June 25, 1956 – The last Packard leaves Detroit assembly line
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June 24, 1911 – F1 great Juan Manuel Fangio is born
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Juan Manuel Fangio, born in Argentina on this day in 1911, dominated the first decade of Formula One with five
June 23, 1971 – The movie Le Mans, starring Steve McQueen, debuts
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“Le Mans,” starring Steve McQueen as a Team Porsche driver, debuted in theaters on this day in 1971. In the
June 22, 2001 – The Fast and the Furious debuts
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On this day in 2001 The Fast and the Furious debuted in theaters around the globe, launching one of the
June 21, 1947 – The first post war Mille Miglia
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June 20, 1942 – Auschwitz prisoners steal a car to escape
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On this day in 1942 four prisoners of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz staged a daring escape utilizing a stolen
June 17, 1928 – Cord is Founded
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Errett Lobban Cord, better known as E. L., founded the Cord Corporation on this day in 1928. It would become
June 13, 1953 – Tony Rolt and Duncan Hamilton win 24 Hours of Le Mans, apparently drunk
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One of the most fantastic tales in auto sports history was born on this day in 1953 when British racers
Brian Wilson, Beach Boys Founder, Dies at 82 — His Music Fueled California’s Car Culture
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Brian Wilson, visionary songwriter, producer and co‑founder of the Beach Boys, passed away on June 11, 2025 at the age
June 8, 1948 – The first Porsche debuts
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June 6, 1925 – Chrysler is founded
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June 3, 2013 – the Legacy of Infiniti Founder Bill Bruce
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May 27, 1937 – The Golden Gate Bridge opens
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May 21, 2003 – Automobile builder Alejandro de Tomaso dies
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May 20, 1987 – AMC Agrees to Chrysler Acquisition Deal
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May 14, 1966 – Subaru introduces the 1000
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By 1966, Subaru had been selling its tiny, rear engine 360 for nearly a decade. By then, executives knew the
May 8, 1879 – George Selden files US patent for the automobile
May 8, 2025
When patent lawyer George B. Selden first filed with the US Patent Office for an internal combustion engine on May
May 5, 1914 – Erwin “Cannonball” Baker starts first cross country run
May 5, 2025
Motorcycle racer Erwin “Cannonball” Baker left San Diego for New York City on an Indian Motorcycle on this day in
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