For The Birds - Cars Named For Birds Quiz

Answer: 1954

Prototypes for the T-Bird were shown in 1953, but general production did not start until 1954 and the car was not for sale to the public until October of that year.

Answer: Studebaker

The Lark model was produced by Studebaker from 1959 to 1966. In 1966,
Studebaker ceased production of all its automobiles.

Answer: Pontiac

Pontiac's first entry into the pony car market was in 1967 with the introduction of the Firebird. It became one of the most popular cars that they ever produced!

Answer: Falcon

Later, it became the basis for Mercury's Comet.

Answer: Buick

The Skylark started production in 1953 but production stopped the next year. It was revived staring in 1961 but production was stopped again in 1972. The final run of the Skylark started began in 1975 and lasted until 1998 when the name was finally retired.

Answer: $50,000

Quite the bargain when you think about it. Plymouth sold 45,000 Road Runners the first year of production. The model was finally phased out in 1980.

Answer: Studebaker- Packard

Studebaker-Packard's Hawk rolled out between 1956 and 1964. There were eight different models including the Silver Hawk, Power Hawk, Flight Hawk and Gran Turismo Hawk.

Answer: Bluebird

Originally known as the Datsun Bluebird, it officially became the Nissan Bluebird in 1983.

Answer: Sunbird

There was no 1981 model and the 1982 model was marketed as the J2000.

Answer: American Motors

The Eagle was descended from the AMC Concord and was a mid size four wheel drive sedan. The AMC Eagle was discontinued in 1987 but the Eagle brand carried on as its own brand until 1998.