Will You Ace This Car Fanatics Quiz?

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Knowing your cars is something to brag about — even when you aren't surrounded by fellow car buffs. Because these are tools we use every day, there's always a fun fact to be made about the make, model, year or even colors of the vehicles we see on the road. That's why we built this quiz to test your knowledge of these incredible machines.
Be warned, we are not going to make this easy for you. Stroll down memory lane, and then catch up to the modern era. Look at cars that are far too expensive to own, far too common, or far too dangerous to have ever been on the market. Good Luck!

Dan has a Master's Degree in Geosciences with a concentration in Applied Meteorology and a Bachelor's Degree in Economics.

He is a huge trivia fanatic and spends a lot of free time browsing the internet, researching on a variety of topics, and winning money at trivia night.

Car Fanatics Quiz Questions

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Question 1

This 1955 vehicle from Chevrolet was named after which famous Californian neighborhood?

  • A
    Haight Ashbury
  • B
    Bel Air
  • C
    La Brea Avenue
  • D
    The French Quarter

Question 2

Can you name this pictured personal luxury vehicle?

  • A
    Suzuki GS1000S
  • B
    1961 Jaguar E-Type
  • C
    Toyota Corona
  • D
    Nissan Skyline

Question 3

It may have gotten terrible gas mileage but you were always center stage driving this beast of a machine. What is this pictured car?

  • A
    Cadillac Eldorado
  • B
    Buick Riviera Boattail
  • C
    Chevrolet Bel Air
  • D
    Ford Fairlane

Question 4

Whose logo is this?

  • A
    Mercedes-Benz
  • B
    BMW
  • C
    Subaru
  • D
    Saab

Question 5

The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, pictured here, was named after which aquatic animal?

  • A
    The Tiger Shark
  • B
    The Stingray
  • C
    The Sea Serpent
  • D
    The Cuttlefish

Question 6

If you wanted muscle and class rolled into one, this manufacturer’s car was your first choice! What is this pictured car?

  • A
    Chevrolet Corvette
  • B
    Ford Galaxie
  • C
    General Motors Y Platform
  • D
    Chrysler Imperial

Question 7

Famous for being James Bond’s car of choice, this vehicle appeared in the film, Goldfinger:

  • A
    The 1960 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
  • B
    The 1962 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop
  • C
    The 1964 Aston Martin DB5
  • D
    The 1960 Plymouth Belvedere

Question 8

This pictured car premiered in 1969 in Japan. What is its name?

  • A
    Ford Bronco
  • B
    Chrysler New Yorker
  • C
    Nissan Fairlady Z
  • D
    Dodge Charger

Question 9

Worth over $1 million, what rare car is pictured here?

  • A
    Jaguar XJ220
  • B
    Ferrari 288 GTO
  • C
    Rolls-Royce Phantom
  • D
    Subaru Impreza

Question 10

This car manufacturer is far from a household name, but the results speak for themselves! What is this pictured car?

  • A
    Mini Cooper
  • B
    Aero SSC
  • C
    Koenigsegg Trevita
  • D
    Hudson Hornet

Question 11

If you went back in time about 50 years you would see these cars parked at all of the hottest spots in town. What is this pictured car?

  • A
    Dodge Wayfarer
  • B
    DMC DeLorean
  • C
    Ford F100
  • D
    Cadillac Eldorado

Question 12

We’re not sure if we’d take this bad boy on the highway, but a nice country drive would do the trick! What is this pictured car?

  • A
    Alfa Romeo P3
  • B
    Mazda RX7
  • C
    Ford Cobra
  • D
    Toyota Celica

Question 13

This 1956 Belvedere was made by a now-defunct American automobile brand. What was that brand’s name?

  • A
    Roanoke
  • B
    Plymouth
  • C
    Virginia
  • D
    Antigonish

Question 14

This is one of the first luxury cars produced by this company. What car are we looking at in this picture?

  • A
    Mitsubishi Montero
  • B
    Honda Accord
  • C
    Chevrolet Impala
  • D
    Lincoln Continental Mark II

Question 15

What teenage guy didn’t dream about having this All-American classic in their garage? What is this pictured car?

