Can You Name These TV and Movie-Famous Cars?

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Most iconic TV shows and movies also have an equally famous car. Whether driven by heroes, villains, or a character all on its own, these cars have been immortalized on film and are an indelible part of American culture. How many of these famous machines (and their associated movies and shows) can you name?


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Famous Movie Cars Quiz Questions

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Question 1

Immortalized in a 10 minute, 53 second chase through the streets of San Francisco, Steve McQueen drove this speedster in 1968's 'Bullitt'.

  • A
    Dodge Charger
  • B
    Ford Galaxie
  • C
    Plymouth Super Bee
  • D
    Ford Mustang GT Fastback

Question 2

Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr. played "The Flying Fathers" in 1981's 'The Cannonball Run', driving this model. Tom Selleck also drove it around Oahu for eight years in 'Magnum, P.I.'.

  • A
    Porsche 911
  • B
    Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS
  • C
    Maserati Biturbo
  • D
    Chevrolet Corvette

Question 3

In the year 2035, will our cars look like this? The RSQ was Audi's vision of the future in which 2004 sci-fi thriller?

  • A
    We
  • B
    I, Robot
  • C
    Minority Report
  • D
    Tron

Question 4

The Time Machine featured in 'Back to the Future' was actually a real car - although the production version had a few less features. Which model was it?

  • A
    Pontiac Firebird
  • B
    Tucker Torpedo
  • C
    Saleen S7
  • D
    DeLorean DMC-12

Question 5

"The General Lee" from 'The Dukes of Hazzard' was a 1969 model of which American muscle car?

  • A
    Plymouth Super Bee
  • B
    AMC Matador
  • C
    Pontiac Firebird
  • D
    Dodge Charger

Question 6

This famous "Love Bug" was featured in six movies from 1968-2005, with a number of 1963 Volkswagen Beetles starring in the title role.

  • A
    Herbie
  • B
    Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
  • C
    Benny
  • D
    Christine

Question 7

What whimsical 1964 film was the brainchild of James Bond creator Ian Fleming, with its namesake car based on legendary British racers of the 1920s?

  • A
    Vanishing Point
  • B
    My Mother the Car
  • C
    Mary Poppins
  • D
    Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Question 8

Not all car movies are light-hearted. The 1971 classic 'Vanishing Point' captured the mood of America post-Woodstock, with car delivery driver Stanley Kowalski driving this car across the Southwest.

  • A
    Chrysler Imperial
  • B
    Plymouth Road Runner
  • C
    AMC Matador
  • D
    Dodge Challenger

Question 9

The Wagon Queen Family Truckster was the vehicle of choice in which 1983 road comedy?

  • A
    The Cannonball Run
  • B
    National Lampoon's European Vacation
  • C
    Kentucky Fried Movie
  • D
    National Lampoon's Vacation

Question 10

Follow up question: which base model was the Wagon Queen Family Truckster based on?

  • A
    Mercury Country Park
  • B
    Lincoln Town Car
  • C
    Ford LTD Country Squire
  • D
    Dodge Magnum

Question 11

Made even more famous as "Greased Lightning" in 'Grease', this hot rod was quite upscale in its 1940s heyday.

  • A
    Lincoln Zephyr
  • B
    Mercury Comet
  • C
    Studebaker Commader
  • D
    Ford De Luxe

Question 12

Sci-fi fans will recognize this futuristic Lexus, the Lexus 2054. It was built at an entirely automated factory in which 2002 Steven Spielberg film?

  • A
    Mad Max
  • B
    Tron
  • C
    Blade Runner
  • D
    Minority Report

Question 13

Kenny Powers achieved infamy in 1979 after a failed jump over the St. Lawrence River. While initially to be broadcast on live TV, footage is seen today on Youtube or in the 1981 documentary 'The Devil at Your Heels'. His failed attempt used a rocket-powered version of what model?

  • A
    Lincoln Continental
  • B
    Ford Estate
  • C
    Mercury Cougar
  • D
    Cadillac Series 75

Question 14

Mad Max has this same model in both the original 1977 cult classic and in the 2015 update 'Mad Max: Fury Road'.

  • A
    Ford Falcon Interceptor
  • B
    Mercury Cougar XF
  • C
    Cadillac Deville
  • D
    Chevy Fleetmaster

Question 15

Bueller and Cameron had their hands full in 1986's 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' after taking a joyride in this model, Cameron's dad's most prized possession.

