January 5, 1924 – The first Chrysler car debuts
January 5, 2022
Visitors to the lobby of the Commodore Hotel in New York City on this day in automotive history in 1924
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January 4, 1900 – The first car in Florida arrives
January 4, 2022
On this day in automotive history, Charles A. Clark took delivery of a Locomobile Stanley No. 2 in Jacksonville, Florida,
January 3, 1926 – Pontiac debuts
January 3, 2022
When it comes to car histories, Pontiac has one of the most interesting beginnings. It was on this day in
December 30, 1940 – California’s first freeway opens
December 30, 2021
The first modern freeway in California, and the Western United States, opened to the public on this day in 1940.
December 29, 1800 – Charles Goodyear is born
December 29, 2021
Charles Goodyear didn’t found Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, but it is named after the self taught chemist. Goodyear, born
December 28, 1938 – Death of an actress and auto parts inventor
December 28, 2021
Often referred to as the first movie star, Florence Lawrence, AKA The Biograph Girl, took her own life on this
December 24, 1961 – The birth of the Split Window Corvette
December 24, 2021
Automobile designer Bill Mitchell received quite the Christmas gift from General Motors on this day in 1961 when two of
December 22, 1978 – The last true Chevy Nova
December 22, 2021
Introduced for 1962, the Chevy II hit the market to compete with the Ford Falcon. The vehicle’s designers used the
December 21, 1945 – General Patton dies following mysterious car accident
December 21, 2021
On December 9, 1945, U.S. General George S. Patton, received an invitation from his chief of staff, Major General Hobart
December 17, 1903 – The Wright Brothers’ first powered flight
December 17, 2021
On this day in 1903, at approximately 10:35 a.m., Wilbur Wright watched as his brother Orville Wright took off from
December 16, 1949 – The first Saab car
December 16, 2021
Saab’s first production passenger car, the 92, began rolling out of the Trollhättan Assembly plant on this day in 1949.
December 14, 1909 – The last brick is laid at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
December 14, 2021
Despite its current nickname, the original track surface at Indianapolis Motor Speedway was a cruel mixture of limestone, gravel, tar
December 13, 1957 – The last first generation Ford Thunderbird
December 13, 2021
Ford’s answer to the Corvette, the Thunderbird, began rolling off assembly lines in 1954 for the 1955 model year. While
December 13, 2003 – Iconic Hat ‘n’ Boots gas station is saved
December 13, 2021
A publicity phenomena took over American highways and byways in the 1950s as gas stations became more than a place
December 11, 1894 – The first auto show
December 11, 2021
Four automakers gathered to display their vehicles in Paris, France on this day in 1894 for the Internationale de Velocipidie
December 10, 1970 – Lee Iacocca elected President of Ford Motor Company
December 10, 2021
On this day in 1970 Lido Anthony “Lee” Iacocca became the president of Ford Motor Company. He would serve in
December 9, 1969 – The first 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS LS6 is built
December 9, 2021
For a short time, a certain spec of the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle offered more horsepower than a Corvette of the
December 5, 1977 – Chrysler Corp debuts FWD compacts Omni & Horizon
December 5, 2021
The first mass produced front wheel drive cars from the Chrysler Corporation debuted on this day in 1977. The subcompact
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