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New ModelsMercedes Centennial Celebration Surprisingly Low Key
When a manufacturer or nameplate celebrates a large birthday, it’s usually big news. When GM celebrated their 100th, Ford spelled out “Happy 100 GM” with their office’s lights at nights, while Ford themselves recently made big news of their 125th anniversary. So you’d think that something as monumental as a …
On this day in history: November 22
  • 1893: Birth in Hollywood California of Harley Earl, considered one of the most influential automotive designers. He is credited with, among others, the spectacular Y-Job (1938), the Corvette (1953), the raised rear fenders (1948) and the panoramic windshields.
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