Take A Ride To Perfection By Getting 100% On This Rustbucket Cars Quiz!
Written by Daniel Rackley
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Some cars, if you take care of them right, can look now the way they did fifty years ago or more. Others, get left to the elements, or just don't get taken care of. These cars are still classics, even if they are coated in rust. Take this quiz and see what you know about these rustbucket cars!
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Question 1
We're not giving you too many hints on this one - Let's just say it's one of the "11 window" versions.
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ADodge Caravan
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BFiat 500
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CVolkswagen Bus
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DChrysler Town & Country
Volkswagen Bus
This VW Bus looks like it sustained some damage during the Summer of Love that may not ever have been repaired. The car was officially known as the Volkswagen Type 2.
Question 2
Some love this pictured C1 model, and others love to hate it. While not boasting the performance or styling of its descendants, this 1960 model was being offered for $36,000 in February 2016 despite its condition.
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APlymouth Road Runner
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BFord Taurus
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CDodge Charger
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DChevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet Corvette
This is a C1 (first generation) 1960 Chevy Corvette, which originally had a list price of just under $3,900. Some even came with power windows!
Question 3
1967 was one of the peak years for muscle car production in the US and the styling on this pictured classic is among the most iconic of the era. Restored examples of hardtops from this model can fetch upwards of $60,000.
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APontiac GTO
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BPlymouth Road Runner
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CDodge Challenger
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DOldsmobile 442
Pontiac GTO
This '67 GTO was the last year of the first generation of GTOs. During its 2nd generation it was named Motor Trend Car of the Year. Pontiac stopped making the GTO in 1974.
Question 4
This proud '68 muscle car doesn't look too far gone, just needing a bit of TLC and some new tires.
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AChevy Camaro
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BPontiac Firebird
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CMercury Cougar
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DPlymouth GTX
Pontiac Firebird
This '68 Firebird was available with a V8 engine producing up to 340 horsepower. Vroom indeed.
Question 5
This weathered mid-decade offering was a pretty hot car back in the day. It was considered the "senior" small car this mid-luxury company produced.
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ABuick Century
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BChrysler Town Car
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CMercury Cougar
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DPontiac Chieftain
Buick Century
This Buick Century is either a '55 or '56, part of the second generation of these cars.
Question 6
This particular pictured car had a former life as a drag racer. It's a 1969, part of the third generation of these compact cars, some of the first "small" cars to be offered by its manufacturer.
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AStudebaker Lark
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BFord Pinto
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CPlymouth Valiant
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DChevy Nova
Chevy Nova
Produced from 1962-1979 and again from 1985-1988, this is a beat-up Chevy Nova. It's an urban legend that these cars didn't sell well in Mexico because they are Spanish for "no go", but that's not really true.
Question 7
This model was offered for sale in 2015, and it supposedly ran despite its exterior appearance - and 55-year-old age. This pictured 1960 was the first year of production, and versions of this car remained in production until 1970.
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AMercury Comet
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BFord Falcon
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CFord Maverick
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DChrysler Newport
Ford Falcon
The compact Ford Falcon came equipped with just a 95 horsepower engine. Yikes. The marketing for the Ford Falcon featured the first animated appearances of the characters from 'Peanuts'!
Question 8
This American icon has been produced over ten generations off and on since 1957. This full-sized four door example has seen better days.
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ADodge Charger
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BFord Thunderbird
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CChrysler 300
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DChevy Impala
Chevy Impala
This is a rusted-out 1960s Chevy Impala, seen on the streets of the French Quarter in New Orleans.
Question 9
Another 1966 (former) luxury model is pictured here, though this car's previous owners have allowed plenty of body panel rust and even some front end damage. Even though this was an "entry-level" model, I'll bet someone is willing to give this a little TLC.
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AMercury Cougar
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BBuick Wildcat
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CCadillac Calais
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DImperial Sarasota
Cadillac Calais
Shown here is the front end of a 1966 Cadillac Calais. It appeared on eBay in a "no reserve" auction in March 2015. Cadillac remaned its low-priced "Series 62" as Calais in 1965 after the French town and resort which overlooks the narrowest point in the English Channel.
