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May 14, 1966 – Subaru introduces the 1000
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May 5, 1914 – Erwin “Cannonball” Baker starts first cross country run
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April 22, 1996 – Mercedes SLK class debuts at Turin
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April 21, 1983 – C4 Corvette is introduced
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