  • A
    Ferrari 250 GT California
  • B
    Alfa Romeo Lupo GT
  • C
    Lamborghini Miura
  • D
    Jaguar E-Type

Question 16

The "Monkeemobile" had a famous two-season run from 1966-68. It was a modified version of what classic car?

  • A
    AMC Matador
  • B
    Oldsmobile 88
  • C
    Pontiac GTO
  • D
    Cadillac Deville

Question 17

Starsky & Hutch tooled around California from 1975-1979 in the "Striped Tomato", this 1974 model which also made an appearance in the 2004 film of the same name.

  • A
    Ford Torino
  • B
    AMC Rambler
  • C
    Chevy Chevelle
  • D
    Mercury Cyclone

Question 18

Alright, let's test your knowledge of some of James Bond's cars. 1964's 'Goldfinger' featured this legendary model, of which two were featured in the film - one with "gadgets", and one without. It is the first of seven films featuring this model.

  • A
    Alfa Romeo 156
  • B
    Jaguar E-Type
  • C
    Aston Martin DB5
  • D
    Maserati Biturbo

Question 19

Featured in 'The Man With the Golden Gun', this American model is stolen by Bond from the dealership showroom - complete with a sheriff inside.

  • A
    Dodge Coronet
  • B
    Chevy Nova
  • C
    Rambler American
  • D
    AMC Hornet

Question 20

1977's 'The Spy Who Loved Me' featured this contemporary model, which was capable of transformation into a submarine.

  • A
    Ford Probe
  • B
    Lotus Esprit
  • C
    Aston Martin V8 Vantage
  • D
    Lamborghini Countach

Question 21

In 1997's 'Tomorrow Never Dies', M gives Bond this armored, missile-equipped model capable of being driven by remote control.

  • A
    Audi A8L
  • B
    BMW 750iL
  • C
    Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
  • D
    Mercedes-Benz SEL600

Question 22

Continuing with the spy theme, 1965-1970's 'Get Smart' featured this little red convertible. Just 7,000 were built between 1964-1967.

  • A
    Jaguar E-Type
  • B
    Aston Martin DB4
  • C
    Shelby Cobra
  • D
    Sunbeam Tiger

Question 23

A Lincoln Futura was used as the basis for this legendary crime-fighting car in a 1966-68 TV show and 1966 film.

  • A
    The Time Machine
  • B
    Transporter
  • C
    Batmobile
  • D
    Mystery Machine

Question 24

The 1983 novel and movie 'Christine' depict a deadly car of the same name, which was a 1958 edition of which model?

  • A
    Ford Victoria
  • B
    Chrysler New Yorker
  • C
    Plymouth Cranbrook
  • D
    Plymouth Fury

Question 25

The Blues Brothers' Bluesmobile was a retired 1974 cop car used for many stunts and chases. It was portrayed on screen by 13 different versions of this model.

  • A
    Chevy Caprice
  • B
    Mercury Grand Marquis
  • C
    AMC Rambler
  • D
    Dodge Monaco

Question 26

A '70s classic, 1977's 'Smokey and the Bandit' featured four of these 1976 models (with 1977 front ends).

  • A
    Pontiac Trans Am
  • B
    Plymouth Barracuda
  • C
    Dodge Stealth
  • D
    Ford Mustang Mach 1

Question 27

This one is a bit unusual. Evel Knievel famously attempted a 1974 jump over what canyon in this pictured steam-powered Skycycle X-2?

  • A
    Snake River Canyon
  • B
    St. Lawrence River Canyon
  • C
    Palo Duro Canyon
  • D
    Grand Canyon

Question 28

The AMC hit 'Breaking Bad' features Walter White, the meth-making science teacher. He's often found either in his meth RV or this pictured vehicle, considered one of the ugliest cars of all time.

  • A
    Ford Excursion
  • B
    Pontiac Aztek
  • C
    Chevy Suburban
  • D
    Oldsmobile Bravada

Question 29

This car was also unloved upon release, nicknamed "The Flying Fishbowl" in the June 1976 issue of 'Car & Driver'. It regained popularity after being featured in 1992's 'Wayne's World' and its sequel, 'Wayne's World 2'.

  • A
    AMC Pacer
  • B
    Chevy Corvair
  • C
    Mercury Bobcat
  • D
    Ford Pinto

Question 30

Last but not least, the Coen Brothers' 'Fargo' features car salesman Jerry Lindegaard giving two hitmen one of these, which they later use to execute a string of murders and a kidnapping.

  • A
    Oldsmobile Ciera
  • B
    Buick Skyhawk
  • C
    Pontiac Sunfire
  • D
    Chevrolet Cavalier

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