Stories
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May 24, 1991 – Thelma & Louise is released, spurring a new love for the open road — and air
Today, we embark on a journey back to this day in 1991, a day that the a film “Thelma and Louise” redefined the road…
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Top 5 Craigslist Cars – May 22, 2023 – ’90s Stick Shift Edition
Is your left foot warmed up? This week we’ve got a cool selection of unique rides from the 1990s, and all of them have…
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Is this 1965 Corvette Project a Good Deal?
I just came across this 1965 Chevrolet Corvette project on Craigslist about 3 hours from my house. For $4,500 I am highly tempted, at…
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May 20, 1899 – The first speeding ticket in USA is issued
On this day in 1899, New York City taxicab driver Jacob German earned his place in the complete history of the automobile when he…
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May 19, 1903 – Buick is Founded
On this day in 1903 the Buick Motor Company was founded by David Buick as a subdivision of Buick Auto-Vim and Power Company, which…
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May 18, 1958 – Maria Teresa de Filippis becomes first female F1 driver
Born to a wealthy Italian family in 1926, Maria Teresa de Filippis grew up an avid equestrian. The sport taught her how to handle…
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May 17, 1868 – Horace Elgin Dodge is born
Horace Elgin Dodge, born on this day in 1868, was a man of remarkable passion, drive, and vision. He was an automotive pioneer, industrialist,…
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May 16, 2013 – Short track legend Dick Trickle takes his own life
On this day in 2013 short track racing great Richard “Dick” Trickle took his own life. Trickle is estimated to have participated in more…
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Classic Muscle Cars for Sale ~ Top 5 Craigslist Cars (May 15, 2023)
This week’s Top 5 Craigslist cars offers a host of cheap muscle cars. They are definitely all projects, but none of them are destined…
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May 12, 1973 – “Bloody May” at Indy begins
May of 1973 was a deadly month at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, earning it the nickname Bloody May. It began on this day in 1973…
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What was the first Ferrari? It Debuted May 11, 1947
Enzo Ferrari, a former racing driver and team manager, founded his car company, Ferrari, in 1947 with the goal of building race cars that…
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May 9, 1969 – GM announces the end of Corvair
The Chevrolet Corvair was a unique car that made a mark in the automotive industry in the 1960s. It was designed with a rear-mounted…