Car Grilles Quiz: Can You Identify These Cars Using Only Their Grilles?
Written by Cliff Johnson Trivia Expert
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Do you have what it takes to identify the following 30 cars using nothing more than their grilles in this challenging quiz? Let’s find out!
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For some people, cars can be considered a way of life. No way of life is more luxurious, historic, and entertaining than that of the classic car world. From the over usage of chrome to the beautiful vintage colors, classic cars are in a league of their own. Today we are going to test your classic car aptitude. Do you have what it takes to identify the following 30 cars by nothing more than their grilles? Let’s find out!
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Question 1
Trim, no frills, and full of power. Can you pick this car from a lineup?
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A1954 Citroen DS
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B1968 Plymouth Roadrunner
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C1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe
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D1938 Delahaye 165 Roadster
1968 Plymouth Roadrunner
The Plymouth Road Runner was produced from 1968 - 1980 as a "back to basics" muscle car.
Question 2
This vehicle was made famous by James Bond!
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A1964 Aston Martin DB5
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B1957 Studebaker Hawk
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C1953 Oldsmobile Super 88
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D1941 Buick Roadmaster
1964 Aston Martin DB5
Just over 1,000 Aston Martin DB5s were produced between 1963 - 1965.
Question 3
This classy sports car could go 0 - 60 MPH in 5.75 seconds.
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A1971 Lamborghini Miura
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B1975 Lincoln Mark IV
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C1971 Buick Riviera
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D1970 Dodge Charger
1971 Lamborghini Miura
When the Lamborghini Miura was originally released in 1966, it was the fastest production vehicle of its time.
Question 4
On average this car sells for as much as $500,000 at auction!
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A1952 Bentley R-Type Continental
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B1952 Studabaker Starliner
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C1973 Cadillac Eldorado
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D1975 Ford Country Squire
1952 Bentley R-Type Continental
The Bentley R-Type was quite popular as a luxury car in post-war Britain, with over 2300 built between 1952 - 1955.
Question 5
Sleek and quick, what car is this?
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A1966 Pontiac GTO
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B1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
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C1966 Corvette Stingray
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D1965 Ford Mustang
1966 Corvette Stingray
The second-generation Chevrolet Corvette was also known by the name "Stingray".
Question 6
This unique grille should be all the hint you need.
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A1974 Lamborghini Countach
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B1977 Pontiac Firebird
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C1970 Dodge Charger
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D1978 Ford Pinto
1970 Dodge Charger
This unique 1970 Dodge Charger R/T grille was produced as part of the second generation of the "B-body" Chargers.
Question 7
Can you identify this classic muscle car?
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A1966 Pontiac GTO
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B1959 Jaguar Mark IX
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C1964 Facel Vega Excellence
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D1953 Dodge Coronet
1966 Pontiac GTO
This 1966 Pontiac GTO was the first year that the GTO became its own model instead of just an option package.
Question 8
This classic car from the 60s/70s was a regular in Hollywood films about Los Angeles.
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A1973 De Tomaso Pantera
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B1974 Plymouth Hemi’Cuda
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C1976 Lincoln Mark IV
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D1964 Pontiac GTO
1976 Lincoln Mark IV
The Lincoln Continental Mark IV might be one of the longest 2 door cars ever produced at a massive 228 inches!
Question 9
This manufacturer became famous for their luxury line-up.
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A1975 Ford Country Squire
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B1986 Rolls-Royce Camargue
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C1978 BMW 7-Series
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D1979 Honda Prelude
1986 Rolls-Royce Camargue
Only 531 of the these Rolls Royce Camargues were produced between 1975 - 1986.
Question 10
Any car junkie will know this model by a glance.
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A1936 Mercedes-Benz
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B1938 Phantom Corsair
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C1935 Auburn B/T Speedster
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D1935 Bugatti Type 57SC
1936 Mercedes-Benz
This 1936 Mercedes Benz, known as the W136 or the 170 V, was Mercedes' top-selling model in the run-up to WWII.
Question 11
Any car-head would know this grille. Do you?
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A1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350
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B1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
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C1971 GMC Sprint
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D1965 Shelby 427 Cobra
1965 Shelby 427 Cobra
The Shelby 427 Cobra incorporated a new at the time, Ford 427 engine, which produced up to 485 hp!
Question 12
Hint: this manufacturer is still around today!
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A1926 Austin 7
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B1961 Jaguar E-Type
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C1923 Lancia Lambda
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D1958 Chevy Malibu
1961 Jaguar E-Type
The classy Jaguar E-Type, also known as the XK-E, was produced from 1961 to 1975.
Question 13
All of these cars would be killer on a race track, but which one are you looking at right now?
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AFord GT40 MK1
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B1965 Shelby Cobra 427
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C1965 Matra Djet
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D1970 Datsun 240Z
1970 Datsun 240Z
The first generation Datsun 240Z, also known as the Nissan Fairlady Z, was produced from 1970 - 1973.
Question 14
This is basically a 'gimme'. Do you 'got it'?
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A1926 Ford Model T
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B1933 Lincoln KB Victoria Coupe
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C1934 DeSoto Airflow Coupe
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D1885 Benz Motorwagen
1926 Ford Model T
Perhaps the most famous automobile of all time, over 14 million Ford Model Ts were produced from 1909 - 1927.
Question 15
Teenagers everywhere hit up the shake shack in this beauty.
