January 1, 1942 – Ending civilian auto production for WWII
An order from the US Office of Production Management issued on this day in 1942 announced an impending freeze on
An order from the US Office of Production Management issued on this day in 1942 announced an impending freeze on
The year 1970 heralded the arrival of the Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454, and it was a ride that demanded attention.
On this day in 2015, Chevrolet made a splash at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK with the
Louis Chevrolet was a Swiss-born American race car driver, engineer, and automotive pioneer. He was born on December 25, 1878,
The Chevrolet Corvair was a unique car that made a mark in the automotive industry in the 1960s. It was
Arthur Chevrolet passed away on this day in 1946 after hanging himself following a long battle of clinical depression. Arthur
Louis Chevrolet, namesake to Chevrolet Motor Car Company, was born on this day in 1878 in Switzerland. After immigrating to
On this day in 1966 members of the press were invited to a special General Motors event to meet the
The dusty & rusty feature on This Day in Automotive History is generally reserved for vehicles listed for under $10
I am often amazed at how little info some sellers are willing to offer in a classified add for a
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