Stories
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July 14, 1955 – VW Karmann Ghia debuts
Volkswagen publicly introduced the production version of its new Karmann Ghia on this day in 1955 at the Kasino Hotel in Westphalia, Germany. The…
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July 9, 1979 – A Renault explodes in attempt to kill Nazi hunters
A Renault belonging to famed Nazi hunters Serge and Beate Klarsfeld exploded at their home in France on this day in 1979. The Klarsfeds…
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When was Subaru Founded?
On July 15, 1953 Fuji Heavy Industries Co., Ltd (FHI) established the Subaru brand under the leadership of Kenji Kita. It’s branding is taken…
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July 6, 1851 – Electric motor inventor dies
The inventor of the battery powered electric motor, Thomas Davenport, passed away on this day in 1851 at the age of 48. Davenport completed…
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July 5, 1933 – The Autobahn constructor
On this day in 1933 Fritz Todt was appointed Inspector General for German Roadways. Todt had received a degree in construction engineering from Technische…
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June 29, 1985 – John Lennon’s psychedelic Rolls-Royce goes to auction
Imagine there’s no…eh, it’s got it all. It, being the Rolls-Royce originally owned by Beatle John Lennon, which sold at auction for $2,229,000 on…
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History: Driven – 1952 MG TD Kit Car
This week we’re driving a a 1952 MG TD kit car built on a 1970 VW chassis. Let’s roll!
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June 28, 2001 – The final Plymouth
Chrysler introduced Plymouth in July of 1928 as its entry into the low cost auto market. It was an immediate success thanks to its…
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The Mystery Tucker 48s
Burned. Boxed. Buried. Warning, this story may make your stomach churn. While I’ve long been a fan of the Tucker story and the cars,…
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June 24, 1910 – Alfa Romeo is founded
Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili (ALFA ) was founded on this day in 1910, the predecessor to Alfa Romeo. Born out of the French Darracq…
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June 23, 2007 – Ferrari world tour comes to an end
To celebrate its 60th anniversary Ferrari conducted a global relay that lasted nearly five months and passed through more than 50 countries before coming…
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June 20, 1942 – Auschwitz prisoners steal uniforms, guns and a car to escape
On this day in 1942 four prisoners of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz staged a daring escape utilizing a stolen SS member’s personal vehicle,…