Travel Down The Highway Of Victory With This Classic Cars Quiz!

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Question 1

What was this car's name in a series of Disney movies?

  • A
    Herbie
  • B
    Fred
  • C
    Jimmy
  • D
    Harold

Question 2

This unique model was the only American model of its day to use a rear-mounted, air cooled engine. Controversy existed surrounding the car's handling, which was the subject of criticism in a popular book of the era.

  • A
    Chevrolet Corvair
  • B
    Chrysler LeBaron
  • C
    Dodge Charger
  • D
    Ford Thunderbird

Question 3

This sporty offering was produced in response to Chevy's introduction of the Corvette two years earlier. This model spawned the "personal luxury car" niche upon introduction in 1955.

  • A
    Ford Thunderbird
  • B
    Oldsmobile 98
  • C
    Buick Wildcat
  • D
    Pontiac Grand Prix

Question 4

This model was redesigned for 1955 and sported a Ferrari-inspired grille, optional PowerGlide automatic transmission, and a V8 engine cranking up to 180 horsepower.

  • A
    Hudson Commodore
  • B
    Pontiac Bonneville
  • C
    Chevrolet Bel Air
  • D
    Cadillac Coupe de Ville

Question 5

Giant tailfins. Bullet tail lights. Beauty panels. The styling of this iconic 1959 model screams '50s, but the amenities inside this luxury model were impressive even by modern standards.

  • A
    Cadillac Coupe de Ville
  • B
    Buick Electra
  • C
    Pontiac Bonneville
  • D
    Chrysler 300

Question 6

This model was one of the best-selling cars of the 1960s, marking the domination of the new compact car segment. Trim levels included the Futura.

  • A
    Mercury Comet
  • B
    AMC Javelin
  • C
    Ford Falcon
  • D
    Toyota Corolla

Question 7

Unique features on this pony include the "Coke bottle" styling shared with other members of this automaker's F platform. This first-gen model was produced from 1967-1969.

  • A
    Mercury Cougar
  • B
    AMC Javelin
  • C
    Pontiac Firebird
  • D
    Chevy Camaro

Question 8

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.

  • A
    Ford Mustang
  • B
    Pontiac GTO
  • C
    Chevrolet Corvette
  • D
    Buick Riviera

Question 9

Let's show some foreign cars some love. This iconic roadster redefined luxury and performance on introduction as a street-legal model in 1954. With "gullwing" doors allowing a stylish entrance, this 2-seater could reach up to a whopping 150 mph.

  • A
    Aston Martin DB4GT
  • B
    Iso Grifo GL
  • C
    Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
  • D
    Jaguar E-Type

Question 10

Introduction of this car in 1967 finally gave its manufacturer a "pony car". Two models were offered - the base and the XR-7.

  • A
    Mercury Cougar
  • B
    AMC Javelin
  • C
    Pontiac GTO
  • D
    Cadillac Calais

Question 11

Introduced in fall 1969, this car was technically a 1970s model. Its run was cut short by the oil crisis, but it was re-introduced in 2008 and is now more popular than ever.

  • A
    Lincoln Continental
  • B
    Chevy Camaro
  • C
    Dodge Challenger
  • D
    Ford Mustang

Question 12

This 1953 model defined luxury and sat for years at the top of GM's luxury lineup. Iconic styling cues include the front Dagmar bumpers, borrowed from the 1951 Le Sabre concept car. It cost a whopping $7,750 brand new.

  • A
    Cadillac Eldorado
  • B
    Buick Roadmaster
  • C
    Chrysler Imperial
  • D
    Oldsmobile 98

Question 13

Historically significant as the first model with front wheel drive since the 1930s, this personal luxury vehicle won the 1966 Motor Trend Car of the Year Award upon its introduction.

  • A
    Mercury Cougar
  • B
    Oldsmobile Toronado
  • C
    Ford Thunderbird
  • D
    Aston Martin DB5

Question 14

Introduced in 1956, this model defined American luxury and was the most expensive American car for sale at the time. The "Mark II" kept its notable spare tire hump in the trunk, a holdover from pre-war styling cues.

  • A
    Buick Riviera
  • B
    Hudson Commodore
  • C
    Cadillac Sixty Special
  • D
    Lincoln Continental

Question 15

In 1957, this car turned heads with the first-ever retractable hardtop in a production automobile. The impressive system featured seven motors and 510 feet of wiring just for the hardtop.

  • A
    Mercury Montclair
  • B
    Studebaker Commander
  • C
    Plymouth Valiant
  • D
    Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner

Question 16

This manufacturer continually led the way in luxury features and it's no surprise to hear this model was the first to ever offer automatic climate control. What is surprising is the year: this feature became available all the way back in 1964.

