What Is This Car Most Famous For?

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By: Robin Tyler

7 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

In the beginning, it was simple.

A car was a carriage, similar to a horse-drawn one, but without the horses. Well, it did have horses, but these were found in the engine!

Soon, cars began to change. As different companies started building their own models, designs changed. For instance, cabins got bigger, and cars could carry more people. A windscreen was added, protecting the driver from bugs and other nasties and then an enclosed cabin followed.

Designs continued to change - think convertibles, roadsters, tourers, and now in modern times, crossovers, SUVs, pickups, coupes... the list goes on and on.

Within all these different types of cars, some stand out. But what makes them famous? Well, a number of different things. For example, which was the first car to use a turbocharger? Or what is the heaviest production car ever made? What the heaviest SUV, convertible or pickup? And the lightest ever production car?

Which car was the first to be mass produced? Which car was the first to use a steering wheel? Which car used anti-lock brakes before any others?

Yes, there are many reasons why cars are famous. Let's see if you can work them out.

Good luck!

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The Mercedes-Maybach S600 Pullman Guard is famous for which of these below?

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Which of these answers is the Koenigsegg Agera RS most famous for?

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Released in the 1950's, what was the Dodge La Femme famous for?

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Any idea as to why is the 1915 Cadillac Type 51 famous?

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The Stout Scarab is considered to be ...

Car enthusiasts believe the Stout Scarab to be the first-ever minivan, although the designers and the general public might not have known it at the time. You can certainly see why they named it the Scarab; it looks like a long elongated beetle. The Scarab was built in the 1930's.

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Which of these would most relate to the Aston Martin DB5?

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The ever classic Volkswagen Beetle was sold between 1937 and 2003. Which of these facts below would it be most famous for?

It was not the best selling car in the world in terms of numbers, but certainly the best selling single design that changed very little from when it was introduced in 1937 till the last one rolled off the production line in Mexico in 2003. 23 million units were sold during that time.

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Can you identify which of the following makes the 1901 Packard Model C famous?

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Why is this modified Lincoln Futura famous?

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What made the Hudson Hornet so special in the 1950's?

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This is a Horch 853A Special Roadster. It was built in 1939. Recently, one was in the news. Why?

Built in 1939, the Horch Special Roadster is a vehicle of rare beauty and shows off those classic lines of a pre-World War II car. A Horch 853A, Special Roadster sold for $5.1 million in California.

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What a stunner the Shelby Cobra is. What is it famous for?

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In this image we have the Ford GT40. Why does it have historical significance?

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Which of these below would you best associate with the 1965 Ford Mustang?

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The stunning Mercedes-Benz 300SL from the mid-50's introduced which of these below to the world?

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This Chrysler model from the 1960's is famous for what reason?

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Although the Tucker Torpedo was a failure as a car, it was the first to offer...

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This is the Marmon Wasp. What is its claim to fame?

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Pictured here is the Goliath GP700. Which of these options below is associated with it?

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There is nothing quite like a Ferrari. Some consider the F40 to be the best Ferrari ever. Why is it famous?

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In July 2005, the Ford F150 pickup entered the record books. Why?

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Electric cars are becoming more common on our roads. The Tesla roadster is exceptional, offering the performance of many gas driven sports cars. What is its claim to fame?

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If you owned a 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, what would you be assured of?

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A true classic, one 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO holds what distinction?

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One incredible piece of modern machinery, which of these below would you associate with the Bugatti Chiron?

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This is the Oldsmobile Jetfire. Why is it a famous car in motoring history?

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The Jensen FF shown in this image was the first road car to make use of what?

Yes, the Jensen FF, built between 1966 and 1971, was the first car to use an ABS system. Only 320 were ever made.

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In 2005, the Toyota Corolla set what record?

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This is the Nissan Leaf. Why is it famous?

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The Oldsmobile Curved Dash, pictured here, was made in the early 20th century. Why is it a crucial part of automotive history?

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The beautiful Porsche 959 is the first car to make use of what?

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The Cadillac V-16 is famous for what reason?

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In this image we have the International XT. Why is it famous?

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The Lohner Porsche was designed by Ferdinand Porsche in 1899. For what reason is it a motoring first?

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The 2008 Conquest Knight is the...

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Which of the answers below best refer to the Ariel Atom?

The Ariel Atom Highest red lines at 10,500 rpm.

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A seriously crazy car, what is the Ariel Atom's claim to fame?

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