Stories
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August 29, 1885 – The first motorcylce?
On this day in 1885, what is often referred to as the first motorcycle, is patented by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach. The Daimler…
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August 28, 1944 – Hot rod builder Boyd Coddington is born
American hot rod designer and builder Boyd Coddington was born on this day in 1944. In his early 20s he moved to Southern California…
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August 25, 2018 – 1962 Ferrari becomes most expensive car ever sold at auction
Monterey Car Week is host to a stream of automotive events that leave enthusiasts drooling every year. It’s a week of shows, cruises and…
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August 25, 1910 – The beginning of Yellow Cab Company
On this day in 1910, Walden W. Shaw founded the Shaw Livery Company to offer taxi services in Chicago. He hired and John D.…
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August 24, 1945 – The last Cadillac Tank
When the United States joined World War II following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, manufacturers of all types of goods…
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August 23, 1922 – Chitty Bang Bang takes first place
On this day in 1922 Count Louis Zborowski drove his car, Chitty Bang Bang, to victory at the Southsea Speed Carnival in England. The…
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August 22, 1967 – AMC throws a Javelin into the Pony Car market
On this day in 1967, AMC issued a press release, pictured above, officially announcing the 1968 AMC Javelin. The vehicle would help AMC shed…
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“Thank God it’s over” – SF to NYC Road Trip in a Packard Finally Ends
When the automobile was in its infancy, car companies would go to great extremes to prove their worth. While most people were making their…
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August 20, 1960 – Dodge doubles sales figures over 1959 with introduction of Dart
On this day in 1960, Dodge General Manager M.C. Patterson reported the marque’s retail sales for the model year totaled 306,478, a 134 percent…
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August 19, 1934 – The First All American Soap Box Derby
While out on assignment for the Dayton Daily News in 1933, Dayton, Ohio photojournalist Myron Scott, who later named the Corvette, came across a…
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August 17, 1896 – First pedestrian killed by a car
On this day in 1896 Bridget Driscoll unfortunately made her way into the history books by becoming the first pedestrian to be hit and…