Stories
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Oldsmobile Built a Four-Cylinder Car that Went 267 MPH in 1987 — Meet the Aerotech
Oldsmobile Builds a 1,000-HP Four-Cylinder Streamliner In the mid-1980s, Oldsmobile wanted the world to take its new Quad 4 engine seriously. A dual-overhead-cam, 16-valve…
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This Day in Automotive History: August 27
1859 – Drake Strikes Oil at Titusville When drillman Edwin L. Drake’s rig at Oil Creek finally struck oil at roughly 69½ feet on…
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The role of branded speakers and sound systems in 1970s luxury coupes
During the 1970s, luxury coupes set new standards for driving comfort and cabin refinement. As expectations grew, manufacturers saw car audio as a key…
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This Day in Automotive History: August 26
1934 – James Hylton Is Born in Pearisburg, Virginia Born in Pearisburg, Virginia, James Hylton entered the world on August 26, 1934, and would…
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The $21,500 REO Truck Is Taking Reservations: Here’s What Your $25 Actually Buys
REO Industries has opened reservations for its upcoming Runabout lineup, giving prospective buyers a chance to put their name down for just $25. The…
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Ford’s Lost Mid-Engine Corvette Fighter From 1967
In the spring of 1966, Ford was riding high on its Total Performance campaign. The Mustang was a runaway sales success, the GT40 was…
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This Day in Automotive History: August 25
1918 – Sara Christian, NASCAR’s First Female Racer, Is Born Born in Dahlonega, Georgia on August 25, 1918, Sara Williams Christian would become the…
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This Day in Automotive History: August 24
1930 – Roger McCluskey Is Born Roger Frank McCluskey was born on August 24, 1930, and went on to establish himself as a notable…
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This Day in Automotive History: August 23
1913 – Coulterville Road Opened to Automobiles On 23 August 1913 park authorities opened the Coulterville Road into Yosemite Valley to private automobiles. The…
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This Day in Automotive History: August 22
1902 – Cadillac Automobile Company Is Founded The Cadillac Automobile Company was organized in Detroit on August 22, 1902, from the remains of the…
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This Day in Automotive History: August 21
1897 – Ransom E. Olds Founds the Olds Motor Vehicle Company Ransom Eli Olds founded the Olds Motor Vehicle Company in Lansing, Michigan, on…
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One on the Road: The Lost Chevrolet Concept Rescued From a Junkyard
Chevrolet’s Vision of the Future The 1955 Chevrolet Biscayne was never intended for a dealer showroom. Created during the height of General Motors’ Motorama…