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1. In 1970 Motor Trend Magazine selected this car as the Car of the Year. It was not really one car, but came in several editions including 2 door and 4 door Sedan and Hardtop models as well as a Fastback edition, a Convertible, and a Station Wagon. The engine line up available went all the way from a 250 Cubic Inch Straight Six Cylinder up to a 429 Cubic Inch Cobra Jet V8. Can you name this Car of the Year?
2. This automotive leader was not involved in designing the Chevrolet Vega, but became the General Manager of the Chevrolet division of GM just before the Vega's introduction, and is largely credited with the car's initial success. Who was this automotive big wheel who helped make the Chevrolet Vega Motor Trends 1971 Car of the Year?
3. This 1975 Motor Trend Car of the Year was standard with an inline 4 cylinder engine, but was available with a 350 Cubic Inch V8 packing a less than stellar 125 Horsepower. What was the 1975 Motor Trend Car of the Year?
4. These twins were named 1978 Motor Trend Car(s) of the Year. They were produced as a front wheel drive car to compete with the Volkswagen Rabbit. What were these Car(s) of the Year?
5. This 1973 Motor Trend Car of the Year set a sales record for it's manufacturer, Over 290,000 of this 1973 model were manufactured. This car came standard with "radial-ply" tires and was designed to compete with European cars in terms of handling. What was this Car of the Year?
6. During the 1970s only one car that was not manufactured in the Americas won Motor Trend's Car of the Year. What non North American Car was honored with this selection?
7. These twins were selected at the 1976 Motor Trend Car(s) of the Year. The slogan for one of these models was "the family car of the future". These cars replaced a legend and were replaced by a legendary body style. What were these cars?
8. In 1974, the Ford Mustang II was selected Motor Trend Magazine's Car of the Year. Who was the President of Ford Motor company, who generally receives credit as the pioneer in bringing the original Mustang to market, as well as the Mustang II, 1974's Motor Trend Car of the Year?
9. In 1979, Buick saw the selection of one of it's models as Motor Trend's Car of the Year, since the Buick Special was selected in 1962. What was the model of Buick that took the honor?
10. Which of these car manufacturers did not produce a vehicle selected as Motor Trend Car of the Year during the 1970s?
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