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This Day in
Automotive History

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Brian Corey

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November 14, 1914 – The first Dodge car leaves the factory

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November 10, 1885 – The first motorcycle ride

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November 8, 1909 – The first Hupmobile test drive

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November 7, 1980 – The death of Steve McQueen

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November 6, 1998 – MotorCities National Heritage Area is established

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November 5, 1918 – Henry Ford loses US Senate election

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How Lee Iacocca and the Minivan Transformed Family Transportation

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October 31, 1957 – Toyota establishes American headquarters

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October 27, 1957 – Buck Baker becomes first consecutive NASCAR champion

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October 26, 1926 – E.L Cord acquires Duesenberg

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evel kneivel kings island jump

October 25, 1975 – Evel Knievel’s longest jump

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October 25, 1972 – 3 million Minis

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When was DeLorean founded? Flux capacitator not included

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October 22, 1954 – Ford Thunderbird sales begin

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October 18, 1934 – Automatic transmission patented

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October 17, 1968 – Bullitt, starring Steve McQueen and a ’68 Mustang, debuts

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October 16, 1958 – Chevrolet releases the El Camino

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Lee Iacocca with Ford caars

October 15, 1924 – Lee Iacocca is born

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