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1902 – Daimler Registers the Mercedes Name One of the most famous names in automotive history became official on this day in 1902 when…

1933 – Bentley Boy Tim Birkin Dies British racing legend Tim Birkin died on this day in 1933 at just 36 years old after…

1945 – Ford Restarts Production in Postwar Britain With World War II coming to an end, Ford of Britain announced on this day in…

1903 – Barney Oldfield Breaks the 60 MPH Barrier Speed records fell on this day in 1903 when racing pioneer Barney Oldfield became one…

1947 – Tucker Makes Its Public Debut The Tucker 48 prototype, known as the “Tin Goose,” made its public debut on June 19, 1947,…

1923 – The First Checker Rolls Out in Kalamazoo One of America’s most recognizable taxicabs began its journey on this day in 1923 when…

1923 – Enzo Ferrari Wins His First Race Long before founding the company that bears his name, Enzo Ferrari captured his first racing victory…

1896 – Jean Peugeot Is Born Future industrial leader Jean-Pierre Peugeot was born in Paris on this day in 1896. A member of the…

1909 – America’s First Motorized Hearse Debuts The automobile’s influence extended beyond daily transportation on this day in 1909 when Cincinnati-based Crane & Breed…

1916 – An International Truck Conquers Pikes Peak Commercial vehicles proved their capability on this day in 1916 when an International Model F became…

1911 – Brooklands Hosts Britain’s First Long-Distance Motor Race Endurance racing arrived in Britain on this day in 1911 when a 277-mile competition was…