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Question 1

What was the nickname of this second-generation 'Vette, introduced in 1963?

  • A
    Sting Ray
  • B
    ZR1
  • C
    Blue Flame
  • D
    Z01

Question 2

One of the most infamous failures in automotive history, this Ford marque lasted just three model years from 1958-60 and lost hundreds of millions of dollars.

  • A
    Edsel
  • B
    Nova
  • C
    Pinto
  • D
    Corvair

Question 3

This long-running sports car debuted in 1955 as the first two-seat Ford in nearly 20 years.

  • A
    Mustang
  • B
    Thunderbird
  • C
    Pinto
  • D
    Falcon

Question 4

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 5

You may remember Pontiac's popular station wagon, the Safari. In which year did the Safari first debut?

  • A
    1961
  • B
    1958
  • C
    1965
  • D
    1955

Question 6

This venerable full-sized sedan has been produced intermittently from 1958 to the present. It was Chevy's top of the line model during its heyday through 1965.

  • A
    Impala
  • B
    Monte Carlo
  • C
    Camaro
  • D
    Malibu

Question 7

The Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner, produced from 1957-1959, was a curiosity in its day for debuting what still-uncommon feature?

  • A
    Power trunk
  • B
    Gullwing doors
  • C
    Sunroof
  • D
    Retractable hardtop

Question 8

Shown here is a 1970 model year, the first year of this sporty compact:

  • A
    Duster
  • B
    Belvedere
  • C
    Savoy
  • D
    Phoenix

Question 9

Produced from 1926 - 2010, this former GM brand was billed from the 1960s as GM's "sporty" division.

  • A
    Plymouth
  • B
    Saturn
  • C
    Oldsmobile
  • D
    Pontiac

Question 10

Chevrolet has been owned by which American corporation since its founding in 1911?

  • A
    Ford Motor Company
  • B
    Cadillac Motor Company
  • C
    General Motors
  • D
    Chrysler

Question 11

The Chevrolet Greenbrier, also known as the Corvair Greenbrier, was produced from 1961 - 1965. It was GM's first what?

  • A
    SUV
  • B
    Van
  • C
    Station Wagon
  • D
    Pickup

Question 12

It hasn't always been easy for GM. The company was severely impacted by Ralph Nader's classic 1965 book, "Unsafe at Any Speed", which alleged shortcomings from which GM-built vehicle?

  • A
    Cadilac Sixty Special
  • B
    Pontiac Bonneville
  • C
    Chevrolet Corvair
  • D
    Buick Roadmaster

Question 13

Ford first introduced this safety feature as an option in 1955, years before Congress mandated the inclusion of this item in all cars in 1968.

  • A
    Rearview mirror
  • B
    Bright headlights
  • C
    Turn signals
  • D
    Seat belts

Question 14

This example of the 1950 Town and Country was the last year that Chrysler ever produced what kind of vehicle?

  • A
    Convertible
  • B
    Manual steering
  • C
    Manual transmission
  • D
    Woodie

Question 15

This venerable SUV was produced from 1966-1996 and is scheduled to resume production in 2019. Of course, it was known as a "multi-purpose vehicle" back in the day!

  • A
    Ranchero
  • B
    Econoline
  • C
    Bronco
  • D
    Courier

Question 16

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 17

This compact Ford was produced from 1960-1970 across three generations.

  • A
    Pinto
  • B
    Maverick
  • C
    Falcon
  • D
    Torino

Question 18

Mercury's first sports car debuted in 1967. This generation was produced through 1970. What is it?

  • A
    Grand Marquis
  • B
    Zephyr
  • C
    Wildcat
  • D
    Cougar

Question 19

Another defunct Ford-built make, this mid-level luxury car was produced from 1938 until 2011. Famous models include the Monterey and the Cougar.

  • A
    Continental
  • B
    Lincoln
  • C
    Meteor
  • D
    Mercury

Question 20

GM was originally founded as a holding company and has been known to feature many separate automobile makes throughout its history. Which make listed here is not currently one of GM's brands?

  • A
    Chevrolet
  • B
    Lincoln
  • C
    Buick
  • D
    Cadillac

Question 21

Oldsmobile was founded in 1897 but purchased by what company in 1908?

  • A
    Chrysler
  • B
    REO Motor Car Company
  • C
    General Motors
  • D
    Ford Motor Company

Question 22

This luxury car has been Lincoln's premier model throughout most of its existence, first entering production in 1939.

  • A
    LTD
  • B
    Continental
  • C
    Mark IV
  • D
    Cougar

Question 23

Taking its name from the cartoon, which "back to basics" muscle car is this?

