Offered for only two model years, the J-2 tri-power package found its way in fewer than 2,500 cars. Far fewer have survived.

While legendary designer Carroll Shelby is most closely linked with his work for Ford (especially the Mustang), Shelby did do ...

February 4, 2025 marked the 50th anniversary of breaking ground for the current Lancaster Police Department. Just by chance ...

Retromobile started out as a niche event where collectors could buy and sell classic cars and car parts, both high- and ...

1936 — Figure skater Sonja Henie wins her 10th straight world championship. 1959 — Lee Petty, driving an Oldsmobile, wins the ...

The 1960s saw the introduction of several fascinating cars that were powered by engine, which, at the time, were far from ...

In all, Daytona has seen 12 multi-time winners and 14 teams win multiple times. William Byron, who captured the checkered flag in 2024, will look to become the first driver to win back-to-back Daytona ...

1919 — The first dog race track to use an imitation rabbit opens in Emeryville, Calif. 1936 — Figure skater Sonja Henie wins her 10th straight world championship. 1959 — Lee Petty, driving ...

New rest rooms and an elevator were installed” (10-5-1959 E-G). After the police moved ... St. Businesses located there were: McGraw Oldsmobile, City News, an optometrist’s office, Good ...

The famous event began in 1959 when Lee Petty won the inaugural race, finishing with an average speed of 135.52 miles per hour. Petty, racing in an Oldsmobile branded car, is also the event's ...

1936 — Figure skater Sonja Henie wins her 10th straight world championship. 1959 — Lee Petty, driving an Oldsmobile, wins the first Daytona 500. 1969 — Barbara Jo Rubin becomes the first female jockey ...