Vintage Car Quiz
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Heritage Museums and Gardens is renovating its car museum. Take our quiz to find out how much you know about antique cars!
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In 2005, the Cape Cod Corvette Club brought their treasures to the Heritage Museums & Gardens. How many cars were on display?
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25
- B.
50
- C.
75
- D.
100
Correct Answer
D. 100Explanation
More than 100 corvettes were on exhibit.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What movie brought the DeLorean to the public's attention?
- A.
Fast and Furious
- B.
Back to the Future
- C.
Gone in 60 Seconds
- D.
Cars
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B. Back to the FutureExplanation
In "Back to the Future," Michael J. Fox plays a time traveler who flees across the centuries in a flaming DeLorean.Rate this question:
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Muscle car is a term used to refer to a variety of high performance automobiles.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because a muscle car is indeed a term used to describe high-performance automobiles. These cars are known for their powerful engines, aggressive styling, and fast acceleration. They were popular in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s and continue to be admired by car enthusiasts today.Rate this question:
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When were convertibles at the peak of their popularity?
- A.
1950s
- B.
1960s
- C.
1970s
- D.
1980s
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B. 1960sExplanation
Convertible sales peaked in the 60s, reaching nearly 6% of the market, but plummeted during the energy crisis of the early 70s.Rate this question:
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- 5.
When is a car considered an antique?
- A.
After 10 years
- B.
After 20 years
- C.
After 25 years
- D.
After 30 years
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C. After 25 yearsExplanation
Most dealers allow a car to be considered an antique when it reaches 25 years of age.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The 1937 Ford Cabriolet is a creamy white, What is its nickname?
- A.
The Light Dream
- B.
White Wonder
- C.
White Flash
- D.
Vanilla Shake
Correct Answer
D. Vanilla ShakeExplanation
The 1937 Ford Cabriolet is nicknamed "Vanilla Shake" because it is described as a creamy white color. The term "Vanilla Shake" evokes the image of a smooth and creamy drink, which matches the appearance of the car.Rate this question:
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Many antique cars have no seatbelts. When did it become mandatory for cars to have them?
- A.
Early 80s
- B.
Late 60s
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Early 70s
- D.
Mid 70s
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B. Late 60sExplanation
Seatbelts were an optional accessory on cars until the late 1960s.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How many members does the Cape Cod Classics Car Club have?
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75
- B.
100
- C.
150
- D.
200
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C. 150Explanation
According to their website, the Cape Cod Classics Car Club has over 150 members and was started in the 1950s. You can visit their site at http://www.capecodclassics.org.Rate this question:
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Any car in the Horseless Carriage Club of America must have been made before 1916.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because it states that any car in the Horseless Carriage Club of America must have been made before 1916. This means that all cars in the club must be manufactured prior to 1916 to be eligible for membership.Rate this question:
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What was the most valuable car sold at auction in 2008?
- A.
Triumph Spitfire
- B.
Lamborghini
- C.
Ferrari 250 GT California
- D.
Austin-Healey 3000
Correct Answer
C. Ferrari 250 GT CaliforniaExplanation
The 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California sold at auction last year for $11 million. It is also the car that Ferris and Cameron took a spin in during the 1986 movie "Ferris Bueller's Day off." (www.forbes.com)Rate this question:
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