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Cheap Classic -1988 Chevrolet Camaro for sale – $4,950
It’s no IROZ-Z, but this 1988 Chevy Camaro for sale on Craigslist in Tacoma, Washington sure stands out in a crowd. While a lot…
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December 17, 1903 – The Wright Brothers’ first powered flight
On this day in 1903, at approximately 10:35 a.m., Wilbur Wright watched as his brother Orville Wright took off from the beaches outside Kitty…
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December 16, 1949 – The first Saab car
Saab’s first production passenger car, the 92, began rolling out of the Trollhättan Assembly plant on this day in 1949. Originally an airplane manufacturer,…
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December 14, 1909 – The last brick is laid at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Despite its current nickname, the original track surface at Indianapolis Motor Speedway was a cruel mixture of limestone, gravel, tar and oil. The resulting…
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December 13, 1957 – The last first generation Ford Thunderbird
Ford’s answer to the Corvette, the Thunderbird, began rolling off assembly lines in 1954 for the 1955 model year. While designed to compete with…
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December 13, 2003 – Iconic Hat ‘n’ Boots gas station is saved
A publicity phenomena took over American highways and byways in the 1950s as gas stations became more than a place to refuel your car.…
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December 11, 1894 – The first auto show
Four automakers gathered to display their vehicles in Paris, France on this day in 1894 for the Internationale de Velocipidie et de Locomotion Automobile,…
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December 10, 1970 – Lee Iacocca elected President of Ford Motor Company
On this day in 1970 Lido Anthony “Lee” Iacocca became the president of Ford Motor Company. He would serve in the role for nearly…
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December 9, 1969 – The first 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS LS6 is built
For a short time, a certain spec of the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle offered more horsepower than a Corvette of the same year, marking the…
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December 8, 1956 – The Ford Ranchero debuts
The Ford Ranchero made its debut at the New York Auto Show on this day in 1956. This car/truck mashup was a new type…
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December 7, 1928 – Hot rodder & racer Mickey Thompson is born
Marion Lee “Mickey” Thompson, born on this day in 1928, set more automotive endurance and speed records during his life than any person before…
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December 5, 1977 – Chrysler Corp debuts FWD compacts Omni & Horizon
The first mass produced front wheel drive cars from the Chrysler Corporation debuted on this day in 1977. The subcompact Dodge Omni and Plymouth…