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Current Day Packard

January 29, 2019 myclassicrick 0

Current Day Packard American history is slowly eroding and it has recently become a task for the big three to renovate some of the older facilities used throughout the years to manufacture their automobiles. But […]

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Dodge & The Roaring 20’s

January 18, 2019 myclassicrick 0

Dodge & The Roaring 20’s 1920 Both Dodge Brothers die of influenza – John on January 14th and Horace on December 20th. Dodge is the second best-selling car in America. 1921 Dodge enters into an agreement […]

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Dodge from 1864 to 1920

January 16, 2019 myclassicrick 0

Dodge from 1864 to 1920 1864 John Francis Dodge is born on October 25th in Niles, Michigan. 1868 Horace Elgin Dodge is born on May 17th in Niles, Michigan. 1896 Horace Dodge receives Patent #567,851 […]

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Mercedes-Benz & Pebble Beach Blast From The Past

January 9, 2019 myclassicrick 0

Mercedes-Benz & Pebble Beach Blast From The Past In 2015, Mercedes-Benz Classic showcased this one-off 540K Streamliner coupe.  Following an extensive restoration and reconstruction, this extraordinary vehicle dating from 1938 celebrated its international public premiere.  […]

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First-Gen Camaro Facts

December 17, 2018 myclassicrick 0

First-Gen Camaro Facts The first-generation Camaro appeared in dealerships in September 29, 1966. The 1967 was available as a 2-door, 2+2, hardtop  with the choice of a straight 6 or V-8. The first-generation Camaro was built through […]

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Bentley ‘Blue Train’ Speed Six

December 14, 2018 myclassicrick 0

Bentley ‘Blue Train’ Speed Six Woolf Barnato – heir to a vast fortune from the Kimberley diamond mines in South Africa – was the ultimate ‘Bentley Boy’. A brilliant sportsman, bon viveur and generous host, […]

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1930’s Cadillac and the Multi-Cylinder era

December 13, 2018 myclassicrick 0

1930’s Cadillac and the Multi-Cylinder era The severity of the nation’s economic calamity had not been realized when Cadillac unveiled its V-16 in January 1930. Cadillac’s 452 cid engine was recognized by the public and […]

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Cadillac was born a Ford (Part I)

December 11, 2018 myclassicrick 0

Cadillac was born a Ford (Part I) There is a unique story behind the Cadillac brand. In 1899 The Detroit Automobile Company was founded with a $15,000.00 investment by twelve investors that were put together […]