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This Day in
Automotive History

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Brian Corey

May 31, 1995 – The one millionth Saturn car

May 31, 2023

The History of Auto Transport Companies

May 31, 2023
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May 30, 1911 – The first Indianapolis 500

May 30, 2023
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May 29, 1946 – Frazer begins production

May 29, 2023

The History of the Volkswagen Beetle: From Nazi Germany to Global Icon (May 28, 1937)

May 28, 2023

May 27, 1923 – The winner of the first 24 Hours of Le Mans is…

May 27, 2023

May 26, 1927 – The 15 millionth Ford Model T

May 26, 2023

May 25, 1947 – The history of Hyundai begins with a construction company

May 25, 2023
thelma and louise jump

May 24, 1991 – Thelma & Louise is released, spurring a new love for the open road — and air

May 24, 2023

Top 5 Craigslist Cars – May 22, 2023 – ’90s Stick Shift Edition

May 22, 2023

Is this 1965 Corvette Project a Good Deal?

May 21, 2023
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May 20, 1899 – The first speeding ticket in USA is issued

May 20, 2023
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May 19, 1903 – Buick is Founded

May 19, 2023

May 18, 1958 – Maria Teresa de Filippis becomes first female F1 driver

May 18, 2023
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May 17, 1868 – Horace Elgin Dodge is born

May 17, 2023
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May 16, 2013 – Short track legend Dick Trickle takes his own life

May 16, 2023

Classic Muscle Cars for Sale ~ Top 5 Craigslist Cars (May 15, 2023)

May 15, 2023
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May 12, 1973 – “Bloody May” at Indy begins

May 12, 2023
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