Car Trivia

[Denver Native (Carol)]

What car sold more than one million units in 1965, setting a record that still stands today?

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Off the top, maybe Chevrolet? Its Impala was the most popular model for a long time.

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Well, you don't have to give the answer. Just right or wrong? :confused:

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[Denver Native (Carol)]

Well, you don't have to give the answer. Just right or wrong? :confused:

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You are right, and I am gonna give the answer, :laugh: because it's interesting

In 1965, the Chevrolet Impala sold more than one million units in North America, setting a record that still stands today. Originally introduced in 1958, the Impala was the best-selling automobile in the United States during the 1960s. Early Impala models sported six taillights, a unique feature which, for a time, became the Impala trademark. The Impala was named after an African antelope.

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Okay, in the early 1960s, the flagship car for American Motors was the
Rambler. What was the name of their top line car?

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[Denver Native (Carol)]

Okay, in the early 1960s, the flagship car for American Motors was the
Rambler. What was the name of their top line car?

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Rambler American???

[Slick]

Okay, in the early 1960s, the flagship car for American Motors was the
Rambler. What was the name of their top line car?

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My Grandfather had a Rambler, I remember the push button transmission. I want to say a Valiant but I think that is a Plymouth.

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No and no. :D

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[Az Snake]

Nash ?




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Nope. It was the Ambassador. CEO of American Motors (AMC) at the time was
George Romney. He eventually quit to go into politics and ended up as a
Presidential candidate. That was a real blow to AMC, and after a period of
explosive growth and popularity, they seemed to turn back downhill at the
time. The corporation was finally bought out by Chrysler, who years later, of
course, was bought out by Mercedes. The only vestige left of AMC is Jeep.

I had a 1962 AMC Ambassador, I guess it was about 1965, a station wagon
Not very sexy for a 20-year-old, I'll admit. I was choosing between that and
a Jaguar XKE. I wanted the XKE desperately, but I sang in a country band at
the time, and the Jag would not accommodate all the gear I had to take
with me. So I took the wagon.

The Ambassador was a lovely car, but I have regretted not getting the Jag
ever since. :Cry:

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My Grandfather had a Rambler, I remember the push button transmission. I want to say a Valiant but I think that is a Plymouth.
Yes, the Valiant was a Plymouth. Believe it or not, the Valiant is still around
today, just under a different name and cover. It evolved into what was known
as the "K Car," the small sized car produced by Plymouth and Dodge. Its
chassis was used to create the minivan, which was produced first by Chrysler
Corporation (if you don't count the VW bus). Now it runs around under the
skin of not only the Dodge Caravan, but also the PT Cruiser.

Now, that's longevity ;)

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[Broncos Mtnman]

In 1953, Chevy launched the Corvette.

How did model get it's name?

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Myron Scott -- photographer who named Corvette

Myron ScottDETROIT — Myron E. Scott, a newspaper photographer who created the Chevrolet-sponsored All-American Soap Box Derby and later named its equally All-American sports car -- the Corvette -- died at his home on Sunday, September 4 in Kettering (outside Dayton) Ohio. He was 91.

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The first Chevrolet Corvette rolled off the production line on June 30, 1953, at the GM plant in Flint, Michigan. Only 300 Corvettes were built that year (each of them by hand), making this the rarest Corvette. Each fiberglass-bodied two-seater was white with a red interior and a black canvas top. The 1953 Corvette featured a Powerglide automatic transmission and a "Blue Flame" six cylinder 235ci 150 hp engine with three carburetors and dual exhaust.

[Broncos Mtnman]

yron Scott -- photographer who named Corvette

Myron ScottDETROIT — Myron E. Scott, a newspaper photographer who created the Chevrolet-sponsored All-American Soap Box Derby and later named its equally All-American sports car -- the Corvette -- died at his home on Sunday, September 4 in Kettering (outside Dayton) Ohio. He was 91.

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The first Chevrolet Corvette rolled off the production line on June 30, 1953, at the GM plant in Flint, Michigan. Only 300 Corvettes were built that year (each of them by hand), making this the rarest Corvette. Each fiberglass-bodied two-seater was white with a red interior and a black canvas top. The 1953 Corvette featured a Powerglide automatic transmission and a "Blue Flame" six cylinder 235ci 150 hp engine with three carburetors and dual exhaust.

