Stories
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February 8, 1985 – William Lyons’ death and 5 of the most important postwar Jaguars ever built
William Lyons was a visionary and a true pioneer in the automotive industry. Born in Coventry, England in 1901, Lyons had a passion for…
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Top 5 Craigslist Car Finds – Hot Rod Edition – Feb. 8, 2023
We found some crazy cool classic Ford hot rods for sale on Craigslist that we’re dying to share. If only I had a space…
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February 5, 1970 – AMC acquires Kaiser 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, 1913 – Civil rights activist Rosa Parks is born
Rosa Parks, nee McCauley, the “First lady of civil rights,” according to Congress, was born in Tuskegee, Alabama on this day in 1913. While…
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Ends tomorrow – 1 of 282 – Midnight Purple II 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec
If you haven’t heard, Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) cars are pretty hot. Like, burning. Like, dang, those are every millennials childhood on wheels. Speaking…
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February 1, 1907 – Steam pioneer Léon Serpollet dies
French inventor and industrialist Léon Serpollet is said to have done more for the steam automobile than anyone else. While experimenting with steam vehicles…
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Fair Priced First Gen 1960 El Camino Needs TLC
Tender loving care? No, more like tools, labor and cash. However, this 1960 Chevrolet El Camino for sale is likely worth it. Yes, it’s…
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January 29, 1886 – The automobile is patented
On this day in 1886 Karl Benz applied for a German patent for his Benz Patent-Motorwagen. He ultimately received patent number 37435 for the…
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The History of Auto Warranties: How To Protect Your Investment
The United States has a long and complicated history with car warranties. Starting in the early 20th century, auto manufacturers began including comprehensive warranty…
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Top 5 Craigslist Car Finds – January 26, 2023
We’re searching for the best deals on Craigslist cars for sale every day. Check out the video below to see what we found for…
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January 25, 2015 – Annual North American International Auto Show closes following Ford GT and Acura NSX debut
On this day in 2015, the annual North American International Auto Show closed following more than a week of exciting debuts. At the show,…
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Meet Hilary Noack, Owner of Toronto’s Ink N Iron
As a teenager Hilary Noack preferred to live life on her own terms. Unfortunately, her terms sometimes resulted in a good old fashioned grounding.…