Question 10
Perhaps the only car on this list that was formerly a police car, this pictured 1963 model was offered for sale, lights and all, in 2012. This model was also used in NASCAR races of the era, the reason for its fastback styling.
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APontiac Ventura
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BFord Galaxie
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COldsmobile Jetstar
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DBuick Wildcat
Ford Galaxie
This is a 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL - or "Xtra Lively" - according to company literature. The similarly named Ford Galaxy is a minivan available in Europe. Try not to get them confused!
Question 11
This pictured 1969 model was once one of the fastest cars on the road, but now it's hard to tell what its original color even was. It's worth saving from the scrap heap, though, given that restored versions can fetch more than $50k.
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AMercury Comet
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BPlymouth Superbird
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COldsmobile 98
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DDodge Charger
Dodge Charger
That grill is iconic. This is a 1969 Dodge Charger R/T, supposedly parked in a barn for a whopping 28 years. The first Chargers were show cars in 1964, but eventually they became one of the most iconic vehicles on the road.
Question 12
Found out to pasture in 2012, this '57 full-size model was the top-end model offered by its manufacturer in its heyday. It was listed for sale on eBay after sitting in a North Carolina barn for 30 years. We can understand why the owner just couldn't bear to throw it out.
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APontiac Bonneville
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BChevy Bel Air
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CCadillac Series 62
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DBuick Roadmaster
Chevy Bel Air
Boasting a 245 hp engine mated to a three-speed manual transmission, this '57 Bel Air hopefully has found a second life.
Question 13
This late-70s muscle model didn't have the horsepower or prestige of the late-60s versions, but that doesn't mean it deserved abandonment.
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AMercury Cougar
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BChevy Camaro Z/28
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CAMC Rebel
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DFord Thunderbird
Chevy Camaro Z/28
This is a second-gen 1979 Chevy Camaro Z/28 with the sexy striped logo on the door.
Question 14
This pictured model was a pretty big deal when it was built in 1966, but 50+ years of neglect have taken their toll on this particular example, which no longer even has floorboards.
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APontiac GTO
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BChevrolet Chevelle Malibu
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CFord Torino Talladega
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DOldsmobile 442
Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
This is a '66 Chevy Chevelle Malibu, originally available with engine offerings up to a whopping 375 horsepower. Part of the General Motors A-Body platform, the Chevelle was one of Chevy's most successful nameplates.
Question 15
This legendarily unpopular car may be one of the least surprising models to make this list. Once described as an "Oldsmobile sucking a lemon", this 1958 model was the first year of production.
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AEdsel Ranger
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BChevy Corvair
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CCadillac Cimarron
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DFord Pinto
Edsel Ranger
It may surprise you to know that Edsel Rangers such as these have actually become increasingly popular in recent years, with some desperate sellers going as far as producing counterfeit versions.
Question 16
Featuring a more modest (but budding) version of the audacious tailfins of the late '50s and early '60s, this '56 former luxury model was spotted by the side of the road outside Cincinnati, Ohio.
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AImperial Crown
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BOldsmobile Cutlass
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CCadillac Coupe de Ville
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DMercury Starlight
Cadillac Coupe de Ville
This '56 Cadillac Coupe de Ville would likely sell for in excess of $35,000 if properly restored.
Question 17
Another barn find pictured here, with a backstory that includes over 30 years of sitting unused. This one is a 1969 - part of the second generation of these muscle cars.
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AMercury Grand Marquis
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BBuick Grand National
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CFord Fairlane
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DOldsmobile 442
Oldsmobile 442
This Oldsmobile 442 was offered up for just $3,000 back in 2013. It was named for the number of barrels its carburetor had, the number of speed in its transmission, and its dual exhausts.
Question 18
This oldtimer was part of the first series of pickup trucks designed post-war by its manufacturer. It remained in production through 1952.
