Death of Dale Earnhardt... In a Daytona newspaper...

THE NEWS-JOURNAL, Daytona Beach, Florida, February 19, 2001 (Dale Earnhardt's Fatal Crash)

 

   * From the city where it happened

   * Great for framing or as a memento

   * "Black Sunday"

 

Whether you are a NASCAR fan or not, collectors cannot fail to admit that one of the more notable--and tragic--events in NASCAR racing was the d... See More  

Death of Princess Diana... with photos...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, NY, Aug. 31, 1997 (3 sections)  The headline reads: "Diana Killed in a Car Accident in Paris," with subhead: "In Flight From Paparazzi - Friend Dies," with an accompanying photo. The article continues on an inside page with a photo taken at the scene of the accident.

Included is the front section, sports section, and metro section, in very nice conditi... See More  

NASCAR driver Alan Kulwicki killed...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 2, 1993



* Alan Kulwicki airplane crash

* NASCAR Cup Series driver

* "Special K" "Polish Prince"



The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "Kulwicki Presumed to Be Dead" with subhead and small photo. (see images)

Complete with all sections (100+ pages), nice condition.... See More  

Danny Ferry, Sean Elliott, Pervis Ellison, and Stacey King... College Player of the Year...

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 27, 1989



Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.



* Danny Ferry, Sean El... See More  

Neal Anderson...

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, January 9, 1989



Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.



* Neal Anderson



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Ronald Reagan attends...

Richard Petty's 200th & final win... NASCAR...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 5, 1984



* Richard Petty's 200th win

* Firecracker 400 - Daytona

* NASCAR



The front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "President Sees Petty Win 200th"  First report coverage continues inside this section with a two column photo of Richard Petty being congratulated by President Ronald Reagan (see photos). This was Richard Pet... See More  

Greatest Daytona 500 finish... David Pearson...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 16, 1976 



* Best Daytona 500 finish 

* Richard Petty & David Pearson 

* NASCAR - stock car racing 



The sport's section (page 16) has a two column headline: "Pearson, After Crash With Petty, Is Victor" with photo of the famous crash just short of the finish line. (see photos) 1st report coverage on the 1976 Daytona 500 in wh... See More  

Richard Petty Wins Daytona 500....

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Jayne Mansfield killed in crash...

THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, June 29, 1967



* Jayne Mansfield killed in car crash

* Hollywood actress and Playboy Playmate



The front page has a three column heading "Road Crash Kills Jayne" with caption: "Actress and two Men Die" and photo. (see) 1st report coverage on the automobile accident that killed famous actress Jayne Mansfield.

Other news, sports and advertisements o... See More  

Lee Ann Roberts Breedlove Speed Record in 1965....

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1963 Tiny Lund Ford Galaxie advertisement...

Here is a single page out of the May 15, 1963 Detroit News newspaper. This is a full page Ford Galaxie advertisement endorsed by NASCAR driver Tiny Lund, the recent winner of the Daytona 500. (see)

Irregular along the left  (spine) margin with some wear here, otherwise good.

Ernie Kovacs killed on car crash...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 13, 1962



* Ernie Kovacs killed (1st report)

* Famous comedian actor



This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:  "Kovacs Killed In Car Crash". Tells of the death of famed comedian Ernie Kovacs.



Other news of the day. The paper is in good condition.



wikipedia notes: Ernie Kovacs was killed in an a... See More  

Natalie Wood... 1961 national automobile show...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, October 16, 1960  The front of this issue contains a photo of Natalie Wood with an accompanying article "The Vamp Is Back". There are several pages of the previews of the new 1961cars at the National Automobile Show. Additional stories and advertisements are within.



