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This Day in
Automotive History

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Brian Corey

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January 9, 1924 – Ford’s worth tops $1 billion

January 9, 2022
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Caribbean Classic – 1984 Chevrolet Caprice 8 Seat Wagon – $9,900

January 7, 2022
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January 6, 1930 – The first diesel road trip

January 6, 2022
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January 5, 1924 – The first Chrysler car debuts

January 5, 2022

January 4, 1900 – The first car in Florida arrives

January 4, 2022
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January 3, 1926 – Pontiac debuts

January 3, 2022
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January 2, 1974 – E.L. Cord, transportation empire owner, dies

January 2, 2022
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December 30, 1940 – California’s first freeway opens

December 30, 2021
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December 29, 1800 – Charles Goodyear is born

December 29, 2021

December 28, 1938 – Death of an actress and auto parts inventor

December 28, 2021

December 25, 1878 – Louis Chevrolet is born

December 25, 2021

December 24, 1961 – The birth of the Split Window Corvette

December 24, 2021
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Coming or Going? Dual Nose 1941 Dodge For Sale

December 19, 2021
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Cheap Classic -1988 Chevrolet Camaro for sale – $4,950

December 18, 2021
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December 17, 1903 – The Wright Brothers’ first powered flight

December 17, 2021
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December 16, 1949 – The first Saab car

December 16, 2021
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December 14, 1909 – The last brick is laid at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

December 14, 2021
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December 13, 1957 – The last first generation Ford Thunderbird

December 13, 2021
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