September 4, 1922 – The beginning of Jaguar
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September 2, 1959 – The Ford Falcon is introduced
September 2, 2021
September 1, 1941 – DeSoto introduces automatic hidden headlights
September 1, 2021
August 29, 1885 – The first motorcylce?
August 29, 2021
August 28, 1944 – Hot rod builder Boyd Coddington is born
August 28, 2021
August 25, 1910 – The beginning of Yellow Cab Company
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August 24, 1945 – The last Cadillac Tank
August 24, 2021
August 23, 1922 – Chitty Bang Bang takes first place
August 23, 2021
August 22, 1967 – AMC throws a Javelin into the Pony Car market
August 22, 2021
August 19, 1934 – The First All American Soap Box Derby
August 19, 2021
August 17, 1896 – First pedestrian killed by a car
August 17, 2021
August 16, 1906 – The first Mason Motor Car
August 16, 2021
August 15, 1947 – Ferrari makes its racing debut
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August 14, 1956 – NASCAR racer Rusty Wallace is born
August 14, 2021
August 11, 1966 – The first production Chevrolet Camaro is born
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