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Quiz about Classic  American Trucks
Quiz about Classic  American Trucks

Classic American Trucks Trivia Quiz


Explore the world of classic pickups and their makers through this quiz!

A multiple-choice quiz by zh1322. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
zh1322
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
239,544
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
859
Last 3 plays: Guest 217 (5/10), Guest 172 (2/10), ozzz2002 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What year saw the automotive industry produce more than 1 million trucks for the first time? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which truck first featured the use of fiberglass? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Ford celebrated its _______ year as an automaker in 1953 with an exceptional new F-100 series of pickups and panels. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. By 1960, which company accounted for 4.1% of light truck sales in America? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. How many Corvair trucks did Chevrolet generate in 1961? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. When did the US War Production Board limit the manufacture of light civilian trucks? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What was Studebaker's first line of post-war trucks? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In the 1930's, which company entered the half-ton truck market? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The first Ford-produced truck cabs and bodies appeared on what model? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In the US, sales of ________ more than doubled to almost 1 million units between 1975 and 1978. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What year saw the automotive industry produce more than 1 million trucks for the first time?

Answer: 1941

A good number of these trucks were for the military. The United States government placed more than $5 billion in orders that year in response to WWII.
2. Which truck first featured the use of fiberglass?

Answer: 1955 GMC Suburban

Fiberglass was first found in the Suburban's smooth-sided cargo box sides. In addition, GMC offered its first V-8 engine in 1955.
3. Ford celebrated its _______ year as an automaker in 1953 with an exceptional new F-100 series of pickups and panels.

Answer: 50th

The F-100 series was created to be more driver-friendly with increased seat width, larger doors, and pushbutton door handles.
4. By 1960, which company accounted for 4.1% of light truck sales in America?

Answer: Volkswagen

Germany's Volkswagen, with its forward-control Transporter, captured the automotive industry's attention in the 1960's. In addition to modest truck sales, Volkswagen found great success in the 1960's with the sales of their Volkswagen Type 1 cars, also known as the Beetle.
5. How many Corvair trucks did Chevrolet generate in 1961?

Answer: 47,557

The 1961 line of Chevy Corvair trucks included a bus, panel delivery, and ramp-side pickup.
6. When did the US War Production Board limit the manufacture of light civilian trucks?

Answer: February 1942

All production restrictions were finally lifted on August 20, 1945. Prior to the limitation, civilians feverishly purchased trucks in anticipation of future shortages.
7. What was Studebaker's first line of post-war trucks?

Answer: The R-Series

One truck in the R-Series was the 2R5. This truck was a half-ton pickup that was the first to feature inboard running boards.
8. In the 1930's, which company entered the half-ton truck market?

Answer: International

International joined the half-ton truck market with the Willys-Overland-built D1 starting in late 1932.
9. The first Ford-produced truck cabs and bodies appeared on what model?

Answer: 1924 TT

For most of the Twenties, Ford trucks consisted of the Model TT one-ton and adaptations of the Model T car.
10. In the US, sales of ________ more than doubled to almost 1 million units between 1975 and 1978.

Answer: 4x4s

The growth of four-wheel-drive pickups and sport-utilities exceeded even that of the overall light-duty truck market, which had been rising at 9% per year over the past decade! I hope you enjoyed taking this quiz.
Source: Author zh1322

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