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January 6, 1925 – John DeLorean’s birtheday
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American automotive engineer and industry executive John Z. DeLorean was born in Detroit, Michigan on this day in 1925. While he is perhaps most famous for
January 5, 1798 – Steam vehicle pioneer James Semple is born
While better known for his political and judicial career, James Semple, born on this day in 1798 in Kentucky, is
January 3, 1914 – Automotive entrepreneur Earl “Madman” Muntz is born
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January 2, 1975 – Top Gear America host Dax Shepard is born
Dax Shepard, born on January 2, 1975, isn’t just another Hollywood face; he’s a multifaceted talent whose journey extends far
January 1, 1942 – Ending civilian auto production for WWII
An order from the US Office of Production Management issued on this day in 1942 announced an impending freeze on
December 31, 1974 – Indy 500 winner Tony Kanaan is born
Brazilian race car driver Antoine Rizkallah “Tony” Kanaan Filho, better known as Tony Kanaan, was born on this day in
December 30, 1940 – C. Harold Wills, Ford Model T designer, passes away
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