  • A
    Cadillac Series 75
  • B
    Rolls Royce Silver Cloud
  • C
    Imperial LeBaron
  • D
    Chrysler 300K

Question 17

This iconic muscle car was introduced in 1966 for the 1967 model year. This model was rated at 290 horsepower for insurance purposes, but really put out closer to 400 near its 7000 rpm redline.

  • A
    Shelby GT350
  • B
    Plymouth Satellite 426
  • C
    Chevy Camaro Z/28
  • D
    Ford Mustang GT

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.

  • A
    Mercedes-Benz GTR
  • B
    Iso Grifo
  • C
    BMW 2000CS
  • D
    Porsche 911

Question 19

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.

  • A
    Chevy Camaro Z/28
  • B
    Shelby GT350
  • C
    Pontiac Firebird
  • D
    Pontiac GTO

Question 20

This "gentleman's muscle car" was introduced in 1967. A ridiculous 7.2 Liter V8 engine called the "Super Commando 440" came standard.

  • A
    Plymouth GTX
  • B
    Cadillac Eldorado Brougham
  • C
    AMC Javelin
  • D
    Pontiac Tempest

Question 21

Iconic styling elements on this 1949-1953 model included VentiPorts and Sweepspear chrome, which were paired with the pre-war straight-eight engine under the hood.

  • A
    Pontiac Bonneville
  • B
    Dodge Custom Royal
  • C
    Buick Roadmaster
  • D
    Chrysler New Yorker

Question 22

Introduced in 1951, this model found equal success on road and track, winning a majority of all NASCAR races from 1952-1954. Perhaps most impressive about this feat was the car's luxurious credentials.

  • A
    Chevrolet Impala
  • B
    Hudson Hornet
  • C
    Ford Mustang
  • D
    Cadillac Sixty Special

Question 23

This model was introduced as a performance-oriented personal luxury car in 1962. Later generations in the 1980s and 1990s expanded upon the 2-door coupe body style, with a 4-door sedan also offered.

  • A
    Ford Corsair
  • B
    Cadillac Calais
  • C
    Buick Regal
  • D
    Pontiac Grand Prix

Question 24

The third generation of this venerable luxury saloon was released in 1963. The carmaker, as always, refused to disclose the power output, remarking an increase of "perhaps 7%".

  • A
    Cadillac Escalante
  • B
    Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
  • C
    Bentley Continental
  • D
    Aston Martin DB5

Question 25

This first production car from its iconic manufacturer set a high standard upon introduction in 1948. Shown here is the "A" model, produced from 1955-1959.

  • A
    Porsche 356
  • B
    Ferrari America
  • C
    BMW 501
  • D
    Lamborghini Miura

Question 26

Among the first four-door hardtop vehicles ever produced, the second-generation model shown here had a tough act to follow - the model's first generation was among the first production cars capable reaching 100 mph.

  • A
    Buick Century Riviera
  • B
    Jaguar E-Type
  • C
    Oldsmobile 98 Holiday
  • D
    Studebaker Avanti

Question 27

Another powerful car, this full-sized model was available as either a 2-door or 4-door hardtop. The first-generation models were only produced from 1963-1965.

  • A
    Dodge Charger
  • B
    Mercury Marauder
  • C
    Cadillac Calais
  • D
    Ford Torino GT

Question 28

1957 examples of this full-sized offering boasted new "Forward Look" styling, as well as a new 325 horsepower engine mated to an automatic three-speed transmission.

  • A
    Chrysler New Yorker
  • B
    Pontiac Bonneville
  • C
    Plymouth Fury
  • D
    Buick Regal

Question 29

This legendary truck line has been the best-selling vehicle in America since 1981 and is still in production today. Shown here is a second generation model, introduced in 1953 and bearing the same model-numbering conventions still in place today.

  • A
    Dodge Ram
  • B
    Ford F-Series
  • C
    GMC C/K
  • D
    Chevrolet Silverado

Question 30

This opulent model was the most expensive vehicle offered for sale in America in 1960. The flamboyant fins of the 1959 model were toned down somewhat but the inside was loaded with cutting edge features such as the Autronic Eye and Cruise Control.

  • A
    Buick Century
  • B
    Ford GT40
  • C
    Cadillac Eldorado Brougham
  • D
    Lincoln Continental Mark III

Question 31

This top-of-the-line convertible debuted as a special trimline in 1954. Due to the model's popularity, the nameplate was extended to all of this manufacturer's top-end models in 1957.

