Stories
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March 31, 1998 – NASCAR pioneer and champ Tim Flock dies
Julius Timothy (Tim) Flock, a pioneering NASCAR driver, passed away at the age of 73 on this day in 1998. Flock was part of…
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When Did Porsche Build its Last Aircooled Car? (March 30, 1998)
Since its founding in 1948, Porsche had been a stalwart supporter of air-cooled engines. That all came to an end on this day in…
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Who was the first person to go 200 mph? (March 29, 1927)
On this day in 1927, residents of Daytona Beach, Florida, rose to clear, sunny skies. The early spring sun pushed temperatures to 85 degrees…
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March 28, 1941 – Construction begins at Ford’s Willow Run
Construction of Ford Motor Company’s WIllow Run manufacturing plant began on this day in 1941. Ford built it to manufacture aircraft for Allies involved…
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Ferry Porsche Should be Given More Credit (March 27, 1998)
Ferry Porsche, born Ferdinand Anton Ernst Porsche on September 19, 1909, is the eldest son of Ferdinand Porsche, the founder of the Porsche automobile…
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Who Designed New York’s Bridges? (March 26, 1879)
Othmar Ammann may not be a familiar name to most, but if you live in the greater NYC area, you’ve likely been affected by…
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One Guy Designed Corvettes and Mustangs (March 25, 1930)
Lawrence Kiyoshi Shinoda was born on March 25, 1930, in Los Angeles, California. A gifted automotive designer, he left an indelible mark on American…
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How to Find and Buy a Classic Car: Best Places, Pricing, and Car Shipping Tips
Classic cars. If you’re looking to find and buy a classic vehicle, you’ll need to be prepared to conduct research, plan your finances, and…
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Chasing 200 MPH: How the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona Changed Motorsports History
Buddy Baker arrived at Alabama International Motor Speedway on March 24, 1970 after a morning of skeet shooting. He wasn’t there to race, however.…
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March 23, 1968 – The Lincoln Continental Mark III is introduced
Hoping to woo race fans at the 12 Hours of Sebring, Lincoln introduced their new flagship model, The Continental Mark III, on this day…
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Who Built the Hummer First? (March 22, 1983)
In 1979, the U.S. Army drafted specifications for a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle, or HMMWV for short, better known as Humvee. They released…
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March 21, 1960 – Ayrton Senna, F1 Champ, is born
Ayrton Senna da Silva, born on March 21, 1960, in São Paulo, Brazil, emerged as one of the most celebrated Formula 1 drivers in…