This is complete in 36 pages with several small binding holes a... See More  

1960 Daytona 500... Junior Johnson...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 15, 1960 



* NASCAR National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing 

* 2nd Annual Daytona 500 race 

* Junior Johnson winner - 1st report 



This 38 page newspaper has a two column headline at the bottom of the front page of the sport's section (page 25): "N. Carolina Driver Wins Daytona '500'" with related photo. (see)



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Very 1st Daytona 500.... Nascar debut...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, February 23, 1959 



* Very 1st Daytona 500 Nascar race 

* Johnny Beauchamp vs. Lee Petty 



Within the sport's section on page 36 is a four column heading: "500-Mile Race Decided by Whisker" See images for text on the very 1st Daytona 500 Nascar race. It was also historic for having a photo finish which took three days to figure out who won.... See More  

1958 GM Firebird III concept car makes it's debut w/ photos...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Sept. 10, 1958



* 1958 GM Firebird III automobile debuts

* First space age concept car by GM



The back page has four related photos of the new GM Firebird III concept car with heading: "GM Warms Up a New Firebird" and some text. I'm sure that only a Detroit publication would cover this. Rare as such.

Complete with all 68 pages, light toning at the margins, bin... See More  

Roy Campanella auto accident...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 28, 1958



* Roy Campanella auto accident

* Brooklyn Dodgers star catcher



This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "ROY CAMPANELLA OF THE DODGERS HAS FRACTURED NECK AS CAR HITS POLE".



Nice to have on the front page for display. Other news of the day throughout.



Good condition.



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1957 Lampasas, Texas flood disaster...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 13, 1957



* Lampasas, Texas flood disaster

* Racing diver Alfonso de Portago

* Guidizzolo, Lombardy, Italy disaster



Near the bottom of the front page is a three column heading: "Wall Collapses, Texas City Flooded" (see)

Also a two column heading: "Auto Race Tire Mishap Claims 12 Lives In Italy" (see)

Other news, sports and adverti... See More  

Roy Campanella wins MVP for 3rd time...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 9, 1955



* Roy Campanella wins MVP for 3rd & final time

* Brooklyn Dodgers - MLB baseball



This 40 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 34: "Campanella Is Named MV for Third Time" and "Brooklyn Catcher Beats Out Duke Snider by Five Votes for 1955 Honor" with one column photo of Campy. (see)



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Racecar driver Bill Vukovich killed at Indy 500...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. May 31, 1955



* Race car driver Bill Vukovich killed

* Bob Sweikert wins Indianapolis 500



The front page has a three column heading: "Sweikert Wins Indianapolis Race As Vukovich Dies in Fiery Wreck" with subhead and two related photos, one showing the fatal wreckage. The top of page 23 has a four column heading: "Sweikert Wins '500'; Vukovi... See More  

1st HEMI engine automobile released in 1951...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 10, 1951



* Chrysler Hemi engine is born (FirePower)

* 1st automobiles are released for sale

* American V8 gasoline engines 1st used



Page 19 has a three column photo headed: "The 1951 Chrysler Imperial Four-Door Sedan" with text. This was the day the HEMI (formally called "Firepower") engine made it's debut in a automobile for sale.

And mayb... See More  

Ransom E. Olds death... in a Detroit paper....

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, August 27, 1950



* Ransom Eli Olds death (1st report)

* Father of the American automobile

* From the capital of the car industry



This 40+ Sunday newspaper has a one headline on the front page: "Auto Pioneer R.E. Olds Dies at 86" with subhead. 1st report coverage on the death of automobile pioneer, Ransom Eli Olds. Reporting continues on p... See More  

Preston Tucker loses control of company..

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, March 4, 1949



* Preston Tucker loses control of his company

* Automobile designer & entrepreneur

* 1948 Tucker Sedan "Tucker Torpedo" fame



This 36 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 29: "Rescue Planned for Tucker Corp." with caption: "Everybody's Business". 1st report coverage on Preston Tucker l... See More  

Death of Henry Ford...

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Pennsylvania, April 8, 1947. 



* Henry Ford death (1st report) 

* Automobile pioneer - Detroit MI 



The front page has two column headlines that read: "Henry Ford, Auto Pioneer, Dies At 83", "Death Unexpected To The One-Time Farm Boy Who Built Industrial Empire"



with photo (see photos). 1st report coverage on the death of automo... See More  

1947 death of Henry Ford...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 8, 1947.



* Henry Ford death (1st report)

* Automobile pioneer - Detroit, Michigan



The front page has a two column headline: "HENRY FORD IS DEAD AT 83 IN DEARBORN" with subheads that include: "Pioneer In Autos" "Leader in Production Founded Vast Empire in Motors in 1903" and more. Lengthy coverage continues on page 32 with photo of Ford... See More