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Parked in History Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge on ten car models (some classics and a few we'd rather forget) that are no longer in production. You'll find a mix of manufacturers and countries of origin. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Coonielady. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Coonielady

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
361,569

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
642

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the name of the British motor manufacturer that produced the TR7? Hint

BMW

Triumph

MG Cars

Austin-Healey

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Question 2 of 10

2. Produced from 1970 through 1978, what American Motors Corporation sub-compact shared its name with an imaginary mischief maker and a 1984 horror film? Hint

Hornet

Pacer

Gremlin

Beetle

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Playmates had a hit in 1958 called "Beep Beep", which described a race between a Cadillac and what other car? Hint

Plymouth Volare

Ford Fairlane

Nash Rambler

Little Deuce Coupe

4. Although Time magazine listed this Chevrolet model on its list of history's fifty worst automobiles, it enjoyed success as the number one selling small car in America in 1979 and 1980. What was the name of this GM sub compact that replaced the earlier Vega? Hint

Cavalier

Corvair

Chevette

Nova

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of the first Toyota passenger car to be marketed in the US? Hint

280Z

Civic

Corona

Capella

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Question 6 of 10

6. Ford joined Chevrolet and Toyota in the sub compact craze during the 1970s with which model dubbed "The Little Carefree Car"? Hint

Festiva

Falcon

Escort

Pinto

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Question 7 of 10

7. Although a Texas businessman purchased the remaining parts inventory and resumed limited production in 2008, this sports car's original run was very short-lived. What is the name of this "futuristic" car that was built and marketed for only two years in the early 1980s? Hint

Aston Martin DB5

Lancia Flavia

DeLorean DMC-12

Lotus Esprit

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Question 8 of 10

8. What Pontiac sports car, especially popular in the 1970s, featured a black and gold special edition often referred to as the "Bandit"? Hint

Le Mans

Grand Am

Firebird Trans Am

Grand Prix

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Question 9 of 10

9. After more than 70 years in production, which Chrysler brand was discontinued in 2001? Hint

Dodge

Jeep

De Soto

Plymouth

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Serbian manufacturer Zastava Automobiles marketed a "super economy" car in both the US and the UK during the 1980s. What is the name of this automobile that has been included on several "worst cars of all time" lists? Hint

Citreon

Yugo

Leone

Tatra

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of the British motor manufacturer that produced the TR7?

Answer: Triumph

This sports car was produced from 1974 until 1981. Initial sales of the TR7 were delayed in Triumph's home country because of high demand in America.

2. Produced from 1970 through 1978, what American Motors Corporation sub-compact shared its name with an imaginary mischief maker and a 1984 horror film?

Answer: Gremlin

In 1972, the cost of a new Gremlin was around $3000.

3. The Playmates had a hit in 1958 called "Beep Beep", which described a race between a Cadillac and what other car?

Answer: Nash Rambler

The company was founded in 1916 and is credited with, among other innovations, the first seat belts for automobiles. The popular Rambler included station wagon, four door sedan and convertible designs.

The merger of Nash with Hudson Motors in 1954 formed American Motors Corporation, which was purchased by Chrysler in 1987.

Answer: Chevette

The Chevette was an economy car that was marketed from 1976 through 1987. Introduced at a time when gasoline prices were soaring and consumers were shopping for efficiency rather than size and muscle, the Chevette also sold well in Central and South America.

5. What was the name of the first Toyota passenger car to be marketed in the US?

Answer: Corona

Toyota first produced the Corona in 1957 and began sales in the US in the mid 1960s. Priced well below $2,000 in 1966, it became a popular choice among American car buyers. Toyota discontinued the Corona in 2002.

6. Ford joined Chevrolet and Toyota in the sub compact craze during the 1970s with which model dubbed "The Little Carefree Car"?

Answer: Pinto

All four were Ford products but it was the Pinto, produced from 1971-1980, whose sales passed 3,000,000. Highly publicized questions about the safety of the gas tank design led to lawsuits and negative press, and in 1980 production was stopped and Ford replaced it with the Escort.

Answer: DeLorean DMC-12

With its "wing doors" and fiberglass and stainless steel construction, the DeLorean gained world wide attention when it was featured in the 1985 film "Back to the Future".
The first DeLorean was manufactured in 1981 but production ceased when the company filed for bankruptcy the following year.

The current DeLorean Motor Company, which is not affiliated with the original, rebuilds custom cars (using both new and 1980s stock parts) at its plant in Humble, Texas.

8. What Pontiac sports car, especially popular in the 1970s, featured a black and gold special edition often referred to as the "Bandit"?

Answer: Firebird Trans Am

The Firebird, including models with the "Trans Am" package, was produced from 1969 through 2002. Originally developed by General Motors as a "sister" car for the Chevy Camaro, the Trans Am gained immense popularity in 1977 as Burt Reynolds' ride of choice in the hit movie "Smokey and the Bandit". The Trans Am also enjoyed success in the auto racing world.

9. After more than 70 years in production, which Chrysler brand was discontinued in 2001?

Answer: Plymouth

Models produced under the Plymouth brand included the Barracuda, Fury, and Volare. The Prowler sports car, originally produced as part of the Plymouth line, sold for nearly $45,000 in 2002. In NASCAR history, Plymouth will be forever associated with the sport's premier family, the Pettys.

Answer: Yugo

American entrepreneur Malcom Bricklin introduced the Yugo in the US in 1985. At a budget price of less than $4,500, consumers could skip options such as carpet, air conditioning and stereo accessories that were standard on many other automobiles. Unfortunately, the car soon developed a reputation for poor workmanship and unreliability, and 1991 was its last year of sales in the US. Production was ceased in 2008.

Source: Author Coonielady

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