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Daily Archives: July 14, 2026

“The First…” Wait Hold On! Part 2

Blog, Heartland Classics Chapter, NewsBy ACBS Rudder MagazineJuly 14, 2026Leave a comment

Story by Clay Thompson, Photos by Forrest Bryant, Heartland Classics Chapter Continuing with the second installment of stories about “firsts.” Many think disc brakes came out in the 70’s, but Tucker did have them in the 40’s, however, in England, Lanchester offered them in 1902. With boats, well, they just are much more simple than cars. Not much…

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