  • A
    Dodge Coronet
  • B
    Ferrari 750 Monza Spyder
  • C
    Pontiac Firebird
  • D
    Bentley T1

Question 16

This 1961 Chevy is the:

  • A
    Impala Sport Coupe
  • B
    Corvette Stingray
  • C
    Sedan de Ville
  • D
    Continental

Question 17

Deliciously old-school but still tastefully refined, what is this pictured high-end car?

  • A
    Lamborghini Diablo
  • B
    McLaren 720S
  • C
    Mazda Cosmo
  • D
    Porsche Targa

Question 18

If you can’t name who manufactured this car then you best turn in your gearhead badge ASAP. What is this pictured vehicle?

  • A
    Dodge Viper GTS
  • B
    Porsche 911
  • C
    Lexus GS430
  • D
    Isuzu Rodeo

Question 19

What 1956 vehicle from Dodge was named after a small crown worn by princes and princesses?

  • A
    The apex
  • B
    The royal
  • C
    The tiara
  • D
    The coronet

Question 20

If you want to get your hands on this piece of luxury you’ll need, on average, $15 million dollars. What is this pictured car?

  • A
    Dodge Viper
  • B
    Ford Thunderbird
  • C
    Ferrari 250 GT
  • D
    Cadillac Calais

Question 21

This 1953 vehicle from Chevrolet is the:

  • A
    Corvette
  • B
    Sierra
  • C
    Tanker
  • D
    Silverado

Question 22

In 1968, Plymouth introduced a performance vehicle known as the:

  • A
    Falcon
  • B
    Road Runner
  • C
    Silicon
  • D
    Dusky

Question 23

Which Chevrolet car was built to match the Plymouth Belvedere and the Ford Mustang?

  • A
    The Firebrigade
  • B
    The Cadillac
  • C
    The DeVille
  • D
    The Chevelle

Question 24

Designed as an alternative to the Corvette, this Ford vehicle was called the:

  • A
    Lincoln
  • B
    Fairlane
  • C
    Alpine
  • D
    Thunderbird

Question 25

Shelby’s early GT 350 models were often referred to as:

  • A
    Cougars
  • B
    Vipers
  • C
    Cobras
  • D
    Cheetahs

Question 26

Known as the E Type, this 1961 car was created by:

  • A
    Honda
  • B
    Bentley
  • C
    Aston Martin
  • D
    Jaguar

Question 27

With curves for days, what manufacturer could afford to put this pictured audacious car on the road?

  • A
    Mercedes-Benz 190SL
  • B
    Mitsubishi Galant
  • C
    Jaguar E-Type Roadster
  • D
    Pagani Huayra

Question 28

With a top speed of 205 MPH, what high-end speedster are we looking at in this picture?

  • A
    Isuzu Sport
  • B
    Mitsubishi Mirage
  • C
    Lamborghini Reventon
  • D
    Cadillac CTS

Question 29

You’ll see these cars all over the West Coast. What revolutionary car are we looking at in this picture?

  • A
    Tesla Model S
  • B
    DuPont Model H
  • C
    Avanti Studebaker
  • D
    BXR Model X

Question 30

This car was developed in post-war America. What is this pictured vehicle?

  • A
    Opel Astra
  • B
    Chevrolet Silverado
  • C
    Lincoln Continental
  • D
    Ford Thunderbird

Question 31

We’re almost positive we’ve raced with this car in 'Cruis'n USA'. What is this pictured vehicle?

  • A
    Buick LeSabre
  • B
    Ford GT
  • C
    Hyundai Sonata
  • D
    Pontiac Fiero

Question 32

This car never got hot in America, but it stole the 1960s elsewhere. What is this pictured vehicle?

