Stories
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Caribbean Classic – 1984 Chevrolet Caprice 8 Seat Wagon – $9,900
By Cody Clark Tony Montana’s life began to unravel in a Crown Victoria wagon. If you play your cards better and choose this 1984…
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January 6, 1930 – The first diesel road trip
At 11 years old in 1930, the Cummins Engine Company faced a make or break situation. It was now or never to show the…
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January 5, 1924 – The first Chrysler car debuts
Visitors to the lobby of the Commodore Hotel in New York City on this day in automotive history in 1924 may have been treated…
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January 4, 1900 – The first car in Florida arrives
On this day in automotive history, Charles A. Clark took delivery of a Locomobile Stanley No. 2 in Jacksonville, Florida, becoming the first in…
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January 3, 1926 – Pontiac debuts
When it comes to car histories, Pontiac has one of the most interesting beginnings. It was on this day in automotive history in 1926,…
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January 2, 1974 – E.L. Cord, transportation empire owner, dies
Errett Lobban Cord, better known as E. L., began his automotive career as a race car driver, mechanic and car salesman. He would go…
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December 30, 1940 – California’s first freeway opens
The first modern freeway in California, and the Western United States, opened to the public on this day in 1940. Connecting downtown Los Angeles…
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December 29, 1800 – Charles Goodyear is born
Charles Goodyear didn’t found Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, but it is named after the self taught chemist. Goodyear, born on this day in…
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December 28, 1938 – Death of an actress and auto parts inventor
Often referred to as the first movie star, Florence Lawrence, AKA The Biograph Girl, took her own life on this day in 1938. But…
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December 25, 1878 – Louis Chevrolet is born
Louis Chevrolet, namesake to Chevrolet Motor Car Company, was born on this day in 1878 in Switzerland. After immigrating to Paris as a child…
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DRIVERead the story December 24, 1961 – The birth of the Split Window Corvette
Automobile designer Bill Mitchell received quite the Christmas gift from General Motors on this day in 1961 when two of his designs were selected…
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Coming or Going? Dual Nose 1941 Dodge For Sale
Some cars look stunning coming straight at you, while others glisten when their tail lights glow. In the case of the looks of this…