Show Us Your Automotive Stuff And Name All Of These Awesome Classic Cars!
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Throughout the course of automotive history, there have been cars that were just there to get you from one place to another, and then there were absolute works of art. These classics have stood the test of time and are still sought after today. See how many you can name!
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Question 1
This car just screams, "cool." In addition to being one of the fastest cars, it has a reputation for being one of the most sought-after classic cars.
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AKia Sorento
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BFord Mustang GT 289
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CFord Mondeo Fusion
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DChevrolet K5 Blazer
Ford Mustang GT 289
It is the Ford Mustang GT 289. Whoever you are, you almost certainly have heard the name of this incredibly fast car.
Question 2
Here's a car that stands out as one of the fastest of all time, and not just from the 60's. It was released in 1964, paving the way for many more sports and muscle cars to come.
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APontiac Tempest GTO
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BChevrolet Chevelle
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CPlymouth Barracude
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DMercury Cougar
Pontiac Tempest GTO
You're looking at the Pontiac Tempest GTO. This car was able to reach 60 MPH from a standstill in an incredible 4.6 seconds.
Question 3
Here is a complete classic and one of the fastest cars from the 60's. This is another car that nearly everyone has heard of at least once. It's reputation precedes it.
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AIsuzu 117 Coupé
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BDodge Charger 426 Hemi
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CFord GT
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DJaguar XK120
Dodge Charger 426 Hemi
You're looking at the Dodge Charger 426 Hemi. The shape of the chassis and the silhouette of the vehicle are nearly as famous as its speed.
Question 4
Trim, no frills, and full of power. Can you pick this car from a lineup?
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A1954 Citroen DS
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B1968 Plymouth Roadrunner
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C1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe
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D1938 Delahaye 165 Roadster
1968 Plymouth Roadrunner
The Plymouth Road Runner was produced from 1968 - 1980 as a "back to basics" muscle car.
Question 5
Released in 1956, the 503 was one of the first sports cars after World War II to be marketed by which German firm?
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AVolkswagen
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BBMW
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CMercedes-Benz
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DRenault
BMW
Only 413 of these were built from 1956 - 1959.
Question 6
This is one of the most distinctive muscle cars there is, from the 1960's or otherwise. Do you recognize it?
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AChevrolet Camaro Z/28
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BDodge Charger
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CFord Mustang
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DMercury Cougar
Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
You're looking at the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, the muscle car to end all muscle cars. It can get from zero to 60 MPH in just over five seconds.
Question 7
This 1955 vehicle from Chevrolet was named after which famous Californian neighborhood?
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AHaight Ashbury
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BBel Air
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CLa Brea Avenue
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DThe French Quarter
Bel Air
This second-gen Bel Air was produced from 1955 - 1957.
Question 8
As quick as a Porsche but just a fraction of the price, this turbocharged muscle car was actually powered by a V6. It could get to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds, and made the quarter mile in 13.4 seconds.
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AMerkur XR4Ti
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BFord Thunderbird SHO
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CPontiac Firebird Trans Am
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DMercury Cougar XR-7
Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
This Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am was a special-edition model made to commemorate Pontiac's 20th anniversary.
Question 9
No list of 1950s cars is complete without this classic. It may seem surprising, but this car was initially unpopular, with less than 1,000 sold in 1953 and 1955. The introduction of a 4.3 L small-block V8 engine in 1955 significantly boosted sales.
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AFord Mustang
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BPontiac GTO
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CChevrolet Corvette
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DBuick Riviera
Chevrolet Corvette
Sales of the first-generation Corvette reached 10,000 by 1960 and have never looked back since.
Question 10
What is the name of this American luxury vehicle?
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AThe 1957 Olds 98 Holiday Coupe
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BThe 1959 Oldsmobile Starfire
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CThe 1952 Chevy Dynamique
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DThe 1955 Buick Strato Roof
The 1957 Olds 98 Holiday Coupe
The fifth-gen Olds 98 was produced from 1957 - 1958.
Question 11
This 1970 muscle model was clocked at a 5.4 second rocket to 60 mph, making it then the fastest-accelerating car in the world. It had a 7.4 L V8 under the hood cranking out 360 hp.
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APontiac Tempest
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BPlymouth Road Runner
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CShelby GT500
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DChevy Chevelle SS
Chevy Chevelle SS
The SS454 version of the 1970 Chevelle stands with the Corvette as the fastest-accelerating American models of the 1970s.
Question 12
Can you identify this classic muscle car?
