Auto industry trivia
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Auto industry trivia
I saw this at another forum, so maybe there will be an interested here too.
Basically, whoever gets the question right can post a new question and so on.
It can be anything auto industry related.
So I'll start with an easy one ...
What car started muscle car revolution in 1964?
Basically, whoever gets the question right can post a new question and so on.
It can be anything auto industry related.
So I'll start with an easy one ...
What car started muscle car revolution in 1964?
Pontiac GTO?
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I know the top 4 are F-Series, Model T, Mustang and Taurus. I'm not counting Escort, Focus, Fiesta and similar cars which were global models...
I would go with either Ranger or Explorer.
I would go with either Ranger or Explorer.
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Originally Posted by Zastava_101
I know the top 4 are F-Series, Model T, Mustang and Taurus. I'm not counting Escort, Focus, Fiesta and similar cars which were global models...
I would go with either Ranger or Explorer.
I would go with either Ranger or Explorer.
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It has been suggested, and there are some strong evidences to support this theory, that Ferdinand Porsche "stole" the design and engineering idea for Volkswagen Beetle from this Czech auto manufacturer ...
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Hint: this Czech car company is still in the business, although they're producing mostly trucks and busses these days.
In 1961, Volkswagen had to pay 3,000,000 German marks to this company for stealing the design and engineering for the Beetle.
In 1961, Volkswagen had to pay 3,000,000 German marks to this company for stealing the design and engineering for the Beetle.
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Originally Posted by Zastava_101
Hint: this Czech car company is still in the business, although they're producing mostly trucks and busses these days.
In 1961, Volkswagen had to pay 3,000,000 German marks to this company for stealing the design and engineering for the Beetle.
In 1961, Volkswagen had to pay 3,000,000 German marks to this company for stealing the design and engineering for the Beetle.
