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June 26, 1906 – The first French Grand Prix
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June 10, 1947 – The Saab prototype debuts
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On this day in 1947, Swedish airplane manufacturer Saab AB introduced the press to their first prototype automobile at the
June 8, 1948 – The first car with a Porsche badge debuts
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Ferdinand Porsche, an automotive consultant, designer and engineer, debuted his first vehicle at the World’s Fair in Paris in 1900.
June 5, 1909 – The first race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is up in the air
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It’s easy to assume that the first competition at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway would be a race involving automobiles, or
June 4, 1924 – The ten millionth Ford
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On June 4, 1924, the ten millionth Ford, a Model T of course, rolled off the Highland Park assembly line.
June 2, 1954 – Volvo unveils its first sports car prototype
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Volvo founder Assar Gabrielsson had a fascination with new technology and regularly traveled the world to identify new products and
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Insane Options – 1979 Chevy Malibu Classic
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By Cody Clark It seems everyone claims to have a rare car. When you get granular, down to the interior
May 31, 1929 – Ford heads to the USSR
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A historic agreement between Ford Motor Company and the Soviet Union was signed on this day in 1929 that cemented
May 30, 1995 – Jaguar CEO Lofty England dies
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Frank “Lofty” England, who passed away on this day in 1995, began his automotive career as an apprentice with Daimler
May 26, 1962 – Founder of BMW dies
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On the 29th of April, 1913, Karl Rapp, who died on this day in 1962, and a partner founded Rapp
May 25, 1950 – Chicago Green Hornet disaster kills 33
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Tragedy struck the streets of Chicago on this day in 1950 when 33 people died in one of the deadliest
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Does your dad love classic cars? Is he into old trucks and muscle cars? Could your dad’s closet use a
May 24, 2010 – Hummer shuts down
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On this day in 2010, rugged off-road and military automaker Hummer went defunct. The origins of the civilian Hummer can
May 23, 1934 – Bonnie & Clyde are shot to death in a Ford V8
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On this day in 1934 outlaws Bonnie Elizabeth Parker and Clyde Chestnut “Champion” Barrow were shot to death in a
May 22, 1906 – Wright brothers receive a flying machine patent
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