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AChevy 3000
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BFord F-3
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CInternational L110
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DDodge Ram
Ford F-3
This is one of the first generations of the legendary Ford F-Series, which is still manufactured today.
Question 19
What list of rustbucket cars would be complete without this infamous model? This "Oldsmobile sucking a lemon" was sold only in 1958, meaning it lasted exactly one-third as long as its marque.
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ADuesenberg Model X
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BEdsel Pacer
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CImperial LeBaron
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DAuburn Speedster
Edsel Pacer
This is the infamous Edsel Pacer. Despite being one of the best-selling 1958 Edsel models, it didn't survive the year. Remarkably, a 303 horsepower engine came standard.
Question 20
The massive, swooping tailfins tell you this was a 1959. The trademark split grill and Wide Track body are what you need to identify to know the make and model.
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AMercury Montclair
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BPontiac Bonneville
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CChrysler Newport
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DNash American
Pontiac Bonneville
Another GM classic, this Pontiac Bonneville was made in just its second year of production.
Question 21
Talk about a rare barn find. The 42" fins on this 1959 model are the tallest on any cars ever produced. This one appears to be missing one of the distinctive "bullet" tail-lights on the driver's side.
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ALincoln Continental
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BCadillac Fleetwood Limo
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CImperial Zephyr
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DOldsmobile 88 Holiday
Cadillac Fleetwood Limo
The impossible tailfins on this model are a trademark of the 1959 Cadillacs. This is a rare Fleetwood limo.
Question 22
1955 was a boom year for car sales, with nearly 7.5 million cars sold as the post-WWII baby boom hit a peak. One was this two-door hardtop, complete with four VentiPorts on each side.
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AChrysler Newport
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BPontiac Bonneville
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CDodge Dart
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DBuick Roadmaster
Buick Roadmaster
There's no motor, transmission or axles on this old '55 Buick Roadmaster, but probably some free snow if you want it!
Question 23
Amazingly, this truck still runs! This impossibly rusted 1951 GM truck was for sale as recently as 2014. Back in the day, this automaker led the U.S. in truck sales from 1947 - 1955.
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AStudebaker E-Series
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BBuick Y-Job
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CChevy 3100 Series
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DFord F-Series
Chevy 3100 Series
This '51 Chevy 3100 Series was part of the "Advance Design" trucks produced from '47 - '55. The 3100 Series were 1/2-ton trucks.
Question 24
Powered by a Rocket V8 made famous in one of the first ever rock and roll tunes, this model was among the hottest of its day. For just $2,750, this patinated '55 was offered for sale in early 2018.
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ADeSoto Firedome
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BFord Galaxie
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COldsmobile 88
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DHudson Hornet
Oldsmobile 88
One of the better-looking cars on this list, this Olds 88 is in running condition according to its Washington-based seller.
Question 25
This 1956 station wagon has been left with quite the motley paint job after what was likely years or decades sitting out in the snow. Still, the chrome work and side VentiPorts appear to be in remarkably good shape.
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AOldsmobile Cutlass
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BStudebaker Lark
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CHudson Hornet
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DBuick Special
Buick Special
The three VentiPorts on the passenger side indicate the V-6 engine the was originally under the hood. This is a Buick Special.
Question 26
This 1955 model has its share of scratches and rust, but the exterior looks to be in decent shape. The only problem is that this "performance" model is missing both the 300 horsepower 6.0 liter V8 engine and transmission.
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AFord Thunderbird
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BDeSoto Custom
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CBuick Century
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DDodge Charger
Buick Century
This gutted sedan is a 1955 Buick Century. 1958 was the last year of production for the model until 1969. It hasn't quite been around for 100 years, though!
Question 27
This two-door '57 model looks like junk to the unobservant eye, but what's underneath the rust is a rare, supercharged car ready for restoration. Just 4,356 of these were made, and a restored example sold at auction in 2011 for nearly $100,000.
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AImperial LeBaron
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BCadillac Series 62
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CStudebaker Golden Hawk
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DHudson Hornet
Studebaker Golden Hawk
Tough one, perhaps? This is a 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk. It sold for $6,000 even though it was missing many parts, including the supercharger.
