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How Much Do You Understand Classic Automotive Excellence? Take This Quiz to Find Out!

Some automobiles are hardly discussed months after their initial sale, while others are constantly in conversation decades after the final one leaves the manufacturing line. See how much you understand about the world of classic vehicles by taking this quiz!

With a staggering new price of $16,800, this V12 monster was one of the most lavish and costly automobiles of the 1950s. It contributed to solidifying a brand’s reputation, which has only grown in value over time.

Lamborghini Miura

Ferrari 410 Superamerica

BMW 503

Maserati A6

Ferrari 410 Superamerica
Only 35 examples of the Ferrari 410 Superamerica were built between 1955 and 1959. It was capable of 360 horsepower.

Here is an automobile that was actually introduced in the 1930s. In 1939, this specific model was created. However, it served as a springboard for a number of subsequent series that were published during the 1940s.

Westfield FW400

SEAT Cupra GT

Austin 7

Sylva Jester

Austin 7
The Austin 7 that you’re looking at was created in 1922. This automobile has an outdated appearance, yet it has the ability to accelerate quickly when needed.

In 1948, luxurious automobiles looked like this. Although it was classified as a luxury vehicle, this vehicle was no stranger to speed.

Bristol 401

Donkervoort D8 GTO

GTA Spano

Chrysler Viper

Bristol 401
You’re looking at a vehicle called the Bristol 401, which was created between 1948 and 1953.

These V12 monsters were designed for both the road and the track, making them some of the most expensive vehicles ever made. There were just 970 made between 1964 and 1968.

Lamborghini Miura

Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale

Maserati Quattroporte

Ferrari 275

Ferrari 275
One of the greatest sports vehicles ever is the Ferrari 275, which has a peak speed of 166 mph. A 1965 model was auctioned off in 2018 for more than 2 million euros.

Even though it was just made in 1950, this automobile is the last to still embody the spirit of the 1940s. This automobile was extremely quick by speed car standards.

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento

Maserati Merak

Jaguar F-Type

Ferrari 195 S

Ferrari 195 S
The Ferrari 195 S is this. This sports vehicle has some power beneath the hood, just like all of Ferrari’s other models. It is said to have a max speed of more than 110 MPH.

One of the best-selling automobiles of the 1960s, this model symbolized the ascendancy of the new compact vehicle market. The Futura was included in trim levels.

Mercury Comet

AMC Javelin

Ford Falcon

Toyota Corolla

Ford Falcon
With its 30 mpg rating, the Ford Falcon won over a new market that was looking for more fuel-efficient vehicles. The first animated Charlie Brown and other ‘Peanuts’ characters may be seen in its TV commercials.

For 1955, this model had a makeover that included a grille influenced by Ferrari, an optional PowerGlide automatic transmission, and a V8 engine that could produce 180 horsepower.

Hudson Commodore

Pontiac Bonneville

Chevrolet Bel Air

Cadillac Coupe de Ville

Chevrolet Bel Air
This was the second generation of the Chevrolet Bel Air, which was first debuted in 1950. Up until 1981, it was manufactured.

In reaction to Chevy releasing the Corvette two years prior, this sporty product was created. Upon debut in 1955, this vehicle gave rise to the “personal luxury automobile” segment.

Ford Thunderbird

Oldsmobile 98

Buick Wildcat

Pontiac Grand Prix

Ford Thunderbird
The Ford Thunderbird set itself apart from domestic and foreign competitors by placing more of an emphasis on elegance and comfort than on speed.

enormous tailfins. round taillights cosmetic panels The famous 1959 model’s appearance screams the 1950s, yet even by today’s standards, the luxury features were outstanding.

Cadillac Coupe de Ville

Buick Electra

Pontiac Bonneville

Chrysler 300

Cadillac Coupe de Ville
With a monstrous 325 horsepower, the legendary de Ville was one of the most opulent and powerful vehicles on the road.

In this era, automobiles had to have carburetors, but this model was the first mass-produced engine to debut the now-standard electronic fuel injection system on a few models in 1957.

