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This Day in
Automotive History

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Brian Corey

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January 27, 1965 – Shelby GT350 goes on sale

January 27, 2026
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January 24, 1860 – The jumping spark engine is patented

January 24, 2026
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January 21, 1862 – Opel is founded

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January 20, 1909 – GM buys into Oakland Motor Car Company, later becomes Pontiac

January 20, 2026
W.O. Bentley

January 18, 1919 – Bentley is founded

January 18, 2026
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January 16, 1853 – Andre Michelin, co-founder of Michelin Tire Company, is born

January 16, 2026

January 15, 1997 – Subaru unveils production Forester for US market

January 15, 2026
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January 14, 1954 – Nash & Hudson merge to form AMC

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January 12, 2015 – Hyundai Santa Cruz concept debuts at NAIAS

January 12, 2026
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January 9, 1958 – Toyota and Datsun come to the USA

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January 4, 1967 – Donald Campbell dies during water speed record attempt

January 4, 2026
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December 23, 1923 – A Rolls-Royce for the president

December 23, 2025
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December 22, 1978 – The last true Chevy Nova

December 22, 2025
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December 21, 1945 – General Patton dies following mysterious car accident

December 21, 2025
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December 20, 1989 – Roger & Me Debuts

December 20, 2025

December 19, 1972 – The final Lunar Roving Vehicle is left on the moon

December 19, 2025

December 17, 1963 – Passing of the Clean Air Act

December 17, 2025
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The Short Life of the Plymouth Superbird – Production Ended December 15, 1969

December 15, 2025
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