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This Day in
Automotive History

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Brian Corey

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The Car that Nearly Killed Ford – November 19, 1959

November 19, 2025
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October 28, 1983 – Toyota unveils 3 concept cars

October 28, 2025

Willow Springs Raceway Reimagined: 10 Photos from the Grand Opening

October 15, 2025

October 9, 1992 – Meteorite hits a Chevy

October 9, 2025

Off to the Races – See You at Willow Springs

October 8, 2025
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September 30, 1955 – James Dean dies driving Porsche 550 Spyder

September 30, 2025
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September 29, 1987 – Henry Ford II dies

September 29, 2025
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September 25, 1963 – First ads run for Chevrolet Chevelle

September 25, 2025
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September 10, 1970 – Chevrolet Vega goes on sale

September 10, 2025
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September 9, 1954 – The First Ford Thunderbird

September 9, 2025

September 8, 1916 – The Van Buren sisters complete a cross country motorcycle ride

September 8, 2025

August 26, 1940 – The Last LaSalle

August 26, 2025

August 21, 2002: The Controversial Porsche Cayenne Begins Production

August 21, 2025

August 7, 2001 – Ford and Navistar create Blue Diamond Truck Co.

August 7, 2025

How Henry Ford Changed the Auto Industry Forever (Born July 30, 1863)

July 30, 2025
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July 28, 1973 – The Watkins Glen Woodstock You’ve Never Heard Of

July 28, 2025

July 19, 1934 – Patent filed for retractable headlights for Cord

July 19, 2025

5 Missing Cars Worth Big Bucks that are Waiting to be Found

July 10, 2025
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