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A1966 Pontiac GTO
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B1959 Jaguar Mark IX
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C1964 Facel Vega Excellence
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D1953 Dodge Coronet
1966 Pontiac GTO
This 1966 Pontiac GTO was the first year that the GTO became its own model instead of just an option package.
Question 13
According to Car and Driver, the '75 and '76 models of this classic speedster were the fastest-accelerating cars of the 1970s, capable of reaching 60 mph in under 5 seconds.
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AJaguar E-Type
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BMercedes-Benz SL500
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CPorsche 911 Turbo
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DBMW M1
Porsche 911 Turbo
This is the classic Porsche 911 Turbo, which remained in production from 1974 - 1989.
Question 14
This is one of the very last muscle cars released in the 1960's. The first generation was released in the fall of 1969, and it would prove to be the first in a hugely successful lineage.
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AFord Mustang GT 289
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BChrysler Viper
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CFerrari 360 Challenge Stradale
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DDodge Challenger R/T
Dodge Challenger R/T
The famous Dodge Challenger R/T just barely made it in before 1969 ended, and what a note for the decade to go out on. This car blew away other cars with a top speed of 170 MPH!
Question 15
The first Corvette to have a fuel injection engine was the:
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A1959 Corvette Sting Ray
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B1954 Corvette Convertible
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C1957 Corvette C1
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D1959 Corvette Elektrique
1957 Corvette C1
Fuel injection became an option on the 1957 Corvette C1.
Question 16
Which muscle car has the fastest 1/4 mile, taking just 12.2 seconds at 108 mph?
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A1967 GTO
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B1966 Shelby Cobra 427
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C1967 Chevrolet Corvette
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D1970 Trans Am
1966 Shelby Cobra 427
The Shelby Cobra 427 was a true beast, with competition versions of the car capable of hitting 200 mph.
Question 17
This 1956 Belvedere was made by a now-defunct American automobile brand. What was that brand’s name?
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ARoanoke
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BPlymouth
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CVirginia
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DAntigonish
Plymouth
It was also known as the Dodge Mayfair in Canada.
Question 18
This rear-engined, air-cooled, sports car classic began production in 1963 and is still built today. It may well be the most successful sports racing car of all time, winning nearly every major endurance race.
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AMercedes-Benz GTR
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BIso Grifo
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CBMW 2000CS
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DPorsche 911
Porsche 911
The classic Porsche 911 claimed victories in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and dominated the Trans Am series in the late '60s.
Question 19
What teenage guy didn’t dream about having this All-American classic in their garage? What is this pictured car?
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ADodge Coronet
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BFerrari 750 Monza Spyder
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CPontiac Firebird
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DBentley T1
Pontiac Firebird
The Pontiac Firebird was one of the 20th Century's most popular muscle cars, with over 100,000 units sold, mostly in the 1970s.
Question 20
Produced by Studebaker in 1955, this vehicle was known as the:
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AM16 52A
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BPresident Speedster
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CTouring
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DChampion
President Speedster
The President name was discontinued after the 1958 model year.
Question 21
Designed as an alternative to the Corvette, this Ford vehicle was called the:
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ALincoln
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BFairlane
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CAlpine
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DThunderbird
Thunderbird
This first-gen T-bird (Thunderbird) was produced from 1955 - 1957.
Question 22
This "gentleman's muscle car" was introduced in 1967. A ridiculous 7.2 Liter V8 engine called the "Super Commando 440" came standard.
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APlymouth GTX
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BCadillac Eldorado Brougham
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CAMC Javelin
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DPontiac Tempest
Plymouth GTX
The Plymouth GTX was initially a trim line of the Belvedere, and was produced through 1971. The "G" and the "T" stand for "Grand Touring" and the "X" is just an X.
Question 23
This classic car from the 60s/70s was a regular in Hollywood films about Los Angeles.
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A1973 De Tomaso Pantera
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B1974 Plymouth Hemi’Cuda
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C1976 Lincoln Mark IV
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D1964 Pontiac GTO
1976 Lincoln Mark IV
The Lincoln Continental Mark IV might be one of the longest 2 door cars ever produced at a massive 228 inches!
Question 24
This fearsome model defined muscle car looks and power from its introduction in 1964. Among the most powerful mid-60s models, this beast hit 348 horsepower when outfitted with the "Tri-Power" carburetion option.
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AChevy Camaro Z/28
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BShelby GT350
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CPontiac Firebird
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DPontiac GTO
Pontiac GTO
The GTO began as an optional package for the Tempest before becoming its own model in 1966. It made a brief comeback in 2004 when it was manufactured by Holden.
Question 25
Produced by one of the most successful French automakers of the 1950s, this vehicle was featured in the 1973 film, The Day Of The Jackal. What is its name?