You're almost right. You told WHO named it, but not HOW the name was picked.

[Denver Native (Carol)]

You're almost right. You told WHO named it, but not HOW the name was picked.

Mtn - you are really making me work tonight :laugh:

The Opel project sports car prototype is named Corvette, after a light fast type of World War II warship. The name was suggested by Myron Scott, employee of Campbell-Ewald, Chevrolet's advertising agency. Strong consideration had been given to naming the car "Corvair". Chevrolet executives wanted a "C" word, and rejected 1500 suggestions.

[Slick]

Yes, the Valiant was a Plymouth. Believe it or not, the Valiant is still around
today, just under a different name and cover. It evolved into what was known
as the "K Car," the small sized car produced by Plymouth and Dodge. Its
chassis was used to create the minivan, which was produced first by Chrysler
Corporation (if you don't count the VW bus). Now it runs around under the
skin of not only the Dodge Caravan, but also the PT Cruiser.

Now, that's longevity ;)

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Once again, a history lesson from Topper, you never cease to amaze me. I should probably be paying you for supplementing my education.:laugh:

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Once again, a history lesson from Topper, you never cease to amaze me. I should probably be paying you for supplementing my education.:laugh:
The bill is on its way. :D

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[Az Snake]

Mtn - you are really making me work tonight :laugh:

The Opel project sports car prototype is named Corvette, after a light fast type of World War II warship. The name was suggested by Myron Scott, employee of Campbell-Ewald, Chevrolet's advertising agency. Strong consideration had been given to naming the car "Corvair". Chevrolet executives wanted a "C" word, and rejected 1500 suggestions.

Interesting, I always thought the Corvette was named after the original corvettes, the smallest and fastest of all the three-masted square-rigged sailing ships in our original US Continental Navy.

The corvette was a reconnaissance ship, also known as called a 'sloop-of-war' armed with just up to 20 guns on only one deck.

The "light fast type of World War II warship" was named after these sailing ships of the 16th century, as were many other "modern" warships.

For example, the name Enterprise dates back to pre-Revolutionary war, originally French, then British, then the first US Enterprise was the captured HMS George.

Then a few years later a brand new privateer was purchased and named the Enterprise.

Then in 1799 the war schooner USS Enterprise was commisioned which was instrumental in the capture of Tripoli, 01 August 1801, a day famous in the history of the USMC.

So on and so forth to today's USS Enterprise CVN-65, the world's first nuclear powered aircraft carrier.




Thanks for the info DN, I should be ashamed that I did not already know this !

At least they didn't name her the "Corvair":ahhhhh:




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[Denver Native (Carol)]

Here is another story on it:

http://www.carofthecentury.com/the_real_corvette_story.htm
Following from the story:

The legend of Corvette clearly developed from the work Harley Earl did during World War Two, and thus why he code named this sports car after the German brand “OPEL” in its early concept phase or genesis years (see all the convincing examples below). It’s important to note how the Opel name often receives a sentence or two in numerous books written on Corvette, but no author, journalist or auto historian has ever done a comprehensive job on where and why the name was used in the first place. Again, this all has to do with Harley Earl’s secretive nature and how he never put his mouth all over his creations. But thankfully, he left an incredible paper trail that is now finally coming forward, and once perused, straightforwardly debunks many of the detractor's claims on how and why the Corvette was created in the beginning.

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The resurfacing of Chrysler's hemi engine marked a new era in NASCAR racing.
In the Daytona 500 of that year, Paul Goldsmith was the pole-sitter in his
Dodge. However, the race finished with Plymouth going 1-2-3, led by Richard
Petty.

Who was the famous driver who finished 4th, and what make of car did he drive?

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[Bronco Bible]

The resurfacing of Chrysler's hemi engine marked a new era in NASCAR racing.
In the Daytona 500 of that year, Paul Goldsmith was the pole-sitter in his
Dodge. However, the race finished with Plymouth going 1-2-3, led by Richard
Petty.

Who was the famous driver who finished 4th, and what make of car did he drive?

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Marvin Panch -Ford-Wood Bros.:D

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Marvin Panch -Ford-Wood Bros.:D
Ford is correct.

Marvin Panch is not.

