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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.

Author
zh1322

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
239,544

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
817

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (5/10), Guest 97 (4/10), Guest 148 (4/10).

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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

1916

1902

1941

1999

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Question 2 of 10

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

1989 Dodge Li'l Red Express Truck

1929 Ford F-150

1955 GMC Suburban

1913 GMC Travelall

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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

50th

90th

75th

25th

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Question 4 of 10

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

Honda

Volkswagen

Kia

Hyundai

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Question 5 of 10

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

47,557

3,000

700,000

200

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Question 6 of 10

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

February 1942

January 1923

June 1944

April 1940

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Question 7 of 10

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

The Q-Series

The R-Series

The P-Series

The Z-Series

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Question 8 of 10

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

International

Ford

Subaru

Honda

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Question 9 of 10

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

1903 Grinlows

1924 TT

1971 Terraplane

1956 DC Series

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Question 10 of 10

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

Broncos

Travelalls

Model Ts

4x4s

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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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