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AThe 1955 Citroën DS
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BThe 1955 Citroën 2CV
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CThe 1950 Peugeot 403
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DThe 1952 Renault Boulogne
The 1955 Citroën DS
The Citroen DS was produced from 1955 - 1975 and sold over 1.4 million cars.
Question 26
"The General Lee" from 'The Dukes of Hazzard' was a 1969 model of which American muscle car?
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APlymouth Super Bee
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BAMC Matador
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CPontiac Firebird
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DDodge Charger
Dodge Charger
"The General Lee" was usually a 1969 Dodge Charger, although 1968 and 1970 models were sometimes used throughout the series.
Question 27
Who makes this car famously featured in the Back to the Future Series?
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ALamborghini
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BFerrari
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CDeLorean
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DAudi
DeLorean
How did they only sell 8,000 of these? This gull-wing classic is the DeLorean DMC-12. You might recognize it from the popular Back to the Future movie series.
Question 28
Taking its name from the cartoon, which "back to basics" muscle car is this?
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A65 Sam Hemi
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B70 Quick Draw
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C67 GTX
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D69 Road Runner
69 Road Runner
Shown here is the first-generation Road Runner.
Question 29
This Type 300 Limo, produced in 1951, was manufactured by which major automaker:
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AMercedes-Benz
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BBMW
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CFiat
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DFord
Mercedes-Benz
The Type 300 Limo pictured was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1951-1957.
Question 30
Built by the British luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin, this vehicle is the:
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A1955 DB2 Mark II
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B1958 DB Mark III
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C1959 DB4 GT Zagato
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D1957 Italiano 3.7
1959 DB4 GT Zagato
Only 100 were ever produced making them incredibly rare and valuable.
Question 31
Named after a legendary land of prosperity, this 1954 vehicle is the:
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ALamborghini Countach
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BCadillac Eldorado
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CBentley Continental
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DOldsmobile Utopia
Cadillac Eldorado
The name "el dorado" means "the gilded one" in Spanish and also refers to a mythical lost city.
Question 32
Muscle car fans will know this famous model. Produced as an option package beginning in 1964, it became its own model from 1968 to 1971.
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AChevy Camaro
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BFord GT40
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CPlymouth Road Runner
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DOldsmobile 442
Oldsmobile 442
The 442 began as an option package on the F-85 and Cutlass models, but became so popular that it was spun off into its own model. Its name comes from its original 4-barrel carburetor, 400 cubic inch motor, and dual exhausts.
Question 33
Who makes this classic car featured in the James Bond films?
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AOldsmobile
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BChevy
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CAston Martin
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DJaguar
Aston Martin
The Aston Martin DB5 shown here may just be the most famous movie car of all time.
Question 34
The first generation of this model dominated the early years of NASCAR competition in the late '40s and early '50s. It is often considered to be among the first true muscle cars.
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AChevy Corvette C1
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BOldsmobile 88
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CPontiac GTO
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DFord Fairlane
Oldsmobile 88
The Rocket 88 first generation was produced from 1949 - 1953.
Question 35
In which year did DeSoto release the first Fireflite?
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A1950
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B1954
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C1956
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D1955
1955
The DeSoto Fireflite was first produced in 1955 and ended prodcution in 1960.
Question 36
Can you name the make and model of this pictured American classic?
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AFord Thunderbird
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BChevrolet Bel Air
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CChevrolet Impala
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DBuick Electra
Chevrolet Bel Air
The Chevrolet Bel Air was a full-size car produced by Chevrolet for the 1950-1981 model years. This is a 1957 Bel Air.
Question 37
Known as the R Type Continental, this 1952 vehicle was created by:
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AJaguar
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BBentley
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CMG
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DAston Martin
Bentley
The Bentley R Type Continental was the fastest four-seater in production at that time.
Question 38
Who teamed up to make this classic car?
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AAC / Ford / Shelby
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BSS / Chevrolet / Yenko
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CRS / GMC / Scaglietti
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DAlfa Romeo / Lamborghini / Ferrari
AC / Ford / Shelby
This is the AC Cobra, and was built with a Ford engine and mostly Shelby/AC bodywork.
Question 39
This short-lived model was only produced from 1954-1958, and was positioned at the bottom of its manufacturer's lineup. This one is a '58, which means it could contain the first ever Big Block V8 offered by its marque.
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APackard President
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BBuick Wildcat
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CChevrolet Delray
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DMercury Marauder
Chevrolet Delray
The Chevy Delray is one of the great classic car "bang for your buck" values, with restored examples in good condition selling for only $10-15,000.
