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1. In 2002, Daimler-Chrysler unveiled this entry into the super luxury market. This vehicle is in the $300,000 + range and includes such amenities as a place for cold Champagne storage and a pair of Champagne flutes. What is its marque?
2. Rolls-Royce and Bentley have been made in Crewe, England, for some time now - at least until the sale by Vickers to BMW and Volkswagen. Crystal and Alexis Carrington have nothing on the cat fight between these two automotive giants! Ultimately they both won, or lost, depending on how you look at it. Who wound up owning the the rights to the Rolls-Royce name, along with the use of the "Spirit of Ecstasy" hood ornament?
3. Back down to earth - at least price-wise - was this product of 1956-1957. This American-made luxury car was so special that it was shipped in individual railcars (one to a railcar) and covered by a cloth bag to protect its finish. (Legend has it that the same railcars used to deliver these automobiles were used by the same automaker to sneak dead Edsels back to Dearborn under the cloak of darkness - even though the Edsels were made later.)
4. To many Americans, Volkswagen will always be known for its "beetle", that ubiquitous little German car running around American streets after World War II. This car was the brainchild of Adolf Hitler (concept), Heinz Nordhoff (production), and Ferdinand Porsche (engine design). Of course, Porsche's name is now the marque of a very fine German sports car. Which of these is NOT a Porsche model?
5. F. Duesenberg first entered the world of auto production in 1904 with the "Mason". In 1927, E.L. Cord brought Duesenberg into his stable, and the marque really did well. Duesenberg actually only sold complete chassis and the buyer was left to find his own coachbuilder. The result was a car that was often $18,000 or more. Even in the depths of the Depression, the truly rich and famous kept buying them. Where was this car made? (HINT: Same country as the Cord.)
6. The "Prancing Horse" is the famous symbol of this racing car. The first of these racing cars bearing this now famous marque was built in 1946 in Italy by an auto racer of the 1920s. What is this marque?
7. Only 35,000 cars were produced in the 25 year history of this American company. This car won the Stevens Trophy in 1927 (for reliability) and also was designated the fastest stock car by AAA in the same year. The "Bearcat" model was also the playtoy of the noted murderers, Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb. Unfortunately, this high-end, low production car could not survive the Depression and was lost forever in 1934. What was the marque?
8. Chrysler once collaborated with this Italian marque to create the "TC". This marriage included a Chrysler engine with a largely handcrafted body. The car was assembled in Milan and shipped back to the U.S. for sale. Although this rather mediocre car only lasted three years, the Italian automaker, later associated with Fiat, continues to make fine sportscars. What is the marque?
9. Would the REAL James Bond drive a BMW Z3? I think not. It is far too ordinary and just not fast enough to elude the likes of Goldfinger! The original Bond drove this marque, which has its roots all the way back to 1914. In "Die Another Day", 007 drove the flagship model, the V12 Vanquish.
10. The first car made by this legendary car maker was made in 1898 and featured an engine for each of its four wheels. In 1909, the founder opened his first factory in Molsheim, France, where he had a backer who supplied funds for 10 automobiles and 5 aircraft engines. Three of the more famous models were the "Tank de Tours" (1923), the "Royale" (1926), and the "Atlantic Coupé" (1936). This company has been through troubling times, but is now owned by Volkswagen.
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