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On This Day in History: 1966: Ford celebrates 1 millionth Mustang

On this day in 1966, in Dearborn, Michigan, the Ford Motor Company celebrates the production of its 1 millionth Mustang, a white convertible. The sporty, affordable vehicle was officially launched two years earlier, on April 17, 1964, at the World’s … Continue reading

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Brand new IROC Z28 found in a storage trailer

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IndyCar driver Justin Wilson in coma after wreck at Pocono

Reblogged from http://wlfi.com/2015/08/23/justin-wilson-airlifted-from-indycar-race-at-pocono/ Our thoughts and prayers go out to Justin Wilson and his family, friends and colleagues in this difficult time.  Colin LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — IndyCar driver Justin Wilson was airlifted from Pocono Raceway on Sunday after … Continue reading

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Summer-Blend vs Winter-Blend Gasoline: What’s the Difference? – Popular Mechanics

Lots of drivers out there probably didn’t know (or care) that gasoline is blended differently for summer or winter. Recently, though, that issue has been capturing headlines, thanks to a showdown in California, where Gov. Jerry Brown wants to allow … Continue reading

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1949 Mercedes Benz SSK “Count Trossi”

One of the most revered sports cars in the world is the SSK and this one features the most dramatic body of them all. It’s nicknamed after Carlo Trossi who was its first owner and had close connections to the … Continue reading

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VW Factory 1953

All pictures by Peter Keetman Source: Volkswagenwerk 1953 Thanks to Retronuaut.com

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The first car ads, 1898

“The Winton Motor Carriage Company was one of the first American companies to sell a motor car. On March 24, 1898 Robert Allison of Port Carbon, Pennsylvania became the first person to buy a Winton automobile after seeing the first … Continue reading

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Vert-A-Pac Train Cars kept Chevy Vega’s Affordable

Once upon a time, there was a specially-fitted railcar, known as Vert-A-Pac. The railcar was designed to maximize the amount of vehicles being transported, and GM made at least one vehicle that was specifically made for this kind of duty: the … Continue reading

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Chrysler Minivan History Documentary

Dating from 1996, this TV documentary details how the modern minivan came about…

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Rover – The Long Goodbye

Documentary which traces the rise and fall of a great British brand. In the days when Britain’s car industry was the envy of the world, Rover epitomised everything to which the driver of taste aspired, but in 2005 it reached … Continue reading

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