  • A
    Oldsmobile Starfire
  • B
    Plymouth Valiant
  • C
    Mercury Grand Marquis
  • D
    Ford Fairlane

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.

  • A
    Chevy Camaro
  • B
    Ford GT40
  • C
    Plymouth Road Runner
  • D
    Oldsmobile 442

Question 33

Another iconic speedster, this two-seater was the first production car capable of cracking 200 km/h (124 mph). It remained in production from 1948-1954.

  • A
    Shelby Cobra
  • B
    Mercedes SS 100
  • C
    Fiat Leon
  • D
    Jaguar XK120

Question 34

This race-centric muscle car was introduced in 1965 in limited numbers. All '65 models were painted white with blue stripes and cranked out 306 horsepower through its 4-speed manual.

  • A
    Oldsmobile 442
  • B
    Ford GT40
  • C
    Shelby GT350
  • D
    Plymouth Barracuda

Question 35

This unassuming car can really tear it up on the road, no matter what it looks like on the outside. It was in production from 1948 all the way until 1965.

  • A
    MG F-type
  • B
    Porsche 356
  • C
    Veritas RS-III
  • D
    Spyker C8 Laviolette

Question 36

Here is another car with a long production run, this time ending in 1961. This particular model is from 1948.

  • A
    Chrysler Windsor
  • B
    Cadillac Allanté
  • C
    BMW M3
  • D
    Fiat X1/9

Question 37

This iconic model debuted in 1962 as the result of Anglo-American cooperation. Ford provided the V8 engine in this 2000-pound supercar, a modified version of what is still in production today. It is considered the fastest car produced in the 1960s.

  • A
    Plymouth Road Runner
  • B
    Ford Mustang
  • C
    Austin-Healey Sprite
  • D
    AC Cobra

Question 38

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.

  • A
    Pontiac Bonneville
  • B
    Chevy Impala
  • C
    Cadillac Sixty Special
  • D
    Chrysler 300

Question 39

This car was perenially among the cheapest and most economical new models on sale for most of its run from 1958-1969. It was so dominant in the era's Mobilgas Economy Run that it was placed into its own class.

  • A
    Chevy Corvair
  • B
    AMC Rambler
  • C
    Plymouth Road Runner
  • D
    Ford Falcon

Question 40

Here's a car that captures that 40's look a little better. In fact, this car is as iconic as 40's cars come. Can you identify it?

  • A
    Opel GT
  • B
    Nissan Fairlady Z
  • C
    Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Freccia d’Oro
  • D
    Ultima GTR

Question 41

Many consider this car to be the single fastest out of every car that was made in the 1940's.

  • A
    Ferrari 195 S
  • B
    Jaguar XK120
  • C
    Ford GT40
  • D
    Caterham 7

Question 42

This muscle car featured fully rotating headlights to go with its distinctive grille. Introduced in 1966, engine choices included the 426 Street Hemi.

  • A
    AMC Marlin
  • B
    Ford Corsair
  • C
    Plymouth Satellite
  • D
    Dodge Charger

Question 43

Carburetors were a necessary engine component on cars of this era - except on this model, which was the first mass-produced engine to introduce now-standard electronic fuel injection on a few models in 1957.

  • A
    Cadillac Coupe de Ville
  • B
    Studebaker Commander
  • C
    AMC Rambler Rebel
  • D
    Lincoln Capri

Question 44

This elegant 1954 model is still the widest ever American production car. Boasting one of the only automotive air conditioning units of its day, good luck parking one - it's nearly 83" wide.

  • A
    Lincoln Continental Mark II
  • B
    Chrysler Crown Imperial
  • C
    Buick Regal
  • D
    Pontiac Bonneville

Question 45

This car looks like it has a nice mix between style and speed. It was released in 1948 and was in production through 1950.

  • A
    Aston Martin DB1
  • B
    Donkervoort D8 GTO RS
  • C
    Ferrari 575M Maranello
  • D
    Jaguar XE SV Project 8

Question 46

The exterior width on these second-gen models measured a massive 81.7 inches between 1961-1963, making them still the widest non-limousine American car ever produced. Later years saw these models banned from demolition derbies - they were simply too tough to take down.

  • A
    Imperial Crown
  • B
    Lincoln Continental Mark IV
  • C
    Buick Century
  • D
    Rolls Royce Silver Cloud

Question 47

This 1964-only model boasted the most power of any American vehicle of the time, with a massive 6.8 Liter Wedge V8 cranking 360 horsepower.

  • A
    Chrysler 300K
  • B
    Ford Thunderbird
  • C
    Cadillac Series 70
  • D
    Imperial LeBaron

Question 48

Here's another car that looks like it was created in the 30's. The actual production year may surprise you.

