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Classic Car Quizaroo

This is a hard quiz only for those who pride themselves on being true classic car buffs. Anyway, have a wack at it!

A multiple-choice quiz by chargerdaytona500. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
chargerdaytona500

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
59,852

Updated
Aug 30 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
881

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many of the of the 1940 Chrysler Newport Dual-Cowl Pheaton were built?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 2 of 10

2. What race was one of the above used for as the pace car? Hint

Indy 500

LeMans 24 Hour

Daytona 500

Marleboro 500

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Question 3 of 10

3. What car company was headed by the venerable Gordon Buehrig? Hint

Packard

Duesenburg

Auburn

Chrysler

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Question 4 of 10

4. What automobile guru joined GM in 1935 and designed the 1938 Cadillac Series 60? Hint

Lee Iaccoca

Bill Mitchell

Burt Reynolds

Harley Earl

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Question 5 of 10

5. What Chrysler convertible was featured in the 2001 movie Pearl Harbor? Hint

Chronos

Newort Dual Cowl

Chrysler Windsor

Atlantic

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Question 6 of 10

6. The original Dodge motor company was founded by John and Horace Dodge. What was their relationship to each other? Hint

Grandfather and grandson

Father and son

Brothers

Cousins

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the Ford reaction to the Corvette? Hint

Pinto

Thunderbird

Mustang

Falcon

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Question 8 of 10

8. What car designer helped Chrysler back on its feet in 1955?

Answer: (First and last name)

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Question 9 of 10

9. What nickname was given to the T-bird by Ford Employees? Hint

Wannabe Mustang

Personal Car

Cool Car

Pimpa

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Question 10 of 10

10. Was the Ford Edsel generally regarded to be a success?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many of the of the 1940 Chrysler Newport Dual-Cowl Pheaton were built?

Answer: six

There were only six made because it was a publicity stunt by Chrysler.

2. What race was one of the above used for as the pace car?

Answer: Indy 500

3. What car company was headed by the venerable Gordon Buehrig?

Answer: Auburn

4. What automobile guru joined GM in 1935 and designed the 1938 Cadillac Series 60?

Answer: Bill Mitchell

5. What Chrysler convertible was featured in the 2001 movie Pearl Harbor?

Answer: Chrysler Windsor

6. The original Dodge motor company was founded by John and Horace Dodge. What was their relationship to each other?

Answer: Brothers

It was originally founded as the Dodge Brothers Company in 1900, as a supplier of parts to other auto manufacturers. The first Dodge automobile was manufactured in 1915.

7. What was the Ford reaction to the Corvette?

Answer: Thunderbird

8. What car designer helped Chrysler back on its feet in 1955?

Answer: Virgil Exner

9. What nickname was given to the T-bird by Ford Employees?

Answer: Personal Car

10. Was the Ford Edsel generally regarded to be a success?

Answer: No

Even Lee Iacocca said it was a failure!

Source: Author chargerdaytona500

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