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The 1950s were a time of great innovation and experimentation in the automotive industry. Designers were free to let their
April 4, 1929 – Carl Benz dies
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Carl Benz was a German engineer and inventor, born on November 25, 1844, in Mühlburg, which is now part of
April 3, 2006 – The last Lincoln LS
April 4, 2023
The Lincoln LS is a luxury sedan Lincoln built from 1999 to 2006, beginning with the 2000 model year. The
Top 5 Classic Cars for Sale on Craigslist – Week of April 3, 2023
April 3, 2023
This week’s top 5 classic cars for sale on Craigslist is a hodge-podge of American iron from between 1948 and
April 1, 1932 – Franklin introduces its V12
April 1, 2023
Founded in Syracuse, New York, at the turn of the 20th Century, Franklin is best known for its unwavering commitment
March 31, 1998 – NASCAR pioneer and champ Tim Flock dies
March 31, 2023
Julius Timothy (Tim) Flock, a pioneering NASCAR driver, passed away at the age of 73 on this day in 1998.
March 30, 1998 – Porsche delivers its final air-cooled car to Seinfeld + Top 5 Jerry Seinfeld Porsches
March 30, 2023
Since its founding in 1948, Porsche had been a stalwart supporter of air-cooled engines. That all came to an end
March 29, 1927 – Henry Segrave becomes the first person to go 200 MPH on land
March 29, 2023
On this day in 1927, residents of Daytona Beach, Florida, rose to clear, sunny skies. The early spring sun pushed
March 28, 1941 – Construction begins at Ford’s Willow Run
March 28, 2023
Construction of Ford Motor Company’s WIllow Run manufacturing plant began on this day in 1941. Ford built it to manufacture
March 27, 1998 – Ferry Porsche dies
March 27, 2023
Ferry Porsche, born Ferdinand Anton Ernst Porsche on September 19, 1909, is the eldest son of Ferdinand Porsche, the founder
Kia Soul Accident ~ Soul takes flight after run in with tire
March 27, 2023
Despite being near Hollywood, this dramatic action had nothing to do with the silver screen. While Spielberg could have been
CL Classic Cars – Week of March 27, 2023
March 27, 2023
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March 25, 1982 – Danica Patrick is born
March 25, 2023
Danica Patrick, one of the most successful woman in automotive racing, was born on this day in 1982. Patrick got
March 24, 1999 – Mont Blanc Tunnel Fire
March 24, 2023
The Mont Blanc Tunnel that connects Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, France with Courmayeur, Aosta Valley, Italy, via European route E25 through the
March 22, 1983 – AM General wins HUMVEE contract
March 22, 2023
In 1979, the U.S. Army drafted specifications for a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle, or HMMWV for short, better known
March 21, 1923 – The one millionth Buick
March 21, 2023
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March 20, 2023
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