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This Day in
Automotive History

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March 10, 1983 – Ford Bronco II goes on sale

March 10, 2026
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March 9, 1901 – Olds Motor Vehicle Co. prototypes destroyed in fire

March 9, 2026

How BMW Began in 1916: The Surprising Origins of the Iconic Brand

March 7, 2026
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March 6, 1896 – Charles King drives the first automobile in Detroit, ushers in the Motor City

March 6, 2026
an early buick with founder David Buick driving

March 5, 1929 – David Buick dies

March 5, 2026

March 4, 1902 – AAA is founded

March 4, 2026
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The Car Company that Took on the Big 3 – Tucker Corp goes into receivership – March 3, 1949

March 3, 2026
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March 2, 1966 – The first Mustang is traded in for the 1,000,000th

March 2, 2026

March 1, 1999 – Ford agrees to purchase Volvo

March 1, 2026

Who Is Mario Andretti? The Racing Legend Born to Win (February 28, 1940)

February 28, 2026

February 27, 1934 – Safety activist Ralph Nader is born

February 27, 2026
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Who Invented the Automobile? He was Born February 26, 1725

February 26, 2026
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February 25, 1899 – The first recorded death of an automobile driver

February 25, 2026
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February 24, 1973 – AMC Levi edition cars debut

February 24, 2026

6 Running PreWar Cars for Sale Under $10,000! + bonus barn find

February 23, 2026

February 23, 1963 – The Chrysler 426 Hemi debuts on the track

February 23, 2026
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February 22, 1959 – The first Daytona 500

February 22, 2026

February 21, 1937 – First successful flight of a flying car

February 21, 2026
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