How Well Do You Know The Cars Mentioned In These Famous Songs?

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It’s winter and many of us are missing the road trips we used to take, when all was well in the world. And part of what makes a road trip so amazing is the playlists. Some songs are just stored in our memory and they never get out. If you’re a true gear head, some of those songs will probably mention or reference your favorite car. 

But some singers don’t express their love for cars as explicitly as Prince in his <i>Little Red Corvette</i>. In fact, in conversations about car-related media, some songs will probably fly under the radar. Unless… You’re highly attentive to their lyrics. Take our quiz to test yourself and learn more about the automobile's role in the music industry. 


Vasilii Kulev is a digital marketing specialist during business hours and a trivia writer in his spare time. His areas of interest range from cars and music to science, history, and food. Whenever he's not busy writing quizzes, you can catch him at the local used records store or the newest craft beer bar. He also wrote this entire bio himself in third person.

Songs Lyrics About Cars Quiz Questions

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Question 1

This car was featured in a song recorded by Mike Rice in 1965. A few years later, Wilson Pickett covered it. Do you know its name?

  • A
    Miura
  • B
    Spitfire
  • C
    Mustang
  • D
    Corvair

Question 2

Janis Joplin wrote a song about a famous automaker in 1970. In the song, she asks the Lod to prove His love for her by buying her what car?

  • A
    a Rolls-Royce
  • B
    a Cadillac
  • C
    a Mercedes-Benz
  • D
    a V8 Ford

Question 3

This car was featured in a famous Ramones song, part of their 10th studio album Halfway to Sanity. Can you guess its name?

  • A
    Citroën
  • B
    Morris
  • C
    Camaro
  • D
    Honda

Question 4

One of the most iconic rock songs in history, "American Pie" by Don McLean, is one of those songs you cannot help but sing along with. Do you remember what kind of car is mentioned in the lyrics?

  • A
    a Pontiac
  • B
    a Chevy
  • C
    a Volkswagen
  • D
    a Ford

Question 5

Do you remember what kind of car the girl drives in the famous song "Fun, Fun, Fun" by The Beach Boys?

  • A
    a Chevy Corsair
  • B
    a Buick Regal
  • C
    a Ford Mustang
  • D
    a Ford Thunderbird

Question 6

Back in 1979, hip hop was becoming more and more popular. While the song "Rapper's Delight" wasn't the first one to introduce rap to audiences, it helped pave the way for rap tropes. What were the two cars the hip hop trio sang about?

  • A
    Lincoln Continental and sunroof Cadillac
  • B
    Bentley Continental and Ford Mustang
  • C
    Porsche 911 and Mercedes-Benz C Class
  • D
    Corvette and Corvair

Question 7

American singers love their own cars. The singer Natalie Cole was the daughter of the iconic jazz pianist Nat King Cole. In 1988, she sang a song about a pink car. Do you remember its kind?

  • A
    Cadillac
  • B
    Fast Mustang
  • C
    Ferrari
  • D
    Chevrolet

Question 8

In his song "Last Call", Kanye West mentions a specific colored car in which he pushes Miracle Whips. This wordplay from West is rooted in automotive history. But do you know the color and the automaker?

  • A
    Mayonnaise-colored Benz
  • B
    Blue-colored Ford
  • C
    Red-colored Corvette
  • D
    Cherry-colored Corvair

Question 9

This car was featured in the song "Supersonic" by the famous British rock band, Oasis. When the narrator meets a girl and asks for her phone number, he sees her car and asks to ride with her. Do you remember what that car's brand was?

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

Question 10

Just like Pink Floyd's song "Money", the famous singer Lorde also uses high status symbols to show the essence of excess in her song "Royals". What's the name of the automaker she mentions?

  • A
    Bugatti
  • B
    Mercedes-Maybach
  • C
    Bentley
  • D
    Rolls Royce

Question 11

What kind of car do Jay-Z and Kanye West rap about in the famous song "No Church in the Wild"?

  • A
    Jaguar XKE
  • B
    Lamborghini Countach
  • C
    Shelby Cobra
  • D
    Rolls-Royce Corniche

Question 12

This car was the star of Smokey and the Bandit, a 1970s classic with a lot of appeal. It also was referenced by Thompson Square, a country band in 2015. Can you guess its name?

  • A
    Camaro
  • B
    Stepside Chevy
  • C
    Mustang
  • D
    Trans Am

Question 13

This famous German car is featured in the song "Unstoppable" by Sia, in which she compares herself to it. What's it called?

  • A
    Audi R8
  • B
    Porsche 911
  • C
    Mercedez-Benz 190SL
  • D
    BMW I8 Coupe

Question 14

This mid-century American car maker was mentioned in the 1958 song "Beep Beep". Do you know its name?

  • A
    White Corvette
  • B
    Jaguar XKE
  • C
    Nash Rambler
  • D
    Cadillac Convertible

Question 15

Childish Gambino, aka Donald Glover, is known for his satirical commentary and intellect. In his song "3005" he mentions the name of of an automaker, referencing "The Boy" in his screenplay who loves expensive cars. Can you guess its name?

  • A
    Lamborghini
  • B
    Ferrari
  • C
    Pagani
  • D
    McLaren

Question 16

Nowadays, this car might seem too old to be featured in a rock song. But in 1963, when The Beach Boys recorded the song "Little Deuce Coupe", it seemed vintage, not antique. Can you guess the model of the car?

  • A
    Triumph Spitfire
  • B
    Austin Healey
  • C
    1932 Ford
  • D
    2 HP Citroen

Question 17

This car was featured in the song "Let's Get It Started" by the Black Eyed Peas. Can you guess its name?

  • A
    Rolls-Royce Ghost
  • B
    Bentley Continental
  • C
    Lincon Continental
  • D
    Rolls-Royce Wraith

Question 18

Do you remember what car the girl has in the Beatles song "Baby You Can Drive My Car"?

  • A
    V8 Ford
  • B
    Austin Healey
  • C
    Morris Mini
  • D
    None

Question 19

Which one of these cars is NOT mentioned in David Bowie's famous song "Young Americans"?

  • A
    a Chrysler
  • B
    a Cadillac
  • C
    a Chevrolet
  • D
    a Mustang

Question 20

Although it's not mentioned in the song, this car is well-known to be the inspiration for Neil Young's song, "Long May You Run". Apparently, it was the first car Young owned. What's its name?

  • A
    Ford Thunderbolt
  • B
    Shelby Mustang GT-350
  • C
    Chevrolet Chevelle SS
  • D
    Buick Regal

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It stimulates the brain to think harder challening

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absolutely fantastic if you recognize cars in pics~

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