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15
May
GAS RATHINING BEGAN ON THIS DAY IN 1942
On May 15, 1942, gasoline rationing began in 17 Eastern states
as an attempt to help the American war effort during World War
II. By the end of the year, President Franklin D. Roosevelt had ensured
that mandatory gasoline rationing was in effect in all 48 states.
21
Apr
CELEBRATION OF 100 MILLION ON THIS DAY
On April 21, 1967, General Motors (GM) celebrated the manufacture
of its 100 millionth American-made car. At the time, GM was the
world’s largest automaker.
General Motors was established in 1908 in Flint, Michigan, by
horse-drawn carriage mogul William Durant.
29
Mar
THIS WAS DODGE FEVER TURNED UP IN 1969
posted by Bob Karm in Automobiles,CLASSIC ADS,CLASSIC CARS,HISTORY,Memorabillia and have No Comments
10
Mar
NEW ELECTRIC VAN WAS UNVEILED BY VW
VW is resurrecting its iconic microbus — the quintessential van associated with hippie counterculture of the 1960s (below) as an
all-electric van called the ID. Buzz.
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