  • A
    Sheffield-Simplex LA7b
  • B
    Triumph Spitfire
  • C
    Spectre DB11
  • D
    Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud

Question 33

This Type 300 Limo, produced in 1951, was manufactured by which major automaker:

  • A
    Mercedes-Benz
  • B
    BMW
  • C
    Fiat
  • D
    Ford

Question 34

Named after a legendary land of prosperity, this 1954 vehicle is the:

  • A
    Lamborghini Countach
  • B
    Cadillac Eldorado
  • C
    Bentley Continental
  • D
    Oldsmobile Utopia

Question 35

One look at the rear fan should be all you need to identify this manufacturer. What is this pictured car?

  • A
    Ram SRT10
  • B
    Dodge Viper
  • C
    Porsche Cayenne
  • D
    Nissan 911 Turbo

Question 36

This car would become James Bond’s favorite ride! What is this pictured vehicle?

  • A
    Albion Venturer
  • B
    Jaguar XJ220
  • C
    Jensen Motors S-Type
  • D
    Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato

Question 37

Produced in 1967, this vehicle is the:

  • A
    Chevrolet Camaro
  • B
    Ford Sportsroof
  • C
    Pontiac Firebird
  • D
    Mercury Cougar

Question 38

She doesn’t look very aerodynamic but this is still a car enthusiast favorite. What is this pictured automobile?

  • A
    Mercury Eight
  • B
    Aston Martin DB5
  • C
    Mercer Type 35
  • D
    Muntz Jet

Question 39

Can you name the make and model of this pictured American classic?

  • A
    Ford Thunderbird
  • B
    Chevrolet Bel Air
  • C
    Chevrolet Impala
  • D
    Buick Electra

Question 40

This company isn’t known for making hip vehicles, so maybe we are looking at an exception. Who makes this pictured car?

  • A
    BMW i8
  • B
    Volvo P1800
  • C
    Volkswagen Tiguan
  • D
    Kia Soul

Question 41

First released in 1962, the Elan was produced by:

  • A
    Lotus Cars
  • B
    Chevrolet
  • C
    Buick
  • D
    Honda

Question 42

This 1966 vehicle is the:

  • A
    Olds 88
  • B
    Oldsmobile Toronado
  • C
    Oldsmobile Starfire
  • D
    Olds Vista Cruiser

Question 43

Known as the R Type Continental, this 1952 vehicle was created by:

  • A
    Jaguar
  • B
    Bentley
  • C
    MG
  • D
    Aston Martin

Question 44

First released in 1950, this sleek brown beauty is the:

  • A
    Ferrari Farfalle
  • B
    Cadillac DeVille
  • C
    Jaguar XK120
  • D
    Buick Skylark

Question 45

Can you identify this pictured piece of vehicular muscle?

  • A
    Suzuki SX4
  • B
    Pontiac Grand Am
  • C
    Dodge Diplomat
  • D
    Porsche 911 GT3

Question 46

Early versions of this vehicle came under fire from consumer activists and future presidential candidate Ralph Nader for being “unsafe at any speed:”

  • A
    The Chevrolet Corvair
  • B
    The Studebaker Lark
  • C
    The Plymouth Valiant
  • D
    The Rambler American

Question 47

The 1954 New Yorker was produced by which company?

  • A
    Chrysler
  • B
    Ford
  • C
    Chevrolet
  • D
    Oldsmobile

Question 48

First released in 1966, the Alfa Romeo Spider was built by and named after a firm from:

  • A
    Brazil
  • B
    Portugal
  • C
    Switzerland
  • D
    Italy

Question 49

This classic car came in a few different iterations. This picture is the "Gullwing" version of what car?

  • A
    Mercedes-Benz 300SL
  • B
    Jaguar F-Pace
  • C
    Lexus RX 350
  • D
    Maserati Ghibli

Question 50

This late 1960s and early 1970s classic was coveted by everyone in show business. What is this pictured car?

  • A
    Saab 900 Turbo
  • B
    Tesla Model S
  • C
    Porsche 959
  • D
    Lamborghini Miura

Question 51

Beautiful to look at, rough to ride, this car looks better than it carries. What is this pictured vehicle?