Question 40
Known as the 8V, this 1952 performance vehicle was built by which Italian automaker:
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ALamborghini
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BFerrari
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CFiat
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DAlfa Romeo
Fiat
The Fiat 8V was produced from 1952 - 1954.
Question 41
Can you identify this pictured piece of vehicular muscle?
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ASuzuki SX4
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BPontiac Grand Am
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CDodge Diplomat
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DPorsche 911 GT3
Pontiac Grand Am
This first-generation Pontiac Grand Am was the first in a long legacy of muscle cars whose production ended only recently in 2005. Their first generation was built entirely in Pontiac, Michigan.
Question 42
For many years, this model was the most powerful American car. This series of high-performing personal luxury cars were the predecessors of muscle cars. Production began in 1955, and by 1958 produced up to 390 horsepower in a fuel-injected version.
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APontiac Bonneville
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BChevy Impala
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CCadillac Sixty Special
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DChrysler 300
Chrysler 300
The Chrysler 300 letter series kept upping the ante, with successively bigger and more powerful engines each model year from 1955-1959.
Question 43
The 1954 New Yorker was produced by which company?
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AChrysler
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BFord
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CChevrolet
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DOldsmobile
Chrysler
This New Yorker was the last of its kind; the car was re-designed in 1955.
Question 44
This GM brand is often credited with introducing the "muscle car" by unveiling its 1949 "Rocket" V8 engine.
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AChevy
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BPontiac
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COldsmobile
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DBuick
Oldsmobile
The "Rocket" engine was the powerplant of the Oldsmobile 88.
Question 45
First released in 1950, this sleek brown beauty is the:
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AFerrari Farfalle
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BCadillac DeVille
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CJaguar XK120
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DBuick Skylark
Jaguar XK120
This car was produced between 1948 and 1954, Jaguar's first production after World War II.
Question 46
What 1956 vehicle from Dodge was named after a small crown worn by princes and princesses?
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AThe apex
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BThe royal
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CThe tiara
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DThe coronet
The coronet
This third-gen Dodge Coronet was produced from 1955 - 1956.
Question 47
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.
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ALe Mans
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BGTO
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C409
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DDeuce Coupe
GTO
The original Pontiac GTO was produced from 1964 - 1974.
Question 48
Can you name this pictured 1960s muscle car? Only 351 were produced.
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AFord Edge
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BToyota 2000GT
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CChevrolet Bel Air
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DPontiac Catalina
Toyota 2000GT
Only 351 of these rare Toyota 2000GTs were produced from 1967-1970. Some have sold at auction for as much as $1,200,000.
Question 49
Famously driven by American actor James Dean, this car is the:
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A1951 Jaguar XK130
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B1950 Ferrari Farfalle
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C1955 Porsche 550 Spyder
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D1953 Lincoln 130
1955 Porsche 550 Spyder
James Dean died driving his 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder, nicknamed the "Little Bastard".
Question 50
Race car drivers and movie stars alike love this sports car. Introduced in 1964, this may well be the most successful racing car of all time.
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A955
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BTDI
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C911
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DBiturbo
911
This car is probably your desktop background. It's the classic Porsche 911.
Question 51
The 365 Speedster was one of the first vehicles designed for the American market. Which German automaker manufactured it?
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APorsche
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BBMW
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CMercedes-Benz
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DVolkswagen
Porsche
The 365 A was produced from 1955 - 1959.
Question 52
Built during a major automotive production uptick in the United States, this vehicle is the:
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A1956 Dodge Coronet
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B1954 Buick Skylark
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C1953 Cadillac Corvette
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D1956 Chrysler New Yorker
1954 Buick Skylark
This first-gen Buick Skylark was produced for just 2 years from 1953 - 1954.
Question 53
Built by Chrysler, this vehicle was named in honor of which major city's inhabitants:
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ASão Paulo
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BChicago
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CAccra
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DNew York
New York
This particular New Yorker was produced for just two years: 1955 - 1956.
Question 54
This 1970s muscle car was Toyota's answer to the Ford Mustang. In later generations, this model developed its own identity as a nimble sports car and it was produced until 2005.
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APaseo
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BCrown
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CCelica
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DSpyder
Celica
Shown here is the first generation Celica, sold in the U.S. from 1971 - 1977.
Question 55
What is there to say that hasn't been said about this revolutionary car? Introduced in 1955, it was the first vehicle with disc brakes and its suspension was self-leveling. It was named the most beautiful car of all time by 'Classic & Sports Car' magazine.