I'm not going to tell you who it is, but his initials are A.J. Foyt. :D



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[Bronco Bible]

Ford is correct.

Marvin Panch is not.

I'm not going to tell you who it is, but his initials are A.J. Foyt. :D



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A.J. finished 24th

[Jody]

What car sold more than one million units in 1965, setting a record that still stands today?

I have not read any posts in here yet....my guess is the Mustang.

http://images.google.com/images?q=1965+mustang&hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&oi=images&ct=title:cool:

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A.J. finished 24th
Uh-oh, you're right.

heh . . . :der:

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[Denver Native (Carol)]

I have not read any posts in here yet....my guess is the Mustang.

http://images.google.com/images?q=1965+mustang&hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&oi=images&ct=title:cool:

Good guess - but it was the Impala

[Az Snake]

Here is another story on it:

http://www.carofthecentury.com/the_real_corvette_story.htm
Following from the story:

The legend of Corvette clearly developed from the work Harley Earl did during World War Two, and thus why he code named this sports car after the German brand “OPEL” in its early concept phase or genesis years (see all the convincing examples below). It’s important to note how the Opel name often receives a sentence or two in numerous books written on Corvette, but no author, journalist or auto historian has ever done a comprehensive job on where and why the name was used in the first place. Again, this all has to do with Harley Earl’s secretive nature and how he never put his mouth all over his creations. But thankfully, he left an incredible paper trail that is now finally coming forward, and once perused, straightforwardly debunks many of the detractor's claims on how and why the Corvette was created in the beginning.

The Corvette was created in "the beginning" to compete with European cars. This dream of the creator finally came to fruition after 50 years. Corvette has dominated the 24 Hours of LeMans in its class for the past 5 years straight.



WHAT WAS THE FIRST ZO6 CORVETTE ?




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[Denver Native (Carol)]

The Corvette was created in "the beginning" to compete with European cars. This dream of the creator finally came to fruition after 50 years. Corvette has dominated the 24 Hours of LeMans in its class for the past 5 years straight.



WHAT WAS THE FIRST ZO6 CORVETTE ?




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The first signed special edition in Corvette’s 54-year history, the Corvette Z06 ‘Ron Fellows edition’ marks the contribution of the Canadian racer to the success of the Corvette racing programme. Only 399 are planned for production, with 33 destined for Europe. All are distinguished by unique Arctic White paint accented with a racing-style fender stripe and Ron Fellows’ autograph, along with a full-width racing-type rear spoiler and polished 10-spoke aluminium wheels.

The ‘Ron Fellows edition’ is based on the Corvette Z06. At the heart of the Z06 is the LS7 V8 engine, achieving 377kW (512 hp) at 6300 rpm, matched to a rear-mounted 6-speed transaxle to provide optimum weight distribution. In first gear the Z06 delivers a 0-100 km/h performance of 3.9 seconds and it has a top speed of 320 km/h.

The special-edition is distinguished by unique interior and exterior appointments. The Corvette Z06 is only available in Arctic White that is accented with a racing-style fender stripe and Ron Fellow’s autograph. The front fender graphics are reminiscent of the identifying graphics of the Corvette GT1 race car. They feature double Monterey Red Metallic stripes with Machine Silver borders and Fellows’ autograph in a contrasting Victory Red shade. In recognition of Fellows’ Canadian heritage, a red maple leaf logo motif is incorporated with the graphics. Other exterior cues include a full-width racing spoiler and a unique windshield banner.

Special interior equipment includes red seats, console, door trims and instrument panel. The red leather armrest, featuring the Corvette crossed flags logo is signed and numbered inside by hand. A final refinement is a carbon-fibre “tech” pattern interior trim plate.

[Az Snake]

"The first signed special edition in Corvette’s 54-year history, the Corvette Z06 ‘Ron Fellows edition’ " sounds like quite a ride DN !!!

However, I was actually looking for:


WHAT WAS THE FIRST ZO6 CORVETTE ?

I'll give out a clue.

Only 199 were built.




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After talking with you today, I know the answer!! :cool:



But my lips . . . er . . keyboard is sealed. :D



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[Tned]

After talking with you today, I know the answer!! :cool:



But my lips . . . er . . keyboard is sealed. :D



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I googled it and found the answer, but that seems like cheating. ;)

[Az Snake]

Google is OK.

