Automobile Quiz Automobile Quiz Automobile #1 What is the make/model of this car? What year did this car come out? 1955 Ford Thunderbird • The two seat convertible was the first generation of Ford Thunderbirds. It was considered a luxury tourer rather than a sports car despite its V8 engine that enabled the driver to reach speeds up to 120mph. Automobile #2 What is the make/model of this car? What year did this car come out? 1970 Volkswagen Beetle • Manufactured by German automaker Volkswagen, the Beetle, or Bug, is a two-door, four- passenger economy car with an engine in the rear. In 1970, a new “Luxus” package was introduced. Amenities included items such as dual rear ashtrays and twin map pockets. The North American car also received a larger 1600cc engine, giving it 57 horsepower. Automobile #3 What is the make/model of this car? What year did this car come out? 1956 Cadillac El Dorado • The El Dorado series was given a facelift during this year, including a new grille with finer textured insert and the option to go with standard satin finish or optional gold finish. An El Dorado script appeared as well as a twin fin hood ornament. Its V-8 engine was improved to reach 305 brake horsepower. Automobile #4 What is the make/model of this car? What year did this car come out? 1980 Chevrolet Corvette • This sports car was produced by Chevrolet for the model years 1968 through 1982. The 1980 model had the bumper covers restyled with integrated aerodynamic spoilers, which provided significant reduction in drag and improved radiator airflow. Air conditioning became standard along with power windows. Automobile #5 What is the make/model of this car? What year did this car come out? 1969 Pontiac Bonneville • The Bonneville was known was the Parisienne in Canada until 1981. This full-sized car was built by Pontiac from 1957 to 2005. It’s one of the largest and heaviest Pontiacs ever built, coming in at 19 feet (5.8 meters) long and weighing 5,000 pounds (2,300kg). Automobile #6 What is the make/model of this car? What year did this car come out? 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider • Alfa Romeo is an Italian manufacturer that produced the Spider from 1966 to 1994 (in North America). Four series of the Spider were made. The 1978 model is part of the second series. Spider is another name for Roadster, which means an open, two-seat car with a sporty look. It has come to include two-seat convertibles as well. Automobile #7 What is the make/model of this car? What year did this car come out? 1957 Chevy Pickup • Part of the second series of Chevy trucks, the 1957 model received a new distinctive grille that was used for only one year. Improvements to the V-8 engine increase its horsepower to 185. Automobile #8 What is the make/model of this car? What year did this car come out? 1931 Chrysler Imperial • This four-door sedan has the ability to convert from a spacious 7 passenger sedan to the privacy of a chauffeur driven town car in one easy step – raising a glass partition. Automobile #9 What is the make/model of this car? What year did this car come out? 1948 Ford F1 Truck • Promoted as a “bonus built” truck, the ‘48 was the first in the line of the F-series trucks. The number after “F” indicates the size and power of the truck: the higher the number, the more powerful the engine. F-series trucks are still in production today. Automobile #10 What is the make/model of this car? What year did this car come out? 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Town Victoria • This is a four-door sedan with rear-wheel drive and a manual three-speed gearbox. Its top speed was 152km/h. Automobile #11 What is the make/model of this car? What year did this car come out? 1972 Pontiac Firebird • In 1972, workers at the GM plant that produced Firebirds went on strike because of a new government standard that lowered overall horsepower ratings. This caused a serious reduction in production numbers for the Trans Am. Despite this reduction in horsepower, the ‘72 Firebird ended up being the most powerful pony car of the year. Automobile #12 What is the make/model of this car? What year did this car come out? 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 • The only model ever produced by the DeLorean Motor Company, the DMC-12 was marketed in American from 1981 to 1983. Featuring gull-wing doors and a fiberglass body, the DeLorean was used as the body of a time machine for the Back to the Future movies. Automobile #13 What is the make/model of this car? What year did this car come out? 1958 Ford Edsel • Despite the $250 million and 10 years’ worth of marketing and development, the Edsel was introduced during a bad recession, which doomed it to failure. The Edsel was available in two and dour door hardtops and sedans, in convertibles and even as a station wagon. The speedometer changed colours as speed increased. Nothing could help improve demand, however, so production of the Edsel was stopped in 1960. Automobile #14 What is the make/model of this car? What year did this car come out? 1942 Studebaker Champion • The Champion’s styling, low price and durable engine made it one of Studebaker’s best- selling models. The second-generation model came in two and four door sedans an a two door coupe. The 1942 Champion was considered a full sized car. The model was in production from 1939 to 1958. Automobile #15 What is the make/model of this car? What year did this car come out? 1965 Porsche 911 • Successor to the 365, in 1963 the 901 was debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show as a prototype. Peugeot claimed they had the rights to use any three numbered car name with a zero in the middle, so when Porsche began producing their new series, the name was changed to the 911. This coupe was ahead of its time with 148 horsepower, and it can propel the car to 96.6km/h in 9 seconds with a top speed of 216km/h. Automobile #16 What is the make/model of this car? What year did this car come out? 1932 Ford Roadster • The birth of hot rodding began in the ‘30’s and the 1932 Ford Deuce is a definite hot rod with the new flathead Ford V-8 engine. It was referred to as the “Baby Lincoln” because it was widely accepted and sold well. It helped Ford establish itself as a reliable and affordable luxury car dealer. Despite its popularity, the 1932 Ford was only in production one year before another complete redesign. Automobile #17 What is the make/model of this car? What year did this car come out? 1955 Chevy Bel Air • This was a milestone car and represented a positive move forward for the Chevy Division of General Motors. It was named car of the year in 1955. Marketing called it the “Hot One” to focus on America’s younger generation and the move was a huge success. Interestingly enough, the ‘55 Chevy was not the first year of this model; 1950 was. Automobile #18 What is the make/model of this car? What year did this car come out? 2018 Tesla Roadster • Tesla Inc., is known for building all-electric cars with speed and long battery life. The 2018 Model 3 design is made to be affordable at the $35,000 base model price and has a charge range of 220 miles. It also competes nicely as the sports car it is, accelerating from 0 to 96.6km/h in 2.3 seconds and hitting a top speed of 209km/h. Automobile #19 What is the make/model of this car? What year did this car come out? 1937 Packard • The Packard 115C was first issued in 1937 and was powdered by Packard’s first 6-cylinder engine. It was priced at around $1,200. The hood ornament for the ‘37 Packard is called the “Goddess of Speed”. Automobile #20 What is the make/model of this car? What year did this car come out? 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL • This is a two door coupe with gull-wing doors and a six-cylinder engine. It was quite pricey at the time, selling at $9,000. One of the fastest production line cars of the day, it could reach speed of up to 257km/h. Only 855 cars were produced that year. Automobile #21 What is the make/model of this car? What year did this car come out? 1968 Chevrolet El Camino • Considered a couple utility/pickup vehicle, 1968 started the third generation of El Caminos, which continued until 1972. This third generation offered a lot of mechanical and styling modifications, including the ability to choose from at least 15 different colours. Automobile #22 What is the make/model of this car? What year did this car come out? 1935 Pierce Silver Arrow • Introduced at the 1933 New York Auto Show, the Pierce Silver Arrow is a concept car. Only five of the cars were built and only three exist today. The car was a V-12 engine and a top speed of 185km/h. The hood ornament is an archer. Incidentally, the manufacturer of the Pierce Arrow car, George N Pierce Co. of Buffalo, also made bird and squirrel cages as well as iceboxes.