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Automotive History

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July 9, 1979 – A Renault explodes in attempt to kill Nazi hunters

July 9, 2021
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When was Subaru Founded?

July 7, 2021

July 6, 1851 – Electric motor inventor dies

July 6, 2021
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July 5, 1933 – The Autobahn constructor

July 5, 2021
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June 29, 1985 – John Lennon’s psychedelic Rolls-Royce goes to auction

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June 28, 2001 – The final Plymouth

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The Mystery Tucker 48s

June 25, 2021
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June 24, 1910 – Alfa Romeo is founded

June 24, 2021

June 23, 2007 – Ferrari world tour comes to an end

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June 20, 1942 – Auschwitz prisoners steal uniforms, guns and a car to escape

June 20, 2021

June 17, 1994 – OJ Simpson flees in a white Ford Bronco – 90 million watch live

June 17, 2021

May 24, 2002 – VW Golf R32 debuts

May 24, 2021

May 3, 1957 – Current Ford Chairman, William Clay Ford Jr., is born

May 3, 2021
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April 26, 1945 – Racer Dick Johnson is born

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April 19 , 1953 – Pebble Beach breaks 100 entries

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April 14, 1912 – A Renault sinks aboard the Titanic

April 14, 2021

5 sweet vans for sale on Craigslist under $4K – that run!

April 14, 2021
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April 10, 1879 – Founder of Hertz rental cars is born

April 10, 2021
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