Stories
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When Was the First Corvette Made? The Origin of an American Icon (June 30, 1953)
The automotive industry changed forever when the first production Chevrolet Corvette rolled out of a General Motors’ assembly facility in Flint, Michigan, on this…
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June 27, 1985 – Route 66 is decertified
The “Main Street of America,” U.S. Route 66, was officially decertified on this day in 1985 when the American Association of State Highway and…
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June 26, 1906 – The first Grand Prix
The Grand Prix de l’Automobile Club de France, the first Grand Prix event in France, started on this day in 1906 and would come…
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June 25, 1956 – The last Packard leaves Detroit assembly line
The last true Packard rolled out of the Packard plant in Detroit on this day in 1956. The name lived for two more years…
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June 24, 1911 – F1 great Juan Manuel Fangio is born
Juan Manuel Fangio, born in Argentina on this day in 1911, dominated the first decade of Formula One with five World Championships. That record,…
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June 23, 1971 – The movie Le Mans, starring Steve McQueen, debuts
“Le Mans,” starring Steve McQueen as a Team Porsche driver, debuted in theaters on this day in 1971. In the film, McQueen’s character Michael…
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June 22, 2001 – The Fast and the Furious debuts
On this day in 2001 The Fast and the Furious debuted in theaters around the globe, launching one of the most successful film and…
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June 21, 1947 – The first post war Mille Miglia
The Mille Miglia was an open road endurance race that took place in Italy 24 times from 1927 to 1957. It was on this…
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June 20, 1942 – Auschwitz prisoners steal a car to escape
On this day in 1942 four prisoners of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz staged a daring escape utilizing a stolen SS member’s personal vehicle,…
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June 17, 1928 – Cord is Founded
Errett Lobban Cord, better known as E. L., founded the Cord Corporation on this day in 1928. It would become a holding company for…
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June 13, 1953 – Tony Rolt and Duncan Hamilton win 24 Hours of Le Mans, apparently drunk
One of the most fantastic tales in auto sports history was born on this day in 1953 when British racers Tony Rolt and Duncan…
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What Happens If You Junk a Car That Still Has a Loan on It?
Junking a car already feels complicated. Add an active loan, and complexity skyrockets. Many people face this situation after an accident, mechanical failure, or…