July 27, 1948 – Bentley Boy Woolf Barnato dies
July 27, 2024
On this day in 1948, British auto racer “Bentley Boy” Woolf Barnato passed away at the age of 52. Barnato
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July 26, 1896 – Bentley racing legend Tim Birkin was born
July 26, 2024
On July 26, 1896, a legend was born in the world of motorsport. Tim Birkin, a British race car driver,
July 25, 1945 – Kaiser-Frazer is founded
July 25, 2024
Perhaps naming a car company Kaiser at the end of WWII wasn’t the best idea?
July 24, 2017 – Jaguar Unleashes the XJR575 with Crazy Interview
July 24, 2024
On July 24, 2017, Jaguar made a thrilling addition to its lineup with the official launch of the Jaguar XJR575,
July 23, 2006 – The Cougar Ace car carrier lists, 4,703 Mazdas later crushed
July 23, 2024
On this day in 2006 the MV Cougar Ace, a Singapore-flagged car carrier vessel, was just south of the Aleutian
July 22, 1934 – Car loving crook John Dillinger shot dead in Chicago
July 22, 2024
Public enemy number 1, John Dillinger, was shot and killed outside the Biograph Theather on this day in 1934. After
July 21, 1987 – The Ferrari F40 debuts
July 21, 2024
When the Ferrari F40 made its public debut on this day in 1987, 89 year old Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari
July 20, 1894 – Transportation baron E.L. Cord is born
July 20, 2024
Yesterday we discussed an invention that revolutionized automotive design, pop up headlights that were first featured on the 1936 Cord
July 19, 1934 – Patent filed for retractable headlights for Cord
July 19, 2024
There are few automobiles that feature such innovation as the 1936/7Cord 810/812. Designed by a host of industry superstars, including
July 18, 1936 – The Wienermobile debuts
July 18, 2024
The first Oscar Mayer Wienermobile left the General Body Assembly plant in Chicago, Illinois on this day in 1936. Designed
July 17, 1985 – The Ford Aerostar begins production
July 17, 2024
In the 1980s, the automotive industry witnessed the rise of a revolutionary vehicle segment that would soon become a staple
July 16, 1909 – The origins of Audi
July 16, 2024
After August Horch left Horch & Cie. Motorwagenwerke AG, the first automaker he co-founded, following a fall out with investors.
July 15, 1897 – Black auto racing pioneer Charlie Wiggins is born
July 15, 2024
In times of war and peace, it seems that sports are often a way to bring people together. Be it
July 14, 1951 – The first Formula One win for Ferrari
July 14, 2024
Enzo Ferrari, the founder of Scuderia Ferrari and the car company that bears his name, had been involved in motorsports
July 13, 1978 – Lee Iacocca fired from Ford Motor Company
July 13, 2024
On this day in 1978, the automotive world was shaken when Lee Iacocca, one of the most influential figures in
July 11, 1899 – Fiat is founded
July 11, 2024
When Count Emanuele Cacherano of Bricherasio announced a need for investors in a horseless carriage business, Giovanni Agnelli answered the
July 10, 1972 – The Honda Civic debuts
July 10, 2024
On July 10, 1972, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. introduced a compact car that would go on to revolutionize the automotive
July 9, 2009 – The last Chrysler PT Cruiser is built
July 9, 2024
On July 9, 2009, the automotive world bid farewell to a unique and polarizing vehicle: the Chrysler PT Cruiser. Known
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