Stories
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February 13, 1958 – The four seat Ford Thunderbird debuts
The Ford Thunderbird first hit the market in October 1954 as a two seater to compete with the two year old Chevrolet Corvette. Unlike…
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February 12, 2014 – Sinkhole at the Corvette Museum
The Bowling Green, Kentucky GM plant has been pumping out Corvettes since 1991. Just a quarter of a mile away from the plant is…
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February 11, 1937: The Flint Sit-Down Strike Ends, UAW Recognized
On February 11, 1937, one of the most important labor actions in American industrial history came to an end when General Motors formally recognized…
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Cheap V8 Muscle Cars, Sedans and Wagons For Sale Under $10K
As winter wraps up, it’s time to start looking for that next great project. Have no fear, we’re doing the searching for you, finding…
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February 10, 1055 – Sales of the Chrysler 300 Begin
On this day in 1955, Chrysler introduced the C-300, a groundbreaking high-performance luxury coupe that would become one of the most celebrated names in…
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February 9, 1846 – Engineer Wilhelm Maybach is born
Wilhelm Maybach was a pioneering German engineer and inventor, renowned for his contributions to the development of the automobile industry. Born on February 9,…
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February 8, 1931 – Actor and racer James Dean is born
When actor James Dean, born on this day in 1931, finished filming Giant, he headed straight for the race track. During production of the…
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February 7, 1804 – John Deere’s birthday
On this day in 1804 John Deere was born in Vermont. After apprenticing as a blacksmith, he found work in Burlington before opening his…
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February 6, 1954 – Sales of Mercedes-Benz 300SL Begin
In 1952 Mercedes-Benz built a brand new car for the sports car racing season, dubbed the W194. Designed by Friedrich Geiger, the 3 liter…
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Great Garage Accessories and Upgrades to Improve Form and Function
You don’t need an expensive renovation to turn your garage into a functional, organized, and downright enjoyable space. Whether you’re wrenching on classics, detailing…
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February 5, 1970 – AMC acquires Jeep
During World War II, Willys-Overland, first formed by John Willys when he purchased Overland Automotive in 1908, became one of the largest producers of…
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February 4, 1929 – One Millionth Ford Model A
When Ford Motor Company launched the Model A in late 1927, it marked not just a new automobile, but a turning point in automotive…