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This Day in
Automotive History

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Brian Corey

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February 24, 1955 – F1 Champ Alain Prost is born

February 24, 2024
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February 22, 1970 – Plymouth Superbird gets first NASCAR win at Daytona 500

February 22, 2024
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February 17, 1972 – VW Beetle outsells Ford Model T

February 17, 2024
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February 11, 1959 – NASCAR great Marshall Teague loses life in speed record attempt

February 11, 2024
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February 3, 2016 – Toyota announces the end of Scion

February 3, 2024
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January 28, 1896 – The first speeding ticket

January 28, 2024

January 25, 1906 – Anton “Toni” Ulmen, winner of first race at the Nürburgring, is born

January 25, 2024

Exploring Land Rover’s Historical Milestones: A Journey Through Time and Leasing

January 24, 2024

The Next Hot Collector Car: Chrysler Minivans

January 19, 2024

January 11, 1989 – Dodge Viper concept debuts

January 11, 2024
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January 10, 2020 – Bullitt Mustang sells for $3.74 million

January 10, 2024
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January 7, 1985 – Saturn is founded

January 7, 2024

December 25, 1985 – A record setting Christmas drive

December 25, 2023

December 15, 1967 – Silver Bridge collapse

December 15, 2023
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December 9, 1903 – American Automobile and Power Company

December 9, 2023
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December 8, 1913 – Land speed record setter Camille Jenatzy dies during hunting prank

December 9, 2023

November 27, 1996 – The last Cadillac Fleetwood

November 27, 2023
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November 26, 1948 – The first Holden cars

November 26, 2023
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