Question 28
Of course, it's not just American cars that are prone to rust. This particular make and model has so many rusty examples that it has spawned a "rust-chic" look in Europe.
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AVolvo XC
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BAudi 3000
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CSaab 9-7X
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DVW Golf
VW Golf
Called the "rat look", you'll find the rust coating on many a VW Golf.
Question 29
This whole picture looks like one giant project, but in the middle of it all is a 1968 model of which muscle car?
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APontiac GTO
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BDodge Challenger
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CAMC Rebel
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DMercury Cougar
Pontiac GTO
This is an "A-body" 1968 Pontiac GTO, available with an optional hood-mounted tachometer. GTO is actually an Italian abbreviation for Gran Turismo Omologato.
Question 30
Between 1961 and 1967, this automaker offered only one model - so when I tell you this picture is a 1966, does that help narrow it down?
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AAMC Rambler
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BStudebaker Avanti
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CLincoln Continental
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DImperial LeBaron
Lincoln Continental
This convertible is a 1966 Lincoln Continental, complete with a non-working motor and completely blown shocks. Yours for just $3,800. They were originally made in 1939 as a personal vehicle for Edsel Ford.
Question 31
We don't know the story behind what happened to this modern speedster, but somebody must have really hated this poor car. It was produced from 1998-2006.
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AAudi TT
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BSaab 9-7X
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CBMW 330i
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DMercedes-Benz SLK
Audi TT
The Audi TT has only been manufactured since 1998, so someone must have gone out of their way to destroy this poor vehicle.
Question 32
Once a proud model at the top of this marque's offerings, this 1956 has had a combination of time and the elements weather the car. The name became dated in the 1960s, and the car was phased out in 1966-67.
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AStudebaker Dictator
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BFord Edsel
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CChevrolet Corvair
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DPontiac Star Chief
Pontiac Star Chief
This Pontiac Star Chief was the top trim package on the popular Pontiac Chieftain.
Question 33
No engine. No hood. No title. No problem? This 1957 was offered up for $5,000 even though the very frame of the car is rusted out. It was the top of the line offering from its manufacturer back in the day.
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ACadillac de Ville
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BHudson Hornet
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COldsmobile 98
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DStudebaker Avanti
Oldsmobile 98
This 1957 Oldsmobile 98 would seem to be beyond hope for all but the most devoted buyer.
Question 34
One of the most distinctive front ends of any mid-1960s model is found in this picture, so I guess we ended this quiz on an easy note. I'm not going to give you the year, though, just to make it a bit tougher.
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AAMC AMX
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BOldsmobile Jetstar
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CLincoln Mark III
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DBuick Riviera
Buick Riviera
One of the only GM cars produced on a unique bodyshell, this is a 1965 Buick Riviera. It only became a front wheel drive model starting in 1979 as a sweeping move in the American automobile industry.
Question 35
While certainly in a decrepit state now, this pictured 1967 muscle car carries a "GT" package that lets you know it once meant business. This particular model ended production in 1970.
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AStudebaker Hawk
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BFord Fairlane 500
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CPontiac Ventura
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DPlymouth Prowler
Ford Fairlane 500
One of the fifth generation of Ford Fairlane 500s, other packages included the XL and the GTA. This car got its name from Henry Ford's Dearborn estate, "Fair Lane".
Question 36
This model was produced from 1954-1970 in sedan, station wagon and even convertible styling. This is a relatively early example, likely produced around 1955.
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ANash Rambler
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BFord Country Squire
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CDodge Cranbrook
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DPlymouth Belvedere
Plymouth Belvedere
This rustbucket is an early model Plymouth Belvedere. In 1970 it was replaced by the Satellite, which was a name originally used for the top-trim level Belvederes.
Question 37
Now a rusted-out relic, this full-sized 1950 model featured a chrome grill that looked ready to eat competitors alive - and of course, trademark VentiPorts.
