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    Well, the world’s had a week of Trump being President of the United States and we’ve only had about a half dozen international incidents and constitutional crisis so I’d say we’re way ahead of the game! Seriously though, regardless of which side of the political spectrum you call home, I hope you’ve had a good week.…

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    Welcome to another exciting Mystery Car contest. If you’re anything like me you’ve been anticipating its arrival almost since the last one. Just in case you were wondering what that one was, here’s the answer. Now that we’ve gotten that taken care of, make and model on this beauty if you don’t mind. Image: ©2017…

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    You know what, I think Fiat-Chrysler—or whatever it is they’re calling themselves these days—should start prepping for the reintroduction of the Eagle Vision in three years. That way I can buy one and tell everybody I have 2020 Vision. Until that glorious event transpires however we’ll still need to pass the time, and what better way…

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    Welcome to the first Mystery Car contest of 2017! It’s…, it’s… well to be honest, pretty much like the Mystery Cars we had last year and before that. But still, 2017! Make and model, future people. Image: ©2017 Hooniverse/Robert Emslie, All Rights Reserved

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    As many of you know, I like to take the opportunity these weekly Mystery Car contests afford to look back on some aspect of automotive history that just so happens to share the dame date. This week it’s all about Ford as September 9 was the day in 1953 when the Ford Motor Company produced…

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    Welcome to the technical end of Summer. We may still have three weeks until the Autumnal Equinox sends the season off officially, but as this is Labor Day weekend, we’re calling it now. Put away those white shoes for another year. Since it’s a long weekend, let’s get the festivities started with this week’s Mystery…

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    It was on this date in 1959 that the BMC Mini debuted. Priced at only $800 the original Mini featured one of the most innovative designs in automotive history and, I’d like to think, paved the way for the mini… skirt. No matter who you like to dress there’s no escaping the fact that today is…

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      Today is an auspicious occasion. On this date in 1909 the first race was run at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway—the famous “Brick Yard.” We have no less famous a contest for you, the venerable Mystery Car, so without further ado, Gentlemen (and Ladies) start you brains. Image: ©2016 Hooniverse/Robert Emslie, All Rights Reserved

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    Today is August 12 and that is an auspicious date in automotive history. It was on this date in 1908 that the Ford Motor Company built the first production Model T, a car that would go on to define both the company and the industry, and put the world on the road. I can assure…

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    I don’t know about you, but I’m getting pretty tired of all this heat. As is usually the case around this time I am deeply in the longing for fall stage of the year. Of course the best thing to do when you’re uncomfortable from the heat is to think about something else. Anything else.…

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