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?

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.


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.

Cadillac Quiz Questions

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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.

  • A
    fiberglass body
  • B
    automatic transmission
  • C
    electric starting/ignition
  • D
    power steering

Question 2

Cadillac introduced the "Autronic Eye" in 1953. What did this rather advanced feature do?

  • A
    Activate windshield wipers when moisture was detected.
  • B
    Sense if seat belts were fastened.
  • C
    Dim high-beam headlights automatically.
  • D
    Fully automate climate control settings.

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.

  • A
    4-cylinder
  • B
    V6
  • C
    12-cylinder
  • D
    V8

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?

  • A
    1972
  • B
    1959
  • C
    1976
  • D
    1965

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.

  • A
    de Ville
  • B
    Seville
  • C
    Fleetwood
  • D
    Calais

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?

  • A
    1948
  • B
    1957
  • C
    1955
  • D
    1952

Question 7

On the subject of tailfins, which model year had the largest tailfins, complete with bullet taillights?

  • A
    1962
  • B
    1957
  • C
    1964
  • D
    1959

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!

  • A
    Series 70 Eldorado Brougham
  • B
    Coupe de Ville Signature
  • C
    Series 75 Fleetwood
  • D
    Sixty Special

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.

  • A
    Packard
  • B
    Viking
  • C
    Oakland
  • D
    LaSalle

Question 10

Although today Cadillac's world headquarters are in New York, the company was originally founded in what American city?

  • A
    Detroit, Michigan
  • B
    Cadillac, Michigan
  • C
    Cleveland, Ohio
  • D
    South Bend, Indiana

Question 11

This is the third generation of Cadillac's personal luxury car, produced from 1957 - 1960.

  • A
    Seville
  • B
    de Ville
  • C
    Eldorado
  • D
    Fleetwood

Question 12

Cadillac is currently the second-oldest American auto brand behind Buick. In what year was Cadillac founded?

  • A
    1909
  • B
    1906
  • C
    1902
  • D
    1916

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:

  • A
    Mansfield bumpers
  • B
    Dagmar bumpers
  • C
    Marilyn bumpers
  • D
    Turner bumpers

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?

  • A
    1947
  • B
    1956
  • C
    1950
  • D
    1962

Question 15

Cadillac was among the first to introduce air conditioning in 1953. Which model year did Cadillac debut automatic climate control?

  • A
    1968
  • B
    1961
  • C
    1971
  • D
    1964

Question 16

This entry-level model introduced in 1965 replaced the Series 62.

  • A
    Calais
  • B
    de Ville
  • C
    Seville
  • D
    Eldorado

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.

  • A
    M551 Sheridan
  • B
    M24 Chaffee
  • C
    M41 Walker Bulldog
  • D
    M3 Stuart

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.

  • A
    de Ville
  • B
    Sixty Special
  • C
    Series 70
  • D
    Seville

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?

  • A
    1974
  • B
    1968
  • C
    1971
  • D
    1966

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.

  • A
    Series 60
  • B
    Series 70
  • C
    Series 80
  • D
    Fleetwood

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