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ALincoln Continental
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BChevy Bel Air
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CBuick Super
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DOldsmobile 98
Buick Super
This Buick Super was produced over a variety of body styles from 1939-1958 and made a return as a trimline from 2008-2011.
Question 38
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 39
I wouldn't take this "rust-chic" lowrider over too many speed bumps, but it does look pretty cool. This truck is a '58 Light Duty version of the "Task Force" series.
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AGMC K-Series
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BStudebaker E-Series
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CFord F-Series
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DChevy Apache
Chevy Apache
This '58 Chevy Apache has been restored and heavily modified by StreetHeat in Melbourne, Florida.
Question 40
This rustbucket is likely a '58, and was originally a flagship model for its marque. We hope someone restores this model, as it came equipped with an optional 300 hp enginge under the hood.
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AMercury Colony Park
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BPontiac Chieftain
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CDodge Custom Royal
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DCadillac Series 65
Dodge Custom Royal
This is a '58 Dodge Custom Royal two-door hardtop, discontinued entirely after the next year's production.
Question 41
Only 7,400 of these '57 coupes were ever made, with this one in particular barely surviving into the 21st Century. The owner wants $16,000 for this car, which apparently hasn't ran since 1963. Yes, you read that correctly.
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ACadillac Series 55
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BFord Country Squire
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CMercury Cougar
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DPlymouth Belvedere Fury
Plymouth Belvedere Fury
You could get a restored '57 Fury for not much more than the $16,000 asking price here.
Question 42
The seller of this car claimed it to be "rust-free" - so I'm just gonna call that "patina" all over the whole exterior. This pictured 1962 model was a pretty hot car back in the day, but 55 years of neglect have turned luxury into rusty - oops, patina-y.
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AMercury Comet
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BImperial Crown
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CFord Ranchero
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DLincoln Mark II
Imperial Crown
Too good to be a Chrysler, this '62 is an Imperial Crown - specifically, an Imperial Crown Southampton. These models took over a month to build at the time, and a 1958 model was used by Michael Corleone in 'The Godfather Part II'.
Question 43
Okay, this one's a little tougher. Time has not been kind to this pictured 1960 convertible model, which was once its manufacturer's top of the line model. This car was part of the second of ten generations of its legendary model.
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APontiac Bonneville
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BLincoln Continental
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CChrysler 300
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DCadillac de Ville
Pontiac Bonneville
Just barely making it on the list, this is a 1960 Pontiac Bonneville convertible. It was offered for sale in early 2018 for $4,000. Worth it?
Question 44
Another former luxury model, this 1951 car was once among the most opulent cars money could buy. After decades of neglect, would you restore this former beauty?
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ALincoln Continental
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BPackard Patrician
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CHudson Hornet
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DImperial LeBaron
Packard Patrician
Restored examples of this model can fetch the high five and low six figures, making this Packard Patrician 400 an attractive restoration option.
Question 45
Among the nicest cars on this list, this 1954 model still has some work to be done as far as restoration goes. Adjusted for inflation, the asking price of $20,000 probably makes this model quite a bargain.
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AImperial 300K
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BPackard President
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CLincoln Mark I
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DCadillac Eldorado
Cadillac Eldorado
The pinnacle of 1950s luxury, this is a 1954 Cadillac Eldorado - made in just the third of 50 total years of production.
Question 46
Another once proud model here that's been relegated to "parts car" status. This rare model was only produced in 1957, and came standard with a massive 375 horsepower engine.
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ABuick Invicta
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BCadillac Eldorado
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CChrysler 300C
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DBuick Century GNX
Chrysler 300C
Part of Chrysler's "letter series", this '57 300C was the third year of eleven "letter cars". It was known as the Lancia Thema in mainland Europe.
Question 47
This fighter jet-inspired convertible was pretty cool back its day. This pictured 1961 model was the most expensive of its marque on sale that year and just 1,500 were produced. With a 330 horsepower engine under the hood, this model is just begging for a restoration.
