October 30, 1970 – Toyota Celica debuts
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October 26, 1909 – General Motors buys Cartercar
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70s Shaggin’ Wagon – 1974 Dodge Tradesman Shorty Van
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October 24, 1944 – Louis Renault dies after stint in prison
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October 23, 2007 – Nissan announces return of the GT-R
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The Family Racer – 1953 Hudson Hornet
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October 20, 1902 – The first Cadillac is completed, maybe…
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October 19, 1965 – MGB GT goes on sale
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October 18, 1951 – DeSoto Firedome production begins
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October 17, 1969 – The first Plymouth Superbird is completed
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October 16, 1950 – The Hudson Hornet debuts
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October 14, 1947 – Chuck Yeager breaks the sound barrier
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October 13, 1963 – Custom car designer Chip Foose is born
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True Barn Find – 1934 Chevrolet Standard Six
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October 12, 1981 – 3rd generation Camaro production begins
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October 11, 1928 – Alfonso de Portago is born
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