1. Pony
   Mustang
2. Colt

The Ford Mustang is a symbol for youthfulness in America. The sporty little car first hit the market in 1964.

1. Sedan
   Minivan
2. Coupe

Chrysler recognized a need for a large vehicle for families. It created the minivan, and the first model sparked a revolution in carmaking.

1. Plymouth
   Aston Martin
2. Yugo

The Barracuda is most often simply called the 'Cuda. The Hemi Cuda, particularly the 1971 model, is renowned as one of America's iconic muscle cars.

1. Sedan
   Sports coupe
2. Station wagon

In the 30s and 40s, station wagons and utility vehicles were gaining popularity in America, and manufacturers placed fake wood paneling on the sides. People went crazy for "woodies," and the trend lasted for years.

1. Corvette
   Aztek
2. Fiesta

The Chevy Corvette typically looks like a jet plane squashed to the ground. Careful with the gas -- Corvettes are know for their more-than-adequate power and speed.

1. Model J
   Model O
2. Model T

The Model T was Ford's first home-run hit. The Model T was renowned for its affordability and rugged nature, but of course, it didn't have air conditioning.

1. Huckster 99
   Tucker 48
2. Smuckers 12

The Tucker 48 is still regarded as a turning point in American automotive history, with its emphasis on safety and snazzy design. The company was run out of business almost as soon as it got off of the ground.

1. Laser beams
   Electric motor
2. Optional jet pack

The Tesla Model S did something that many car makers have tried -- and failed -- to do: it made electric cars cool. Now, Tesla is one of the hottest brands in the world.

1. Chevy
   Cadillac
2. Lamborghini

Cadillac's Eldorado is consistently one of the most luxurious American vehicles. It's been around since 1953, and sometimes it looks really great with really big rims.

1. Ford Mustang
   Ford Model A
2. Ford F-Series

Unleashed in the 1960s, the Ford Mustang heralded a class of pony cars. Pony cars are affordable compact cars that don't skimp on sporty performance.

1. Ford Pinto
   Cadillac Eldorado
2. Chevy Camaro

Cadillac has always been synonymous with luxury. But back in the 50s, it was one of the fanciest cars on the planet, and the Eldorado cost even more than the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud.

1. Inline-6
   V-10
2. V-2

The 1953 Corvette was equipped with a V-6 engine. Early Corvettes were always pretty...but they were not always reliable.

1. Whip up a nice salad
   Spontaneously combust
2. Achieve breathtaking speed

Saleen has garnered a reputation for making some of the fastest cars ever. In 2007, it made the S7, which can hustle from 0 to 60 mph in right around three seconds.

1. Chevy
   Audi
2. Shelby

The Shelby Cobra was a collaboration between British manufacturer AC and Ford. The result was a 427 Cobra, a behemoth sports car that's still legendary.

1. Jetta
   Jeep
2. Jimmy

The Jeep was and is one of the most reliable four-wheel-drive vehicles around. The Jeep was deployed by the thousands during World War II, helping to ferry men and supplies through rugged warzones.

1. Flying car
   Hybrid electric
2. Crossover SUV

AMC created the Eagle as a type of crossover SUV. It perched a station wagon on a lifted suspension and four-wheel-drive. And yes, it's as cool as you think.

1. Chevy Supercrow
   Ford Megabird
2. Plymouth Roadrunner Superbird

The Plymouth Roadrunner Superbird had an enormous rear wing, a pointed nose, and even a RoadRunner decal on the side. It was a muscle car, all right -- one that was more than 18-and-a-half feet long.

1. Oldsmobile
   Porsche
2. Tesla

The Oldsmobile 88 first hit the streets in 1949, a few years after the end of World War II. It sported a 135-hp V-8 engine that "rocketed" the car down the highway. Every spirited driver wanted one.

1. Kia
   Pontiac
2. Tesla

The Pontiac GTO came of age in the muscle car era of the '60s. It first hit the market in 1964, in part to compete with the Ford Mustang and Chevy Camaro.

1. Corvette
   Festiva
2. Smart Car

Chevy famously split the rear window of some of its Corvettes, and the result was a car that looked a bit like a sting ray. The Stingray Corvette was and is a coveted Chevy car.

1. Drag racing
   Drag shows
2. Dragging Mustangs

Chevy built the COPO Camaro for one thing: drag racing. What does COPO stand for? Central Office Production Order...not exactly the most awe-inspiring name in the history of carmaking.

1. Child seats
   Power windows
2. Parachutes

The Eldorado Brougham was packed with features that were nearly incomprehensible to car buyers in the 50s. It had power windows, self-leveling suspension and power seats that even had memory settings.

1. Extreme speed
   Off-road performance
2. Underwater capabilities

The Hennessey Venom GT was built for one thing: speed. In the right hands, it can push 270 mph, making it one of the fastest cars in the world. And one of the most expensive, too.

1. Jeep
   Fiat
2. Chevy

The Jeep Scrambler is like a typical Jeep, but with a longer wheelbase, which makes it incredibly stable even on the worst terrain. It was built back in the 1980s.

1. Pontiac Fiero
   BMW 3
2. Ford Model 18

The Ford Model 18 featured the first V-8 engine ever in a mass-manufactured vehicle. The cars were reliable -- and fast.

1. Jaw-dropping speed
   Moonroof
2. Glovebox

The Duesenberg Model J was a speedster for the ages. It could go from 0 to 60 mph in right around eight seconds. And if you don't think that's impressive, go try that in your Fiesta right now.

1. Saturn
   Oldsmobile
2. Ford

Henry Ford, angered about a business deal gone bad with Ferrari, decided to embarrass the Italian sports car maker. He launched the GT sports car and then schooled the Italians on the track.

1. About 300
   About 35 million
2. About 110 million

Nobody wanted the first Corvette, and only about 300 were produced. Now, of course, they serious collector's items worth incredible amounts of money.

1. Quadruple tail pipe
   V-12 engine
2. Three-speed floor shifter

The Dodge Charger was first introduced in 1966, and it had a three-speed floor shifter. In spite of its 318 cubic-inch V-8, it didn't at first garner much of a following.

1. Place the steering wheel on the left
   Include brakes
2. Include tires

The Model T was revolutionary in a lot of ways. One was the fact that it was the first car ever to position the steering wheel on the left side of the car.