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ADodge Coronet
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BMercury Cougar
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CLincoln Continental
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DOldsmobile Starfire
Oldsmobile Starfire
This '61 Oldsmobile Starfire is one of the rarest GM cars of its era. After 1966, the Starfire name took a 9 year break before returning to the market in 1974.
Question 48
Lots of rust, but also, lots of potential? This pictured high-performance mid-level luxury car is a 1966, the second year that this manufacturer offered its whopping 325 horsepower engine.
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AAMC Rebel
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BPontiac Firebird GNX
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CBuick Skylark Gran Sport
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DOldsmobile Jetstar
Buick Skylark Gran Sport
Like most Gran Sports, this one was based on the Skylark, although others were based on the Riviera and Wildcat. Buick sold more than 15,000 Skylarks with the Gran Sport option in their first year, though it was renamed the GS 400 in 1967.
Question 49
Complete with not one, but TWO hood ornaments, this uniquely styled model was made in its company's dying days. Today this rusted beauty peers out at us from a grassy field somewhere, having long outlasted its parent company.
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AStudebaker Champion
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BNash American
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CPackard President
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DDeSoto Firedome
Studebaker Champion
True car enthusiasts knew this one quickly from its "European" styling. It's a late '50s Studebaker Champion.
Question 50
This mid-50s model has certainly seen better days, but 60 years ago it was the top-end example available from its marque. At least this car certainly outlived its manufacturer, which folded in 1958.
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ANash Rambler
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BPackard Patrician
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COldsmobile 98
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DStudebaker Lark
Packard Patrician
This is a mid-50s Packard Patrician, which came standard with a whopping 284 horsepower. It was built in Packard's Detroit facilities on East Grand Boulevard.
Question 51
One of the better-looking cars on this list, this '58 luxury car was advertised as actually running when put on sale in early 2018. For $6,500, this car, "Breezeway" window and all, can be yours.
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AOldsmobile Cutlass
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BMercury Turnpike Cruiser
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CImperial LeBaron
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DDodge American
Mercury Turnpike Cruiser
With a 360 hp engine ready to rock under the hood, this Turnpike Cruiser is quite the sleeper.
Question 52
This pictured 1968 model has ample rust, but actually runs and has a 460 V8 under the hood and a C-6 transmission. Yes, it appears to have been used as some kind of racer - not surprising, since it is a muscle car.
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AMercury Cyclone
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BAMC Marlin
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COldsmobile Jetstar
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DPontiac Ventura
Mercury Cyclone
This '68 Mercury Cyclone was offered running with engine for just $8,500 back in April 2016. The Cyclone started life as an option for the 1964 Mercury Comet and was then popular to take on a life of its own.
Question 53
This family-friendly 1958 car might be better called a "dustbucket". After spending 1955-1957 as a standalone model, this station wagon marque became attached to other models in the lineup.
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AFord Galaxie 500
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BStudebaker Champion
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CPontiac Safari
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DMercury Ranchero Special
Pontiac Safari
They don't make 'em like this anymore. This 1958 Pontiac Safari was just another in a long line of Safaris produced by Pontiac until 1989.
Question 54
You could call this pictured 1968 model 'Christine's daughter if you wanted. Packing a 385 hp engine, it could definitely provide some exciting interstate on-ramp accelerations - if you could get it running.
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AHudson Hornet
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BPontiac Grand Prix
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CPlymouth Sport Fury
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DAMC Rambler
Plymouth Sport Fury
Probably one of the better-looking cars on this list, this '68 Sport Fury was offered for sale in early 2018 for just $2,500. A model 10 years younger was part of a frightening love triangle in Stephen King's 'Christine'.
Question 55
Very few things scream "1950s" like a two-door wagon like the model offered here. This 1959 model isn't the prettiest right now, but a little TLC will be sure to restore what was once America's cheapest new car.
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AStudebaker Champion
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BChevrolet Delray
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CAMC Rambler
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DFord Pinto
AMC Rambler
The AMC Rambler American was introduced in 1958 for the low, low price of $1,789 - just $15,175 in today's money.