  • A
    Lotus Esprit
  • B
    Speranza Motors Chery
  • C
    Lotec 681
  • D
    Toyota FJ40

Question 52

This 1956 Fire Dome was manufactured by DeSoto, a now defunct automaker from:

  • A
    Italy
  • B
    Brazil
  • C
    The United States
  • D
    Mexico

Question 53

Developed to compete with Ford’s Lincoln Continental line, this luxury vehicle is the:

  • A
    1962 Cadillac Sedan de Ville
  • B
    1964 Chrysler Imperial
  • C
    1969 Aston Martin DB6
  • D
    1967 Buick Skylark

Question 54

Can you name this pictured 1960s muscle car? Only 351 were produced.

  • A
    Ford Edge
  • B
    Toyota 2000GT
  • C
    Chevrolet Bel Air
  • D
    Pontiac Catalina

Question 55

The 365 Speedster was one of the first vehicles designed for the American market. Which German automaker manufactured it?

  • A
    Porsche
  • B
    BMW
  • C
    Mercedes-Benz
  • D
    Volkswagen

Question 56

This beautiful machine looks like it was pulled straight out of Gotham! What is this pictured car?

  • A
    Lexus LX
  • B
    Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
  • C
    Bugatti Type 57S/SC
  • D
    Chrysler 300C

Question 57

Famously driven by American actor James Dean, this car is the:

  • A
    1951 Jaguar XK130
  • B
    1950 Ferrari Farfalle
  • C
    1955 Porsche 550 Spyder
  • D
    1953 Lincoln 130

Question 58

This company makes high-end luxury cars. What is this pictured vehicle?

  • A
    Jaguar F-Type
  • B
    Infiniti QX60
  • C
    GMC Sierra
  • D
    Porsche Carrera GT

Question 59

Built during a major automotive production uptick in the United States, this vehicle is the:

  • A
    1956 Dodge Coronet
  • B
    1954 Buick Skylark
  • C
    1953 Cadillac Corvette
  • D
    1956 Chrysler New Yorker

Question 60

This high-end car was developed during the Baby Boomin’ years. What is this pictured model?

  • A
    Alfa Romeo Spider
  • B
    Moretti 750 Gran Sport
  • C
    Fiat 500
  • D
    Ferrari 365 GT

Question 61

Built by Chrysler, this vehicle was named in honor of which major city's inhabitants:

  • A
    São Paulo
  • B
    Chicago
  • C
    Accra
  • D
    New York

Question 62

Studebaker briefly produced this luxury coupe from 1962 to 1963:

  • A
    Avanti
  • B
    Commander
  • C
    Starliner
  • D
    Cruiser

Question 63

Produced in 1969, this Pontiac vehicle was known as the:

  • A
    Firebird Pony
  • B
    Bonneville Brougham
  • C
    GTO Convertible
  • D
    Trans Am

Question 64

Created by a division of General Motors, this vehicle was the:

  • A
    1959 Pontiac Bonneville
  • B
    1953 Corvette
  • C
    1951 Cadillac DeVille
  • D
    1955 Olds 88

Question 65

In which year did Ford begin production of its Mustang line?

  • A
    1960
  • B
    1963
  • C
    1969
  • D
    1964

Question 66

Pontiac first introduced the Firebird in:

  • A
    1967
  • B
    1961
  • C
    1968
  • D
    1969

Question 67

The Buick Riviera, pictured here, was named in honor of a famous waterway in:

  • A
    Brazil
  • B
    The United States
  • C
    Mexico
  • D
    France

Question 68

Famous for the polarizing nature of its design, this vehicle is the:

  • A
    1958 Buick Limited
  • B
    1955 Chevy Veranda
  • C
    1950 Plymouth Fury
  • D
    1958 Cadillac Countach

Question 69

Created by the English automaker MG Car Company Limited, this 1959 vehicle is the:

  • A
    XP 500
  • B
    CC 1489
  • C
    Roadster
  • D
    MGA 1500

Question 70

This compact vehicle helped to popularize front wheel drive in Western automobiles. What was its name?

