Stories
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June 22, 2001 – The Fast and the Furious series begins
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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How Ford Made History with a 1-2-3 Sweep at Le Mans (June 19, 1966)
When the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans came to an end on June 19, it was a Ford GT40 Mk II in first,…
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June 18, 1923 – The first Kalamazoo Checker is built
Checker Motors Company was founded 1922 after Morris Markin, Chicago clothier and owner of an auto body repair business, loaned an associate $15,000 to…
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June 17, 1928 – E.L. Cord founds Cord Corporation
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 16, 1903 – The paperwork to incorporate Ford Motor Company is signed
At approximately 9:30 am on this day in 1903, in Detroit, Michigan, Henry Ford and 12 investors met to sign the paperwork to form…
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June 14, 1959 – The Disneyland monorail opens
On this day in 1959 the Disneyland Monorail System opened at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, during the rededication of Tomorrowland. The original trains,…
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June 13, 1996 – Mercedes 300SL designer dies
German automobile designer Friedrich Geiger, responsible for some of Mercedes’ most memorable cars, passed away on this day in 1996 at the age of…
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June 10, 2007 – Lewis Hamilton wins his first F1 race
Lewis Hamilton is a British racing driver who has achieved remarkable success in the world of Formula One. Born on January 7, 1985, in…
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June 9, 2006 – “Cars” movie franchise begins
The Cars movie franchise, created by Pixar Animation Studios, has captivated audiences with its heartfelt storytelling, memorable characters, and stunning animation. Since the debut…
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Top 5 Craigslist Cars – June 8, 2023 – Classic Daily Driver Edition
If you’re looking for a one of a kind daily driver, look no further. We’ve cruised Craigslist coast to coast to find 5 of…
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June 8, 1948 – The first Porsche debuts ~ 75th anniversary
Exactly 75 years ago, on this day in 1948, a significant event took place in the history of Porsche cars—the debut of the Porsche…
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June 6, 1941 – Louis Chevrolet, namesake of automaker, dies
Louis Chevrolet was a Swiss-born American race car driver, engineer, and automotive pioneer. He was born on December 25, 1878, in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.…