buys Cadillac
July 29, 2024
When General Motors (GM) purchased Cadillac on this day in 1909 for $4.5 million in GM stock, Cadillac was already
July 28, 1973 – The Watkins Glen Woodstock You’ve Never Heard Of
July 28, 2024
There many not have been any cars on Watkins Glen Grand Prix Raceway on this day in 1973, but 600,000
July 27, 1948 – Bentley Boy Woolf Barnato dies
July 27, 2024
On this day in 1948, British auto racer “Bentley Boy” Woolf Barnato passed away at the age of 52. Barnato
July 26, 1896 – Bentley racing legend Tim Birkin was born
July 26, 2024
On July 26, 1896, a legend was born in the world of motorsport. Tim Birkin, a British race car driver,
A Pontiac Pony with a Hollywood Tie
July 25, 2024
Can you name the movie that this bright and cheery 1978 Pontiac Firebird starred in? We’ll get to the answers
July 25, 1945 – Kaiser-Frazer is founded
July 25, 2024
Perhaps naming a car company Kaiser at the end of WWII wasn’t the best idea?
Playing Cops & Robbers 1985 Ford LTD Detective Car Could Be Yours — Cheap!
July 24, 2024
Imagine cruising the streets in a piece of history – a 1985 Ford LTD that once served as a detective
July 24, 2017 – Jaguar Unleashes the XJR575 with Crazy Interview
July 24, 2024
On July 24, 2017, Jaguar made a thrilling addition to its lineup with the official launch of the Jaguar XJR575,
The Wienermobile Crashed & You Can Help Restore It
July 23, 2024
The beloved Wienermobile, a cherished piece of Americana, recently had an unfortunate accident in Chicago, sustaining significant damages. This iconic
July 23, 2006 – The Cougar Ace car carrier lists, 4,703 Mazdas later crushed
July 23, 2024
On this day in 2006 the MV Cougar Ace, a Singapore-flagged car carrier vessel, was just south of the Aleutian
July 22, 1934 – Car loving crook John Dillinger shot dead in Chicago
July 22, 2024
Public enemy number 1, John Dillinger, was shot and killed outside the Biograph Theather on this day in 1934. After
July 21, 1987 – The Ferrari F40 debuts
July 21, 2024
When the Ferrari F40 made its public debut on this day in 1987, 89 year old Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari
July 20, 1894 – Transportation baron E.L. Cord is born
July 20, 2024
Yesterday we discussed an invention that revolutionized automotive design, pop up headlights that were first featured on the 1936 Cord
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