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ACitroën DS
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BBMW Isetta
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CRenault 4CV
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DVW Thing
Citroën DS
While sold from 1956-1972 in the US, the DS never really caught on with American customers. It sold more than 1.3 million units in France, though.
Question 56
This early '70s muscle car was powered by one of two powerful Ram Air engines, capable of running the quarter mile in 14.1 seconds. This second-gen model remained in production from 1970 - 1981.
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AChevy Camaro
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BPlymouth GTX
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CPontiac Trans Am
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DChevy Chevelle
Pontiac Trans Am
The Pontiac Trans Am, techincally a trim of the Firebird, saw decreasing performance starting in 1971 due to the implementation of stricter emissions testing.
Question 57
Pictured here is Chevy's iconic muscle car, the Camaro. This model is the last year of the first generation. What year is it?
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A1965
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B1971
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C1961
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D1969
1969
The 1969 Chevy Camaro featured a new look before another 1970 re-design.
Question 58
This Chevelle SS was Chevy's first foray into the muscle car battle. Which year did it debut?
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A1970
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B1961
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C1968
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D1964
1964
The Chevelle SS was produced from 1964 - 1973.
Question 59
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.
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AChrysler Imperial
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BPlymouth Road Runner
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CAMC Matador
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DDodge Challenger
Dodge Challenger
'Vanishing Point' featured a 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Magnum and it was driven by Stanley Kowalski a Medal of Honor Vietnam War veteran who also used to be a racecar driver.
Question 60
Massive spoiler. 7.2 L engine. Richard Petty drove it in the 1970 NASCAR season with his classic #43. Only 1,920 of this rare and powerful muscle car were produced throughout 1970.
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AMopar Aero
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BShelby GT500
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CPlymouth Superbird
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DDodge Charger Daytona
Plymouth Superbird
This is the Plymouth Superbird, capable of reaching nearly 200 mph in its NASCAR-spec version.
Question 61
Created by a division of General Motors, this vehicle was the:
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A1959 Pontiac Bonneville
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B1953 Corvette
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C1951 Cadillac DeVille
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D1955 Olds 88
1959 Pontiac Bonneville
These are the tail-lights of a 1959 Pontiac Bonneville.
Question 62
This luxury car was made a separate make in 1955, and this 1959 model was the last of the generation that auto critics consider the brand's classic period.
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AStudebaker Avanti
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BCadillac Series 70
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CLincoln Mark I
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DImperial Crown
Imperial Crown
Produced as a separate marque from 1955-1975, this is the Imperial Crown.
Question 63
Famous for the polarizing nature of its design, this vehicle is the:
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A1958 Buick Limited
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B1955 Chevy Veranda
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C1950 Plymouth Fury
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D1958 Cadillac Countach
1958 Buick Limited
The Buick Limited was decked out in what some thought was an excessive amount of chrome.
Question 64
The first generation of this "personal luxury" classic was produced from 1939 - 1948, and is still the last American production vehicle to come equipped with a V12.
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ALincoln Town Car
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BLincoln Continental
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COldsmobile 88
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DNash 600
Lincoln Continental
If you missed out on owning one of the classic Continentals, Lincoln revived the make in 2017 as its flagship model.
Question 65
This "gentleman's muscle car" was produced from 1967 - 1971.
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A442
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BHemi
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CGTX
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DFury
GTX
Introduced as the Belvedere GTX in 1967, this is the Plymouth GTX.
Question 66
Created by the English automaker MG Car Company Limited, this 1959 vehicle is the:
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AXP 500
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BCC 1489
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CRoadster
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DMGA 1500
MGA 1500
This classic MG was produced from 1955 - 1959.
Question 67
This compact vehicle helped to popularize front wheel drive in Western automobiles. What was its name?
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AThe 1959 Yugo Nouveau
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BThe 1954 Volkswagen Beetle
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CThe 1959 Austin Mini
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DThe 1956 Fiat 503
The 1959 Austin Mini
The Mini saved space and was able to achieve its tiny size due to its front wheel drive.
Question 68
Which ‘50s Ford vehicle was named after the estate of the company’s founder, Henry Ford?
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AThe Dearborn 8000
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BThe Galaxie
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CThe Crown Victoria
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DThe Fairlane 500
The Fairlane 500
Henry Ford's estate is named "Fair Lane" and is located just outside of Detroit in Dearborn, Michigan.
Question 69
This 1953 Fiat’s name embodies extreme speed. What is it?
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ASupersonic
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BLightyear
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CCharles Lindbergh
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DPeregrine Falcon
Supersonic
The Supersonic was produced in a limited run by Ghia.
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