Question 56
There just may be more rust than car in this model's case. This particular 1957 car ended up in South Africa and has some slight cosmetic differences from the American version, making this one doubly tough.
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ALincoln Zephyr
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BFord Thunderbird
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CKaiser-Frazer Manahattan
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DChrysler Saratoga
Chrysler Saratoga
This car is named after a city in New York, and was produced from 1939-1952 and then again from 1957-1960.
Question 57
This subcompact model became infamous for a wide array of reliability problems during its production run from 1970-1977, leaving this 1972 model as one of the least-surprising cars in our quiz.
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AFord Pinto
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BPontiac Sunbird
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CChevy Vega
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DMercury Comet
Chevy Vega
The Chevy Vega suffered particularly from issues with oxidation, giving them the unfortunate nickname "the cars that rusted on the showroom floor".
Question 58
What this car lacks in rust it makes up in pretty much everything else. This pictured 1960 two-door hardtop "Sports Coupe" model is rare - it's actually the first year of production for this nameplate, which ran until 1977.
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APackard Statesman
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BImperial LeBaron
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CPontiac Ventura
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DLincoln Continental
Pontiac Ventura
This 1960 Pontiac Ventura was offered for sale in early 2018 for just $1,800 - not bad! Its name came from Ventura, California, close to the LA assembly plant where their bodies were manufactured.
Question 59
You've made it this far, so let's make it tougher. An eagle-eyed photographer spotted this mid-range sedan rusting by the side of the road in 2011. The giveaway here on this '53 (or '54) is the unusual, trademark styling element on the left-rear door that was only present on first-generation models.
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AChevy 210
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BCadillac Series 62
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CBuick Skylark
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DOldsmobile 78
Chevy 210
Neither as luxurious as the Bel Air nor as economical as the 150, this is either a 1953 or 1954 Chevy 210.
Question 60
By 1958, this model had been spun off into its own marque, and production was in the second generation. This model was stored in a Texas carport for a whopping 30 years, explaining its less than pristine condition.
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AEdsel Ranger
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BImperial Crown
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CMuntz Jet
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DShark Roadster
Imperial Crown
This '58 Imperial Crown Southhampton was offered for sale for less than $6,000. Not a bad price if you could get it running.
Question 61
This one's a Hemi - if you can get it running. This is a '53 version of this legendary station wagon, which remained in production from 1941 - 1988. The 1950 version of this car was the last true woodie ever offered for sale in the U.S.
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AFord Esquire
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BBuick Roadmaster
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CChrysler Town & Country
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DPlymouth Belvedere
Chrysler Town & Country
This is a '53 Chrysler Town & Country - equipped with a factory Hemi engine and Lizard/Wood interior.
Question 62
Last but not least, this stationary station wagon is far from the sexiest car on this list, but found a buyer in the $2,000 range early in 2018. Come on, how many cars have triple tail lights? Not many is the answer.
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AKaiser-Frazer Deluxe
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BOldsmobile Jetfire
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CDeSoto Shopper
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DBuick Skylark
DeSoto Shopper
This DeSoto Shopper Wagon is definitely cooler than a minivan, and worth a shot at restoration.
Question 63
This car, like others on this list, far outlasted its manufacturer - although just barely, by the looks of it. This '52 model dominated NASCAR in its day.
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AOldsmobile 88
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BHudson Hornet
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CStudebaker Hawk
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DAuburn Speedster
Hudson Hornet
The Hudson Hornet may have dominated '50s racing, but sales were slow, and the company folded just five years after making this car.
Question 64
One of the most obscure models on this list, this particular car sat in a barn for over 30 years, resulting in its current state. This spartan model is a 1953, which was the second to last year it was produced.
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ADeSoto Adventurer
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BChevrolet 150
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CFord Mainline
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DKaiser Henry J
Kaiser Henry J
The car so cheap that its trunk had no exterior opening, this is a 1953 Kaiser Henry J. It is named after its company chairman, Henry J. Kaiser.
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