February 28, 1940 – Mario Andretti is born
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February 27, 2019 – Polestar 2 debuts
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Polestar, a Swedish electric car company that originated as Volvo Cars’ racing division, debuted its first all electric vehicle, the
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In this week’s Top 5 we’re dropping the tail gate on five station wagons for sale on Craigslist. These are
Found: First Chevrolet Corvette
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For decades it has been believed that the first production 1953 Chevrolet Corvette rolled out of the factory and into
February 24, 1973 – AMC Levi edition cars debut
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On this day in 1973 American Motor Corporation (AMC) debuted their latest lineup at the Chicago Auto Show. Among them
February 23, 1958 – Juan Manuel Fangio is kidnapped
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Argentinian race car driver Juan Manuel Fangio dominated the first decade of Formula 1, winning the World Drivers’ Championship five
February 22, 1959 – The first Daytona 500
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On this day 1959, the first Daytona 500 was held, marking the beginning of what would become one of the
February 21, 1948 – NASCAR is founded
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NASCAR’s roots can be traced to bootleggers and moonshine runners during America’s prohibition era. Drivers who delivered illegal alcohol needed
Top Craigslist Cars for Sale – Week of February 20, 2023
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February 18, 1898 – Enzo Ferrari is born
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Enzo was fascinated by cars from a young age. He began racing them as a young man, and quickly gained
February 16, 1906 – The (possibly) first use of a checkered flag to end an auto race
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The Vanderbilt Cup races of the early 20th century were among the most prestigous of events in the early days
February 15, 1998 – Dale Earnhardt Sr. finally wins the Daytona 500
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Dale Earnhardt Sr. is widely regarded as one of the greatest drivers in the history of NASCAR, and for good
February 14, 1867 – The patriarch of Toyota is born, his grandson dies same day in 2023
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Sakichi Toyoda, the “King of Japanese Inventors” and patriarch of Toyota, was born on this day in 1867 in Kosai,
Top 5 Craigslist Cars – Week of Feb 13, 2023 – 1980s Edition!
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We’re going back to the ’80s for today’s Top 5 Craigslist Cars! Our short list covers three continents and an
February 12, 2014 – Sinkhole swallows Corvettes at museum
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The Bowling Green, Kentucky GM plant has been pumping out Corvettes since 1991. Just a quarter of a mile away
February 9, 1846 – Automotive pioneer Wilhelm Maybach is born
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Born on this day in 1846, Wilhelm Maybach, would earn the title “King of Constructors” in the 1890s for his
February 8, 1985 – William Lyons’ death and 5 of the most important postwar Jaguars ever built
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William Lyons was a visionary and a true pioneer in the automotive industry. Born in Coventry, England in 1901, Lyons
Top 5 Craigslist Car Finds – Hot Rod Edition – Feb. 8, 2023
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