Stories
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January 2, 1994 – Introducing the Dodge Neon
Chrysler introduced the Neon on this day in 1994. At various times, the name would find itself on Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth cars until…
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December 28, 1870 – Edward Budd, automotive frame pioneer, is born
In the early 1900s, thousands of people aimed to make a name for themselves in the early automotive industry. While most failed outright, there…
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December 18, 1898 – The first automobile land speed record is set
Count Gaston de Chasseloup-Laubat of France set the first official automobile land speed record on this day in 1898 when he completed the flying…
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The perfect second car – 1958 Metropolitan for sale
What is white and turquoise and cute all over? OK, maybe that’s not the greatest line to start a car review with, but come…
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December 11, 1978 – Mafia men use Ford Econoline to steal $5.8m in heist
At about 3 a.m. on this day in 1978, six men began what would become the largest heist in US history to date. Though…
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Cyber Monday Deals for Automotive Accessories
It’s that time of year, you know, when all the best deals hit the market. Today is your last chance to grab some gear…
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Winter is Coming! Conquer the snow with this International Scout
First introduced in 1961, the International Harvester Scout hit the market as a direct competitor of the civilian Jeep. Building trucks was nothing new…
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November 22, 1963 – JFK is shot while riding in Lincoln Continental
President John F. Kennedy was shot on this day in 1963 while riding through the streets of Dallas in the presidential 1961 Lincoln Continental.…
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The first car with a touchscreen is from 1986
There’s a good chance that you are touching a screen right now as you scroll through this article, unless you’re now in the minority…
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5 Affordable Classic Station Wagons for Sale on Craigslist
As a kid, the mere chance of the popular kids seeing you exit a street legal elephant at school could have been enough to…
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November 14 – Alvis is bombed, the Brickyard is sold & GM rolls out the EV-1
Good Morning, or afternoon, or whenever you’re reading this. It’s November 14th and you’re reading This Day in Automotive History. Today we’re covering a…
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November 13, 1971 – Spielberg’s feature debut Duel starring a demonic Peterbilt premieres
Steven Spielberg’s feature length directorial debut, Duel, debuted as a made for TV movie on this day in 1971. The flick starred Dennis Weaver…