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A1962 Mercury Monterey
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B1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
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C1971 BMC Mini Cooper S
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D1958 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
1958 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
The Coupe de Ville was still just a trim line on the Series 62 back in 1958.
Question 16
For our grand finale: a '60s piece of luxury muscle. Can you finish off with a win?
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A1964 Jaguar E-Type
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B1966 Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto
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C1968 BMW 2002
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D1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
1966 Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto
The Alfa Romeo Spider is one of the brand's most famous models, being produced from 1966 - 1993.
Question 17
This little monster featured a 350 HP engine. Which car do you think it is?
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A1963 Chevy Impala
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B1973 Dodge Polara
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C1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454
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D1965 Pontiac Tempest Le Mans
1963 Chevy Impala
This third-gen Chevy Impala, was produced from 1961 to 1964.
Question 18
This car became a mainstay for gearheads everywhere.
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A1967 Buick LeSabre
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B1984 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
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C1980 Pontiac Sunbird
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D1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
1984 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
The fifth generation Cadillac Coupe de Ville was produced from 1977 - 1984.
Question 19
Many older auto fanatics cite this vehicle as the starting point for their love of cars.
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A1967 Pontiac Firebird
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B1964 Dodge 426 Hemi
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C1964 Ford Thunderbolt
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D1963 Plymouth 426 Wedge
1967 Pontiac Firebird
1967 was the first year of the venerable pony car, with Pontiac Firebirds being produced all the way up until 2002.
Question 20
Here's a gorgeous shot of the car on display after it was first released. What car is it?
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A1956 Citroen DS
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B1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
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C1956 Buick Skylark
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D1958 Cadillac El Dorado
1956 Citroen DS
The revolutionary Citroen DS was a big hit in France, selling over 1.3 million vehicle there between 1955 -1975.
Question 21
This unique grille usually belonged to quite the high-end driver.
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A1948 Bristol 401
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B1954 Jaguar XK120
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C1947 Allard K1
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D1948 Ferrari 166S
1954 Jaguar XK120
The Jaguar XK120 was one of the fastest cars of its day and Jaguar's first vehicle to be produced post-WWII.
Question 22
We'll start you off with something elegant and powerful.
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A1952 Buick LeSabre
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B1953 Maserati A6GCS
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CBandini-Maserati 1500
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DFord Thunderbird
1953 Maserati A6GCS
Only 52 of the iconic 1953 Maserati A6GCS were ever made.
Question 23
Here's a hint: very few cars were shaped like this back in the '40s.
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A1941 Lincoln Continental
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B1945 MG TC Midget
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C1947 Maserati A6
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D1946 Triumph Roadster
1941 Lincoln Continental
Unfortunately the unique grille on the 1941 Lincoln Continental didn't last as the car was redesigned the following year.
Question 24
This car basically invented what it meant to be 'luxurious'.
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A1929 Bugatti Type 46
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B1938 Hispano-Suiza H6B Xenia
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C1938 Talbot-Lago
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D1925 Rolls-Royce Jonckheere Phantom I
1925 Rolls-Royce Jonckheere Phantom I
The nearly-mythical styling of the one-off Rolls-Royce Jonckheere Phantom is almost as epic as the story of its many changes in ownership.
Question 25
This obscure classic car probably went under the radar before today. Can you identify it by its grille?
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A1967 Mazda Cosmo
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B1963 Corvette Stingray
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C1967 Gurney Eagle-Westlake MK1
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D1969 Dodge Charger
1967 Mazda Cosmo
The rotary engined Mazda Cosmo remained in production from 1967 to 1996, with this first-gen example being produced until 1972.
Question 26
Some call this the most elegant sports car ever made by America. Who made it?
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A1936 Auburn Boattail Speedster
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B1962 Shelby Cobra
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C1936 Bugatti Atlantic
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D1938 Delahaye 165 Roadster
1936 Auburn Boattail Speedster
The Indiana-based Auburn Automobile Company went out of business only one year later, but produced the beautiful Speedster shortly before it went out of business.
Question 27
Shiny and chrome. Polishing this classic car must have taken forever!
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A1951 Studebaker Commander
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B1949 Lincoln Cosmopolitan
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C1941 Buick Roadmaster
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D1951 Chrysler Saratoga
1941 Buick Roadmaster
This pre-war Roadmaster was produced for just two years in 1940 and 1941.
Question 28
No hint for you here. You should know this one!
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A1967 Ferrari 330 P4
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B1969 Toyota 2000 GT
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C1967 Ferrari Dino 206 GT
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D1967 Alfa Romeo Tip 33 Stradale
1969 Toyota 2000 GT
Only 351 of these rare Toyota 2000GTs were produced from 1967 - 1970.
Question 29
They certainly don't make 'em like this anymore! What car is this?
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ACitroen 2CV
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B1948 Cadillac Series 62
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C1948 Tucker Torpedo
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D1948 Holden FX
1948 Cadillac Series 62
This was no ordinary Cadillac Series 62. This model included coachwork by Jacques Saoutchik.
Question 30
What is it about old cars? The further back we go, the cooler they get.
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A1929 Bugatti Type 46
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B1927 Lancia Lambda
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C1934 Packard Twelve Model 1106
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D1934 Voisin Type C27
1927 Lancia Lambda
The innovative Lancia Lambda was produced early in the history of the automobile between 1922 -1931.
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