October 29, 1954 – The last true Hudson leaves the factory
The last true Hudson left the assembly line on this day in 1954 following the May 1, 1954 merger with Nash to form American Motors. The name Hudson would live on for three more production years as rebadged Nashes, the last of those leaving the factory on June 25,
October 28, 1983 – Toyota unveils 3 futuristic concept cars at the Tokyo Motor Show
The 1983 Tokyo Motor Show opened its doors to the public on this day of that year, presenting the theme “Vehicles: Past, Present, and Future.” Toyota displayed 51 vehicles in total that year, which was the shows 25th anniversary. Among them were three concept cars that showcased studies in
Dusty & Rusty – Halloween special – 1964 Chevrolet C10 Panel Truck
Tired of the same ole haunted houses for Halloween? Maybe try this haunted AF truck! For only $575 you can snag this creepy-not-so-crawly 1964 Chevrolet panel truck out of Jackson, Mississippi, which may or may not be the inspiration for Stephen King’s next novel. This windowless Suburban is perfect
October 27, 1957 – Buck Baker becomes first consecutive NASCAR champion
A dramatic 250 lap NASCAR race unfolded on the ⅓ mile dirt track in Greensboro, North Carolina on this day in 1957, capping off the year’s racing season. Early excitement took place on lap 35 when an accident knocked multiple racers out of the event and sent Marvin Panch
October 26, 1909 – General Motors buys Cartercar
On this day in 1909 the young General Motors holding company acquired Cartercar. This automaker was founded by Byron Carter and began production in Jackson, Michigan in 1905. The next year the company moved to Detroit before settling in Pontiac, Michigan in 1907, where production would remain through the
October 25, 1975 – Evel Knievel’s longest jump
American stuntman Evel Knievel, born Robert Craig Knievel, achieved his personal best in distance after jumping 133 feet over 14 Greyhound buses on this day in 1975 at Kings Island, near Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Throughout his career as a daredevil, Evel attempted more than 75 ramp-to-ramp jumps and suffered
October 24, 1975 – DMC is founded – Flux Capacitor not included
There was only one car that didn’t need roads! DeLorean Motor Company was founded on this day in 1975 by John. Z. DeLorean, a prominent American automotive executive. His company built a single model, the DMC-12, which first appeared as prototype in October 1976. The vehicle, which has gained
October 23,1911 – A spot of English T
The Ford Motor Company began intercontinental production on this day in 1911 when the first Model Ts left a factory in Trafford Park, Manchester, England, the first Ford assembly plant outside of North America. Three years after production started here, Britain’s first moving assembly line was installed at the