  • A
    The 1959 Yugo Nouveau
  • B
    The 1954 Volkswagen Beetle
  • C
    The 1959 Austin Mini
  • D
    The 1956 Fiat 503

Question 71

This 1953 Fiat’s name embodies extreme speed. What is it?

  • A
    Supersonic
  • B
    Lightyear
  • C
    Charles Lindbergh
  • D
    Peregrine Falcon

Question 72

Which ‘50s Ford vehicle was named after the estate of the company’s founder, Henry Ford?

  • A
    The Dearborn 8000
  • B
    The Galaxie
  • C
    The Crown Victoria
  • D
    The Fairlane 500

Question 73

Dodge launched the second generation of its Challenger vehicles in which year?

  • A
    1971
  • B
    1977
  • C
    1974
  • D
    1978

Question 74

Introduced in 1966, the automobile industry’s “safety package” included all of the following except:

  • A
    Windshield fluid
  • B
    Seat belts
  • C
    Lane keeping
  • D
    Dashboard padding

Question 75

There are only only 44.1 inches from the top of this car to the ground and it has a 7-speed transmission. What is this pictured hypercar?

  • A
    Aurica Motors E-Car
  • B
    Mitsubishi Evo
  • C
    Datsun Go
  • D
    Koenigsegg Agera

Question 76

Released in 1956, the 503 was one of the first sports cars after World War II to be marketed by which German firm?

  • A
    Volkswagen
  • B
    BMW
  • C
    Mercedes-Benz
  • D
    Renault

Question 77

This is a true supercar in every sense of the word. Who designed this pictured luxury vehicle?

  • A
    Tesla Model S
  • B
    Lexus LFA
  • C
    Lamborghini Gallardo
  • D
    Pontiac GTO Judge

Question 78

This vehicle was designed by Peter Szymanowski and released in 1939. What is this pictured car?

  • A
    BMW 328
  • B
    Acura RLX
  • C
    GM Spitfire
  • D
    Mohs SafariKar

Question 79

This 1967 sports car is the:

  • A
    Lamborghini Miura
  • B
    Lola T70
  • C
    Ferrari 330 P4
  • D
    Plymouth Belvedere

Question 80

This 1967 Ferrari is the:

  • A
    Dino 206
  • B
    Daytona
  • C
    275
  • D
    Colombo M64

Question 81

What manufacturer designed this pictured lesser-known car and released it in both the United States and abroad?

  • A
    Toyota
  • B
    General Motors
  • C
    AC Cars
  • D
    Ford

Question 82

Though commonly known as the Daytona, the official name of this sports car from Ferrari was the:

  • A
    275 GTB 4
  • B
    Berlinetta Boxer
  • C
    365 GTB 4
  • D
    Salon 1968

Question 83

With your pedal to the metal, this car peaks at 217 MPH. What is this pictured vehicle?

  • A
    Pagani Zonda
  • B
    Bugatti Veyron
  • C
    Alfa Romeo 4C
  • D
    Fiat Abarth 500

Question 84

The 1969 T70, pictured here, was produced by which European car firm?

  • A
    Fiat
  • B
    BMW
  • C
    Lola Cars
  • D
    Zastava Koral

Question 85

What is the name of this American luxury vehicle?

  • A
    The 1957 Olds 98 Holiday Coupe
  • B
    The 1959 Oldsmobile Starfire
  • C
    The 1952 Chevy Dynamique
  • D
    The 1955 Buick Strato Roof

Question 86

In 1964, Ferrari introduced its first transaxle vehicle. What was its name?

  • A
    The 275
  • B
    The Colombo
  • C
    The Daytona
  • D
    The Rango

Question 87

The first Corvette to have a fuel injection engine was the:

  • A
    1959 Corvette Sting Ray
  • B
    1954 Corvette Convertible
  • C
    1957 Corvette C1
  • D
    1959 Corvette Elektrique

Question 88

Produced by Studebaker in 1955, this vehicle was known as the:

  • A
    M16 52A
  • B
    President Speedster
  • C
    Touring
  • D
    Champion

Question 89

Produced by one of the most successful French automakers of the 1950s, this vehicle was featured in the 1973 film, The Day Of The Jackal. What is its name?

