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January 2, 1974 – E.L. Cord, transportation empire owner, dies
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December 29, 1800 – Charles Goodyear is born
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January 5, 1924 – The first Chrysler car debuts
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January 4, 1900 – The first car in Florida arrives
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January 3, 1926 – Pontiac debuts
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December 29, 1800 – Charles Goodyear is born
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December 28, 1938 – Death of an actress and auto parts inventor
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April 15, 1964 – Who bought the first Mustang?
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April 6, 1904 – VW Beetle & Porsche 356 designer Erwin Komenda is born
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