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DRIVERead the story October 19, 1987 – A controversial Grand Prix winner dies
German racer Hermann Lang was a promising 30 year old Mercedes driver in 1939 when World War II broke out as Germany invaded Poland,…
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DRIVERead the story Dusty & Rusty – 1949 Chevrolet 3100
As the world healed from World War II, American automotive factories refocused production from military to civilian for the first time since early 1942.…
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DRIVERead the story Future Collectible – 1981 Jeep Cherokee Chief
If you’re in the market for a vehicle’s that on the verge of vintage but can still take you just about anywhere, this 1981…
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DRIVERead the story Dusty & Rusty – 1968 Ford Mustang J Code
If you caught the earlier post about today being the anniversary of the release of Bullitt, then you’ll have extra appreciation for this 1968…
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DRIVERead the story Dusty & Rusty – 1955 Chevy Bel Air Coupe
There’s no getting around it, Tri-Five Chevrolets are a mainstay in the collector car world whether you like it or not. Matching numbers restorations…
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DRIVERead the story Dusty & Rusty – 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Rampside
Instead of fighting off the invasive Volkswagen Beetles that kept swimming across the Atlantic in the 1950s, the folks at Chevrolet decided to just…
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DRIVERead the story Future Collectible – 1989 Shelby CSX
Caroll Shelby built many memorable racing and muscle cars. This 1989 Shelby CSX available on Craigslist outside of Seattle is not one of them.…
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DRIVERead the story Dusty & Rusty – 1935 Chevrolet 1/2 Ton High Cab Pickup
The 1930s were obviously one of the most fun times in the United States. Everyone was roaming the country in search of work, running…
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DRIVERead the story October 11, 1928 – Long name, fast driver
Alfonso Antonio Vicente Eduardo Angel Blas Francisco de Borja Cabeza de Vaca y Leighton, Marquis of Portago, better known as Alfonso de Portago, was…
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DRIVERead the story October 2, 1959 – The Aircooled American
The only mass produced, air cooled rear engined American car was introduced to the public on this day in 1959. The Chevrolet Corvair aimed…
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DRIVERead the story October 1, 1908 – The first Model T leaves the assembly line
An automobile revolution began on this day in 1908 when the first Ford Model T left Ford’s Piquette Plant in Detroit, Michigan. The Ford…