  • A
    The 1955 Citroën DS
  • B
    The 1955 Citroën 2CV
  • C
    The 1950 Peugeot 403
  • D
    The 1952 Renault Boulogne

Question 90

What is the name of this pictured lesser-known track car?

  • A
    Noble M400
  • B
    Peugeot 3008
  • C
    Renault Kadjar
  • D
    Nissan Ultima

Question 91

This 1966 Buick was part of the brand’s _______ line.

  • A
    Riviera
  • B
    Skylark
  • C
    Wildcat
  • D
    Centurion

Question 92

The 1967 Cosmo Sport, pictured here, was produced by which Japanese automaker?

  • A
    Lexus
  • B
    Toyota
  • C
    Mazda
  • D
    Honda

Question 93

What is the make of this pictured car? Only true car enthusiasts will be able to identify it.

  • A
    Talbot-Lago
  • B
    Ford
  • C
    Turner Sports Cars
  • D
    Wolseley Motors

Question 94

The 1967 Tipo 33 Stradale, pictured here, was produced by which automaker?

  • A
    Alfa Romeo
  • B
    Renault
  • C
    Lamborghini
  • D
    Flaviense

Question 95

Featured in the 1963 Turin Auto Show, this prototype was the first car produced by:

  • A
    DeSoto
  • B
    Honda
  • C
    Ferrari
  • D
    Lamborghini

Question 96

The Yenko Chevrolet dealership, which produced customized cars including the Camaro pictured here, was located in:

  • A
    New Jersey
  • B
    Pennsylvania
  • C
    The Algarve
  • D
    California

Question 97

President John F. Kennedy's favorite luxury car was:

  • A
    The Ford Thunderbird
  • B
    The Cadillac
  • C
    The Studebaker Commander Starliner
  • D
    The Studebaker Avanti

Question 98

In which year did DeSoto release the first Fireflite?

  • A
    1950
  • B
    1954
  • C
    1956
  • D
    1955

Question 99

Known as the 8V, this 1952 performance vehicle was built by which Italian automaker:

  • A
    Lamborghini
  • B
    Ferrari
  • C
    Fiat
  • D
    Alfa Romeo

Question 100

Sold by the Brazilian division of General Motors, the Chevrolet Opala was first released in:

  • A
    1963
  • B
    1964
  • C
    1969
  • D
    1968

Comments (52)

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Most American autos were easy. But the Europeans and others were harder.

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@user3164020ive done it many times. I’ve learned to scroll to answer and wait a few seconds.

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Very interesting took me back years am 75 years young

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Unfortunately, the screen jumped just as I was clicking on Thunderbird questions on 2 different questions and caused a wrong choice, so I'm owed 2 correct answers, having owned the T-Birds in the past I couldn't get it wrong!!!

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Lier @383kev

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19 I owned a Royal

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Number 73 is incorrect. The Challenger went into production in 1970. It’s Plymouth twin, the Barracuda, is the correct car for this question.

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Well at being a female I think I did pretty darn good at 55%

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Fun. Learned a few things

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Great 80%

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Great quiz lots of hard questions ACED IT !!!

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@mahutchi1953 new models come.out half year, not necessarily produced yet...the reasoning behind the 64 1/2 Mustang...65's were 1st ragtops.

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Pretty good

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@poolez1@poolez1No it did not.

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It would be not to bad if didnt have all those adds. I missed 3 because of those adds.

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too long, too many obscure foreign, question 73 is all F'ED UP...the really shytty second gen challenger NOT shown and was 78 not 70

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cannot enter email on application form. Says that email hyas been used. Please fix

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@poolez1 Nope, it started as a 64 1/2 for the 65 model year. "1964 1/2 vs 1965 - The Great Mustang Debate". Joshuastarling.com. 2004. Retrieved February 13, 2016.

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question on year mustang came is wrong. Mustang came in late 63 as a 63 1/2 to beat the 64 new car releases

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a little long

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