  • A
    65 Sam Hemi
  • B
    70 Quick Draw
  • C
    67 GTX
  • D
    69 Road Runner

Question 24

This intermediate sedan was produced from 1965 - 1997. This is the second gen 1972 version of the:

  • A
    78
  • B
    Cutlass Supreme
  • C
    88
  • D
    Toronado

Question 25

Which of the following car brands is not owned by Chrysler?

  • A
    Dodge
  • B
    Lincoln
  • C
    Jeep
  • D
    Plymouth

Question 26

This 1953 version of the Coronet set over 100 land speed records with its engine, the first of its kind from Dodge.

  • A
    V12
  • B
    V10
  • C
    Hemi V8
  • D
    V6

Question 27

This iconic vehicle was a mix between a hot rod and a truck when it was introduced in 1959.

  • A
    Ford Ranchero
  • B
    GMC Sprint
  • C
    Chevrolet El Camino
  • D
    Chevrolet C/K

Question 28

This "personal luxury" car debuted in 1963 as Buick's first offering in the category. It was produced until 1999.

  • A
    Skylark
  • B
    Riviera
  • C
    Special
  • D
    Skyhawk

Question 29

We know you can recognize the Mustang. In what year did this famous pony car debut?

  • A
    1953
  • B
    1964
  • C
    1958
  • D
    1961

Question 30

This full-sized Chevy was produced in the US from 1949 - 1975 in a number of body styles including convertible, hardtop, coupe, sedan and station wagon. Pictured here is the 1957:

  • A
    Impala
  • B
    Biscayne
  • C
    Bel Air
  • D
    Monte Carlo

Question 31

Mercury was a luxury division of which American carmaker?

  • A
    Chevrolet
  • B
    GM
  • C
    Ford
  • D
    Chrysler

Question 32

Buick became the largest car-maker in the world after the turn of the century. Flush with cash, Buick's owner founded which mega-company in 1908?

  • A
    Ford Motor Company
  • B
    General Motors
  • C
    Chrysler
  • D
    Dodge

Question 33

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 34

Let's look at the history of one of GM's most famous brands, Pontiac. This full-sized Pontiac model was produced from 1957 - 2005 and was its longest-running model.

  • A
    Le Mans
  • B
    Grand Am
  • C
    Bonneville
  • D
    Trans Am

Question 35

Featured here is the very first car ever adorned with Chevy's "SS" badge. What is it?

  • A
    1963 Camaro
  • B
    1962 Malibu
  • C
    1961 Impala
  • D
    1960 Corvette

Question 36

This first generation of Oldsmobile's personal luxury car shown here was produced from 1966 - 1970.

  • A
    Toronado
  • B
    Rocket 88
  • C
    Foxfire
  • D
    Cutlass

Question 37

In which American city is the GM Renaissance Center, GM's world headquarters, located?

  • A
    Detroit, MI
  • B
    Chicago, IL
  • C
    Cadillac, MI
  • D
    New York, NY

Question 38

Let's move to Plymouth. This Mustang challenger debuted in 1964 and was produced through 1974.

  • A
    GTX
  • B
    Valiant
  • C
    Fury
  • D
    Barracuda

Question 39

GM's 1965 - 70 rear-wheel-drive B platform is the fourth best-selling platform of all time and GM's all-time best seller. Which model shown here was not produced on that platform?

  • A
    Chevrolet Impala
  • B
    Oldsmobile Delta 88
  • C
    Buick Wildcat
  • D
    Chevrolet Chevelle

Question 40

This ill-fated division of Ford briefly overlapped Mercury in price during its short run from 1957 - 1960.

  • A
    Edsel
  • B
    Lincoln
  • C
    Cougar
  • D
    Zephyr

Question 41

This 2-door, hardtop, personal luxury car debuted in 1970 and was produced through 2007, often appearing in NASCAR races.

  • A
    Monte Carlo
  • B
    Chevelle
  • C
    Chevette
  • D
    SS

Question 42

First introduced as an option package on the F-85 and Cutlass models, it became its own model from 1968 to 1971:

  • A
    442
  • B
    Delta 88
  • C
    Alero
  • D
    Toronado

Question 43

This upscale GM brand is the oldest active American automaker and the one that founded GM. It was first incorporated in 1899.

  • A
    GMC
  • B
    Chevrolet
  • C
    Cadillac
  • D
    Buick

Question 44

What is the origin of the Mercury name?

  • A
    Roman god
  • B
    Thermometer
  • C
    Engine component
  • D
    Greek city

Question 45

This GM brand is often credited with introducing the "muscle car" by unveiling its 1949 "Rocket" V8 engine.

  • A
    Chevy
  • B
    Pontiac
  • C
    Oldsmobile
  • D
    Buick

Question 46

This modified version of the Road Runner is notable for its extreme rear wing.