  • A
    Mazda Mazda MX-5
  • B
    Honda S2000
  • C
    Mercedes-AMG GT S
  • D
    Morgan +4

Question 49

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.

  • A
    Citroën DS
  • B
    BMW Isetta
  • C
    Renault 4CV
  • D
    VW Thing

Question 50

This car looks like it came straight out of the 30's, but it was released in 1945, and it has some serious power under the hood too.

  • A
    Daihatsu Copen
  • B
    Nissan GT-R NISMO
  • C
    Austin Twenty
  • D
    MG TC Midget

Question 51

Produced from 1958-1963, this model was the fastest road-legal production car in the world from 1960-1963. Good luck getting your hands on one - only 75 were built.

  • A
    Iso Grifo GL 365
  • B
    Aston Martin DB4 GT
  • C
    Mercedes Benz 300 SL
  • D
    Bentley Super 8

Question 52

Another iconic economy car, this British beauty sold over 5 million examples between its 1959 introduction and 2000, when the last model rolled off the line before the marque was purchased by BMW.

  • A
    Peel P50
  • B
    Mini
  • C
    Morris Minor
  • D
    Austin-Healey Sprite

Question 53

While some buyers could afford the other luxurious options on this list, others on a budget would have to spring for "bubble cars" like this. This European mite sold over 160,000 units despite its one-cylinder engine, and record-narrowest "rear" of the car - at a ridiculous 20.5" wide.

  • A
    Bond Bug
  • B
    Isetta
  • C
    Iso Grifo
  • D
    Peel P50

Question 54

This car's predecessor was never released during the 40's, but it paved the way for this car that is firmly rooted in the decade. This particular model was released in 1946.

  • A
    Infiniti G37S Coupe
  • B
    Austin 8
  • C
    Fiat X1/9
  • D
    Ford GT40

Question 55

This car is closely related to others that have appeared on this list. Take a look at the convertible roof, and hear the hum under the hood.

  • A
    Mercedes-AMG CLS 53
  • B
    Austin A40 Sports
  • C
    Polestar 1
  • D
    Austin Ten

Question 56

Do you recognize this vehicle? Either way, this car had an impressive top speed.

  • A
    MG Midget
  • B
    Ultima GTR
  • C
    Mazzanti Evantra
  • D
    Healey Elliott

Question 57

This "hippie van" was introduced in 1950, but came to prominence in the US in the '60s as a symbol of the counterculture. Many refer to different versions of this van by the number of windows - from 11 all the way to a whopping 23.

  • A
    Ford Econoline
  • B
    Mercedes-Benz Kombi
  • C
    Volkswagen Type 2
  • D
    Volkwagen Westy

Question 58

This car has an unimposing look to it, but its top speed was 91 MPH.

  • A
    Sylva Leader
  • B
    Pontiac Fiero
  • C
    Austin Atlantic
  • D
    TVR Typhon

Question 59

Only 12 of this particular model of car were created back in 1948. There may not have been many of them, but it was renowned for its speed even back then.

  • A
    Renault Fuego
  • B
    McLaren P1
  • C
    Talbot Lago T26 Grand Sport
  • D
    Vauxhall VX220

Question 60

This V12 monster was among the most opulent and expensive cars of the 1950s, at an incredible $16,800 new. It helped to cement the reputation of a brand which has only appreciated with time.

  • A
    Lamborghini Miura
  • B
    Ferrari 410 Superamerica
  • C
    BMW 503
  • D
    Maserati A6

Question 61

Now here's a car that really was released in the 30's. This particular model was in 1939. However, it sparked several future series that would be released all throughout the 40's.

  • A
    Westfield FW400
  • B
    SEAT Cupra GT
  • C
    Austin 7
  • D
    Sylva Jester

Question 62

This is one last car that carries the spirit of the 1940's despite only being produced in 1950. As far as speed cars go, this one was seriously fast.

  • A
    Lamborghini Sesto Elemento
  • B
    Maserati Merak
  • C
    Jaguar F-Type
  • D
    Ferrari 195 S

Question 63

This is what luxury cars looked like back in 1948. Despite the label as a luxury car, this machine was no stranger to speed.

  • A
    Bristol 401
  • B
    Donkervoort D8 GTO
  • C
    GTA Spano
  • D
    Chrysler Viper

Question 64

Among the most valuable automobiles ever produced, these V12 monsters were meant for both road and track. Only 970 were produced between 1964-1968.

  • A
    Lamborghini Miura
  • B
    Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale
  • C
    Maserati Quattroporte
  • D
    Ferrari 275

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