How Well Do You Know Cadillac?
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Synonymous with luxury, Cadillac is one of the oldest car manufacturers in the world. Can you name these 20 facts about one of America's most iconic brands?
Synonymous with luxury, Cadillac is one of the oldest car manufacturers in the world. Can you name these 20 facts about one of America's most iconic brands?
This quiz was expert written by Dan Henry. 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.
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Question 1
Although the Great Depression bankrupted many automakers, Cadillac flourished. By 1939, Cadillac produced the first mass-produced ______, called Hydra-Matic.
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Afiberglass body
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Bautomatic transmission
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Celectric starting/ignition
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Dpower steering
automatic transmission
Hydramatic, the first mass-produced fully auto transmission, was introduced for the 1940 model year vehicles sold in 1939.
Question 2
Cadillac introduced the "Autronic Eye" in 1953. What did this rather advanced feature do?
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AActivate windshield wipers when moisture was detected.
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BSense if seat belts were fastened.
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CDim high-beam headlights automatically.
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DFully automate climate control settings.
Dim high-beam headlights automatically.
Some vehicles still don't have an equivalent of the Autronic Eye, which dimmed headlights for the safety of oncoming motorists.
Question 3
Cadillac received a reputation for innovation early on in its history. In 1914, it produced the first of this iconic engine type ever seen in America. It is still the company's most common engine type today.
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A4-cylinder
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BV6
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C12-cylinder
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DV8
V8
The 1914 L-Head was the first mass-produced American V8 engine.
Question 4
The venerable de Ville was produced from 1949 - 2005, but was originally a trim level only. In what model year shown here did it finally become a separate model?
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A1972
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B1959
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C1976
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D1965
1959
The de Ville was a trim level from 1949-1958 on the Series 62.
Question 5
This "small" model was introduced in 1975 and produced through 2004. It was originally a trim level from 1956-1960 on the Eldorado.
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Ade Ville
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BSeville
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CFleetwood
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DCalais
Seville
The Seville was a slightly smaller, though relatively pricey, premium sedan.
Question 6
Tailfins are an iconic feature of most Cadillacs produced in the post-WWII years. In which model year did Cadillac debut the then-controversial feature?
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A1948
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B1957
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C1955
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D1952
1948
The 1948 Cadillacs were the first to debut tailfins, then just a fraction of their future size.
Question 7
On the subject of tailfins, which model year had the largest tailfins, complete with bullet taillights?
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A1962
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B1957
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C1964
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D1959
1959
Both the Series 62 and the Coupe de Ville had massive tailfins over one foot high.
Question 8
This hand-built, exclusive Cadillac was introduced in 1957, with only 400 of these cars produced that year. At a base price of over $13,000, they cost more than a Rolls Royce at the time!
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ASeries 70 Eldorado Brougham
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BCoupe de Ville Signature
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CSeries 75 Fleetwood
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DSixty Special
Series 70 Eldorado Brougham
The Series 70 Eldorado Brougham cost over $110,000 in today's money.
Question 9
These luxury cars were built by Cadillac between 1927 - 1941 at the direction of GM's CEO. They were priced to be slightly above Buicks but slightly below Cadillacs.
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APackard
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BViking
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COakland
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DLaSalle
LaSalle
LaSalle was discontinued in 1941 even though they consistently outsold Cadillac.
Question 10
Although today Cadillac's world headquarters are in New York, the company was originally founded in what American city?
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ADetroit, Michigan
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BCadillac, Michigan
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CCleveland, Ohio
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DSouth Bend, Indiana
Detroit, Michigan
The Cadillac Motor Car Division was founded from the remnants of the Henry Ford Company in Detroit, Michigan.
Question 11
This is the third generation of Cadillac's personal luxury car, produced from 1957 - 1960.
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ASeville
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Bde Ville
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CEldorado
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DFleetwood
Eldorado
Eldorado is Spanish for "the gilded one".
Question 12
Cadillac is currently the second-oldest American auto brand behind Buick. In what year was Cadillac founded?
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A1909
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B1906
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C1902
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D1916
1902
Cadillac was founded back on August 22, 1902, by Henry Ford.
Question 13
Another key styling element on '50s Caddys were the chrome bumpers, including a pair of cone-shaped styling elements. Because of these rather pointy protrusions, the bumpers also became known as:
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AMansfield bumpers
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BDagmar bumpers
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CMarilyn bumpers
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DTurner bumpers
Dagmar bumpers
The so-called "Dagmar" bumpers were named after the actress and TV host of the same name.
Question 14
This may be the most bizarre Cadillac ever built. Dubbed "Le Monstre" by the French press, it was raced to 3rd place at the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans in which year?
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A1947
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B1956
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C1950
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D1962
1950
The "Le Monstre" competed in the 1950 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Question 15
Cadillac was among the first to introduce air conditioning in 1953. Which model year did Cadillac debut automatic climate control?
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A1968
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B1961
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C1971
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D1964
1964
Their industry-first climate control debuted in 1964.
Question 16
This entry-level model introduced in 1965 replaced the Series 62.
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ACalais
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Bde Ville
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CSeville
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DEldorado
Calais
The Cadillac Calais was produced from 1965 - 1976.
Question 17
While known for its luxury consumer vehicles, Cadillac also has a lengthy tradition supporting the military. Cadillac began producing this tank in 1951, which later saw over two decades of service in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
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AM551 Sheridan
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BM24 Chaffee
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CM41 Walker Bulldog
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DM3 Stuart
M41 Walker Bulldog
The M41 Walker Bulldog is still in service in at least six different countries, marking over 60 years of continuous service worldwide.
Question 18
This model produced intermittently from 1937 - 1993, was Cadillac's most luxurious and exclusive owner-driven model for the majority of its production run.
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Ade Ville
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BSixty Special
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CSeries 70
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DSeville
Sixty Special
The Sixty Specials were among the most expensive and exclusive cars Cadillac produced throughout their decades-long run.
Question 19
While "Fleetwood" and "Brougham" were in circulation for decades among various trim lines of Cadillac's vehicles, in what year did the Fleetwood Brougham finally debut as a stand-alone model?
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A1974
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B1968
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C1971
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D1966
1966
The Fleetwood Brougham name dates back to the company's acquisition of a coachbuilder named Fleetwood in the 1920s. In 1966, the Fleetwood Brougham was added as a separate model, accompanying the Fleetwood 60 Special, which continued through 1970.
Question 20
This luxury model produced from 1936 - 1976 and again from 1984 - 1987 was Cadillac's longest-wheelbase model for most of its production.
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ASeries 60
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BSeries 70
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CSeries 80
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DFleetwood
Series 70
Eleven generations of limousine-style Series 70 were produced throughout the 20th Century.
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