  • A
    69 Valiant
  • B
    71 Mad Max
  • C
    70 Superbird
  • D
    67 Fury

Question 47

This full-sized station wagon was among the first to debut Chrysler's Hemi engine in 1951.

  • A
    300
  • B
    Town and Country
  • C
    Royal
  • D
    Newport

Question 48

This car was introduced in 1967 to compete with Ford's popular "pony car", the Mustang.

  • A
    Pontiac GTO
  • B
    Oldsmobile Starfire
  • C
    Pontiac Firebird
  • D
    Buick Wildcat

Question 49

Dodge Trucks are known for their expert engineering. In 1957, the Dodge D500 became one of the first to debut what now-common feature that led to the replacement of the carburetor?

  • A
    Catalytic converter
  • B
    Turbocharger
  • C
    Electronic fuel injection
  • D
    Electronic ignition

Question 50

Selected as Motor Trend's Car of the Year in 1968, this popular muscle car was the subject of a hit by Ronny & the Daytonas.

  • A
    Le Mans
  • B
    GTO
  • C
    409
  • D
    Deuce Coupe

Question 51

Buick's flagship model from 1946 - 1957, this model was revived in the 1990s as Buick's largest vehicle.

  • A
    Roadmaster
  • B
    Riviera
  • C
    Century
  • D
    Special

Question 52

This 1955 model was named for the number of horsepower it made, with versions of it competing in NASCAR.

  • A
    400B
  • B
    A-200
  • C
    C-3P0
  • D
    C-300

Question 53

This car model began production in 1955 as Ford's flagship full-sized offering. It gradually morphed into a mid-sized car sold in both two- and four-door styles until 1970.

  • A
    Fairlane
  • B
    Parklane
  • C
    Mainline
  • D
    Galaxie

Question 54

This less-expensive full-sized model was introduced for the 1961 model year, and was among the last Chryslers with tailfins.

  • A
    Cordoba
  • B
    Newport
  • C
    Hurst
  • D
    Packard

Question 55

This car was Ford's answer to the Chevy Impala, a sedan produced from 1959-1971. It was their top of the line four-door vehicle from 1959-1961.

  • A
    Galaxie
  • B
    Country Squire
  • C
    LTD
  • D
    Fairlane

Question 56

Although founded as an independent company, the death of the Dodge Brothers resulted in the sale of the company to which automaker in 1928?

  • A
    Ford
  • B
    General Motors
  • C
    Plymouth
  • D
    Chrysler

Question 57

This performance-model 1970 Challenger shown here carries with it what badge?

  • A
    SS
  • B
    SRT
  • C
    SXT
  • D
    R/T

Question 58

Produced from 1961 - 63, the GM "Y-body" of compact sedans and coupes included all of the following except:

  • A
    Cadillac Eldorado
  • B
    Pontiac Tempest
  • C
    Oldsmobile Cutlass
  • D
    Buick Special

Question 59

Every Chevy fanatic knows all about the Corvette. In what year did this first-generation Corvette debut?

  • A
    1947
  • B
    1957
  • C
    1960
  • D
    1953

Question 60

Chevrolet overtook this carmaker to become the #1 seller of cars in the US in 1929, holding this sales lead through much of the 20th Century.

  • A
    Chrysler
  • B
    Oldsmobile
  • C
    Mercedes-Benz
  • D
    Ford

Question 61

This car inspired one of the first-ever rock and roll songs in 1951.

  • A
    Rocket 88
  • B
    Starline
  • C
    442
  • D
    GTO

Question 62

This car was introduced in 1960 as its own brand, but was branded as a Plymouth beginning in 1963.

  • A
    Fury
  • B
    Belvedere
  • C
    Savoy
  • D
    Valiant

Question 63

This luxurious, performance-based trim on the Mercury Cougar was the upscale version of the Ford Thunderbird.

  • A
    Special
  • B
    XR7
  • C
    Custom
  • D
    MR2

Question 64

Taking over as Chevy's top full-sized sedan, this model introduced in 1966 was originally produced until 1996.

  • A
    Bel Air
  • B
    Biscayne
  • C
    Caprice
  • D
    Malibu

Question 65

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 66

This model replaced the Belvedere at the top of Plymouth's lineup in 1959. Shown here is the 1962 - 1964 version of the:

  • A
    Fury
  • B
    Valiant
  • C
    Supreme
  • D
    Satellite

Question 67

Shown here is the second generation of Mercury's powerful personal luxury car, built from 1969 - 1970.

  • A
    Satellite
  • B
    Meteor
  • C
    Marauder
  • D
    Rocket

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The statement about the Chevrolet Caprice beginning in 1966 is incorrect. It started in 1965 as a 4 door hardtop. 1966 was the first year for the Custom Coupe

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