DN came up with a Canadian, kWs, km/hr and a maple leaf ! LOL !

What did you come up with tned ?




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[Tned]

Google is OK.

DN came up with a Canadian, kWs, km/hr and a maple leaf ! LOL !

What did you come up with tned ?




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If I remember correctly, it was 1963.

[Az Snake]

If I remember correctly, it was 1963.

Correct !

Not only was the first ZO6 package built in 1963, it also was the first year the Sting Ray was available and the ONLY year a split-window was produced.

The "ZO6" was the hottest '63 Corvette Sting Ray variation.

Equipped with heavy-duty suspension and heavy duty brakes, it was only available as a 327 cubic inch 360 horsepower, fuel-injected 4 speed transmission Coupe.

Only 199 ZO6's were built.

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/4859/63stingraycoupefd5.jpg
http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/2185/63stingraydk2.jpg





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[Az Snake]

BTW, did ya know that

I have a Vette






And a Jet ???





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[Az Snake]

http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/4543/vettenjetay4.jpg





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Threw me for a loop there, AZ. :shocked:

I was thinking, "Man, I don't know this guy at all." :confused:

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[Denver Native (Carol)]

THOSE ARE GREAT AZ :salute::salute::salute:

[Bronco Bible]

What was the Dodge "version" of the Roadrunner:confused:

[Denver Native (Carol)]

What was the Dodge "version" of the Roadrunner:confused:

Dodge Charger

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Dodge Charger

Sorry Native

[Skinny]

What was the Dodge "version" of the Roadrunner:confused:What is the Dodge Super Bee

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-1970-1979/1970-Dodge-Super-Bee-red-2.jpg
http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-1970-1979/1970-Dodge-Super-Bee-red.jpg

[Denver Native (Carol)]

What is the Dodge Super Bee

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-1970-1979/1970-Dodge-Super-Bee-red-2.jpg
http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-1970-1979/1970-Dodge-Super-Bee-red.jpg

I think we have a winner :salute:

The 1968 Plymouth Roadrunner (and its companion, the Dodge Super Bee

http://www.allpar.com/model/roadrunner.html

[Bronco Bible]

What is the Dodge Super Bee

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-1970-1979/1970-Dodge-Super-Bee-red-2.jpg
http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-1970-1979/1970-Dodge-Super-Bee-red.jpg

You da man Skinny:beer:

[SR]

Roadrunners > Super Bees in the looks dept.

[SR]

Who is responsible for the Ford Mustang?

[MOtorboat]

Who is responsible for the Ford Mustang?

Ford.

[Bronco Bible]

Lee Iococca (spelling impaired)

[Bronco Bible]

Carroll Shelby worked with Dodge on a product what car was it?

[Skinny]

Carroll Shelby worked with Dodge on a product what car was it?What is the Dodge Shelby (Charger) ...

[Bronco Bible]

Roadrunners > Super Bees in the looks dept.

In 1970 I would agree '69 is a whole other story:coffee:

[Bronco Bible]

What is the Dodge Shelby (Charger) ...

You got it Skinny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SR]

What three big names does Ford send Mustangs to for modifications and name changes?

[Skinny]

What is Saleen, Rousch*, and Shelby.

Not 100% on Shelby ...

[SR]

What is Saleen, Rousch*, and Shelby.

Not 100% on Shelby ...

Cha Ching.

[Day1BroncoFan]

What year and who produced the first EFI vehicle in the US.

EDIT:

I am talking production model.

[Superchop 7]

What year and who produced the first EFI vehicle in the US.

EDIT:

I am talking production model.

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Corvette, late 50's.

[Superchop 7]

What does the emblem on a BMW signify ?

[AlWilsonizKING]

BMW’s circle with blue and white quadrants is an interpretation of the image of a spinning propeller, powerfully simple as an early airline poster and suggesting the company’s beginnings in building aircraft engines.



PEACE!!!

[Day1BroncoFan]

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Corvette, late 50's.

1958 Chrysler 300D, D500 and DeSoto.

This was the first prduction fuel injection engine made in America. The '57 'Vette did have one earlier but was not practical for a family type of car. It was only for high performance and was mechanical not electronic.

[Superchop 7]

That was my one thought when I posted.

(electronic or mechanical)

I guess I could have double-checked on the web..........