Dusty & Rusty – 1935 Chevrolet 1/2 Ton High Cab Pickup
October 12, 2019
The 1930s were obviously one of the most fun times in the United States. Everyone was roaming the country in
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October 11, 1928 – Long name, fast driver
October 11, 2019
Alfonso Antonio Vicente Eduardo Angel Blas Francisco de Borja Cabeza de Vaca y Leighton, Marquis of Portago, better known as
October 2, 1959 – The Aircooled American
October 2, 2019
The only mass produced, air cooled rear engined American car was introduced to the public on this day in 1959.
October 1, 1908 – The first Model T leaves the assembly line
October 1, 2019
An automobile revolution began on this day in 1908 when the first Ford Model T left Ford’s Piquette Plant in
September 26, 1982 – K.I.T.T. hits the silver screen
September 26, 2019
On this day in 1982 the TV show Knight Rider made its primetime debut, starring a talking 1982 Pontiac Trans
September 25, 1725 – The inventor of the automobile is born, and later crashes…
September 25, 2019
Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot, the man credited with building the first known working, self-propelled mechanical vehicle capable of carrying a driver, was
September 18, 2004 – BMW releases the 1 Series
September 18, 2019
To provide a lower cost entry into BMW ownership than the 3 Series Compact, BMW launched the 1 Series in
September 17, 1909 – GM legend Ed Cole is born
September 17, 2019
On this day in 1909 GM executive Ed Cole was born in Marne, Michigan. Though the son of a dairy
September 14, 1965 – My Mother the Car Premiers
September 14, 2019
Judging by the list of comedic all-stars who created, wrote, and directed My Mother the Car, which premiered on this
September 12, 1918 – Cannonball Baker’s trip to every state capital for ReVere comes to an end
September 12, 2019
Erwin “Cannonball” Baker is perhaps best known for his record setting transcontinental motorcycle rides, but on this day in 1918
Meanwhile, Joe Zolper built a Badass 1969 Daytona Door Slammer
June 1, 2019
9 Years and 2,500 Horsepower Later, the Car is Ready for the Strip It was nine years ago Joe Zolper
May 3, 1924 – Ken Tyrrell is born
May 3, 2017
Robert Kenneth “Ken” Tyrrell, the founder of the Tyrrell Formula One constructor and a British Formula Two racing driver, was
April 30, 1925 – Dodge Brothers sold to investment bank in record setting transaction
April 30, 2017
An interesting transaction took place on this day in 1925 when Dodge Brothers, Inc was sold to Dillon, Read &
April 5, 1923 – Firestone begins balloon tire production
April 5, 2017
On this day in 1923, Firestone Tire and Rubber Company of Akron, Ohio, began balloon-tire production. This tire type has
March 30, 1948 – Irish F1 team owner Eddie Jordan is born
March 30, 2017
Jordan Grand Prix was a Formula One constructor that operated from 1991 until 2005. Founded by former Irish racer Edmund
February 28, 1940 – Mario Andretti is born
February 28, 2017
One of the most decorated American racers was born on this day 1940. Mario Andretti, born in the Kingdom of
February 21, 1948 – NASCAR is founded
February 21, 2017
The roots of NASCAR can be traced to smuggling moonshine during America’s prohibition era. Drivers delivering the illegal alcohol needed
February 10, 1966 – Ralph Nader testifies in front of congress for the first time
February 10, 2017
Consumer activist and lawyer Ralph Nader’s “Unsafe at Any Speed: The Designed-In Dangers of the American Automobile” accused automakers of
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