Stories
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Insane Options – 1979 Chevy Malibu Classic
By Cody Clark It seems everyone claims to have a rare car. When you get granular, down to the interior piping and the number…
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May 31, 1929 – Ford heads to the USSR
A historic agreement between Ford Motor Company and the Soviet Union was signed on this day in 1929 that cemented plans for Ford to…
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May 30, 1995 – Jaguar CEO Lofty England dies
Frank “Lofty” England, who passed away on this day in 1995, began his automotive career as an apprentice with Daimler in the late 1920s…
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Who Founded BMW? He passed away May 26, 1962
On the 29th of April, 1913, Karl Rapp, who died on this day in 1962, and a partner founded Rapp Motorenwerke GmbH in Munich,…
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May 25, 1950 – Chicago Green Hornet disaster kills 33
Tragedy struck the streets of Chicago on this day in 1950 when 33 people died in one of the deadliest public transportation disasters in…
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Father’s Day Gifts for your Gearhead Dad
Does your dad love classic cars? Is he into old trucks and muscle cars? Could your dad’s closet use a tune up? What about…
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May 24, 2010 – Hummer shuts down
On this day in 2010, rugged off-road and military automaker Hummer went defunct. The origins of the civilian Hummer can be traced to 1979…
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May 23, 1934 – Bonnie & Clyde are shot to death in a Ford V8
On this day in 1934 outlaws Bonnie Elizabeth Parker and Clyde Chestnut “Champion” Barrow were shot to death in a police ambush while driving…
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May 22, 1906 – Wright brothers receive a flying machine patent
On this day in 1906, brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright received their first patent related to their “flying machine.” They originally filed for the…
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May 18, 1958 – Lotus makes its Formula One debut
Team Lotus made its Formula One debut today in 1958 at the Monaco Grand Prix qualifying, the opening event for the European racing season.…
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May 17, 1994 – Al Unser Sr. retires
Al Unser Sr. raced his way into the record books with four Indy 500 wins, as well as becoming the oldest person to win…
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4 Muscle Cars for Sale on Craigslist under $5,000
By Cody Clark No matter what kind of car you’re looking for, there will always be one that is hacked apart beyond all measure.…