Cadillac Coupe de Ville

Studebaker Commander

AMC Rambler Rebel

Lincoln Capri

AMC Rambler Rebel
Fuel injection was an option for the AMC Rambler Rebel, but because to production issues, practically all of them came with four-barrel carburetors.

Another vehicle that appears to have been built in the 1930s is seen here. You might be shocked by the real production year.

Mazda Mazda MX-5

Honda S2000

Mercedes-AMG GT S

Morgan +4

Morgan +4
You are looking at the Morgan +4, sometimes known as the “Plus 4”. This automobile was really created in 1950, despite the way it could seem. Although it is a 50s automobile in theory, it captures the 40s and 30s effectively because it was developed in the late 40s.

Since 1981, this storied truck series has been the best-selling automobile in America, and it is still manufactured today. This model is from the second generation, which was released in 1953 and uses the same model-numbering rules as those used today.

Dodge Ram

Ford F-Series

GMC C/K

Chevrolet Silverado

Ford F-Series
Since the late 1940s, the Ford F-Series has sold an unbelievable 27 million vehicles. Its most popular model, the F-150, is currently in its thirteenth iteration.

The most costly car for sale in America in 1960 was this sumptuous model. The 1959 model’s flashy fins were slightly muted, but the inside was packed with cutting-edge innovations like the Autronic Eye and Cruise Control.

Buick Century

Ford GT40

Cadillac Eldorado Brougham

Lincoln Continental Mark III

Cadillac Eldorado Brougham
Veteran Italian coachbuilder Pininfarina put together the Eldorado Brougham. In 1960, the cost to purchase one was $13,075, which was double the cost of an Eldorado of that year.

This particular type was the only one made in America at the time to have an air-cooled, rear-mounted engine. The handling of the automobile was in dispute, and it was criticized in a well-known book of the time.

Chevrolet Corvair

Chrysler LeBaron

Dodge Charger

Ford Thunderbird

Chevrolet Corvair
Although the Chevrolet Corvair was especially criticized in Ralph Nader’s book “Unsafe at Any Speed,” it nonetheless did well on the market and was produced from 1960 to 1969.

This top-of-the-line convertible made its debut in 1954 as a unique trimline. The moniker was added to all of this manufacturer’s top-end models in 1957 as a result of the model’s success.

Oldsmobile Starfire

Plymouth Valiant

Mercury Grand Marquis

Ford Fairlane

Oldsmobile Starfire
Before becoming its own model in 1960, the Starfire was once a 98 trimline. It was the most costly model that Oldsmobile produced between 1961 and 1965.

What else needs to be said about this ground-breaking vehicle? It was the first car featuring disc brakes and self-leveling suspension when it was introduced in 1955. It was voted the most beautiful automobile ever by the journal “Classic & Sports Car.”

Citroën DS

BMW Isetta

Renault 4CV

VW Thing

Citroën DS
The DS was offered for sale in the US from 1956 until 1972, but American consumers never really took to it. But in France, it sold over 1.3 million units.

With its unique grille came completely spinning headlamps on this muscle automobile. Engine options available in 1966 included the 426 Street Hemi.

AMC Marlin

Ford Corsair

Plymouth Satellite

Dodge Charger

Dodge Charger
Although the B-body Charger was originally unpopular, succeeding iterations proved to be a long-lasting hit, and the model is still being made today.

What was the name of this automobile in a string of Disney films?

Herbie

Fred

Jimmy

Harold

Herbie
A number of live-action Disney movies used the Volkswagen Beetle. The adorable portable was known as “Herbie.”

Lincoln Continental

Chevy Camaro

Dodge Challenger

Ford Mustang

Dodge Challenger
Up to a 6.3 Liter V8 engine with 290 horsepower was offered for the Dodge Challenger. Mitsubishi produced the Challenger from 1978 until 1983.

Historically significant as the first model with front wheel drive since the 1930s, this personal luxury vehicle won the 1966 Motor Trend Car of the Year Award upon its introduction.

Mercury Cougar

Oldsmobile Toronado

Ford Thunderbird

Aston Martin DB5

Oldsmobile Toronado
Through 1992, a number of body designs for the Oldsmobile Toronado were produced. Its name may sound like a meteorological event called a funnel cloud, but in reality it is merely a term that sounds great.

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