Stories
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November 6, 1893 – Edsel Ford is born
In the early 20th century, the name “Ford” became synonymous with automobiles, thanks to the pioneering efforts of Henry Ford. However, often overshadowed by…
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November 5, 1895 – Selden patents the automobile
When patent lawyer George B. Selden first filed with the US Patent Office for an internal combustion engine on May 8, 1879, it included…
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November 4, 2000 – Harold LeMay, record auto collector, dies
At the time of his death on this day in 2000, Harold E. LeMay had amassed one of the largest personal collections of automobiles…
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November 3, 1900 – The first modern auto show
The first modern auto show began at Madison Square Garden in New York City on this day in 1900. This was not the first…
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November 2, 1935 – The Coffin Nose Cord debuts
The Cord 810 was introduced by the Cord Automobile division of the Auburn Automobile Company at the National Automobile Show in New York City…
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November 1, 1927 – Ford Model A production begins
On November 1, 1927, the Ford Motor Company began serial production of a vehicle that would become a symbol of innovation and a turning…
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When did the Chevy Impala come out? October 31, 1957
After debuting an Impala show car at the 1956 GM Motorama, Chevrolet used the name on a new production model, which it announced on…
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October 30, 1911 – Little Motor Car Company is founded, later becomes part of Chevrolet
The Little Motor Car Company, founded on October 30, 1911, in Flint, Michigan, is a fascinating chapter in the early American automotive industry. Often…
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October 29, 1932 – Safarikar builder Bruce Mohs is born
Perhaps you’ve heard of the Mohs Safarikar. Perhaps, well, probably not, given only three ever made it to the streets. Let alone the safari-lands.…
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October 28, 1977 – Tokyo Motor Show opens
The annual Tokyo Motor Show kicked off on this day in 1977. By the late 1970s, fuel economy had become a hot topic in…
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October 27, 1937 – Second generation Cadillac V-16 is introduced
To build the ultimate automobile, Cadillac began development of a new “multi-cylinder” car in 1926 that could prove to be more powerful and smoother…
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October 26, 1966 – Toyota introduces what will become the best selling car ever, the Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla, one of the most iconic and enduring nameplates in the automotive world, made its debut at the 13th Tokyo Motor Show…