We'll Give You the '60s Car Model, You Give Us the Make!

By: Heather Cahill
Estimated Completion Time
2 min
We'll Give You the '60s Car Model, You Give Us the Make!
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About This Quiz

The '60s were filled with some of the most memorable cars in history. They were made by the biggest and best manufacturers ensuring their peak performance on the road or the racetrack. This was the decade of cool rides that got you to your destination in style. Which car of the '60s catches your eye the most?

Can you tell a Ford from a Chevrolet by its model name? What about a Lamborghini from a Ferrari? Do you know an Alfa Romeo from a Range Rover? Maybe even a Volkswagen from a Pontiac? There are so many makes to know, but there are even more models!

Are you able to name the make of the Thunderbird? What about the Cutlass? Can you name the maker of the Road Runner, Mustang or the Super-Bee? All cars need a model name which can vary from words, made-up names or even just numbers!

These cars shaped America and the rest of the world. They were used in pop culture, they won races and they delivered their owners safely to their destinations. Their style impacted the world and defined the decade. So, if you think you know your '60s car makes, take this quiz for a test drive to see what you can score!

The model is a Valiant. What is the make?
Mazda
Kia
General Motors
Chrysler
The make is Chrysler. This car was sold in Australia and it had four generations since its introduction in 1962. It was produced for 18 years.

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This model is a 300F. Which make is it?
Chrysler
The make is a Chrysler. This series of cars was considered luxury and each different car in the series was named using a letter of the alphabet to identify it.
Mitsubishi
MINI
Kia

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The model is a Charger. What make is it?
Mercedes-Benz
Peugeot
Dodge
The make is Dodge. The Charger was a muscle car that was first introduced in the late 1960s. There were many generations of the car throughout the years, and newer versions are still being used today.
Volvo

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The model is a Thunderbird. What make is it?
Range Rover
Aston Martin
Ford
The make is a Ford. The car was first manufactured in the '50s but it is a signature '60s car to say the least. The car is so iconic that it is still being manufactured today.
Hummer

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The model is an E-type. What is the make?
Fiat
MINI
General Motors
Jaguar
The make is Jaguar. It's a sports car that is highly regarded for its unique look and it was produced for the entirety of the '60s until 1971.

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The model is a Corvair. What is the make?
Volkswagen
Mercedes-Benz
Audi
Chevrolet
The make is Chevrolet. The car was made for the entirety of the decade and it was available in many different styles, including as a coupe or pickup truck.

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The model is a Miura. What is the make?
Lamborghini
The make is Lamborghini. This car was produced for seven years, but there were just over 700 of them made. It came in many loud colors such as red, yellow, blue and green.
SAAB
Volvo
Lexus

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The model is Continental. What is the make?
Alfa Romeo
Subaru
Mitsubishi
Lincoln
The make is Lincoln. This car is a classic luxury car that was first manufactured in 1939. The 1960s version was the traditional Continental reinvented.

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The model is GTO. What is the make?
Jeep
Volkswagen
Hyundai
Pontiac
The make is Pontiac. This car was manufactured by Pontiac in the 1960s but changed hands after the millennium. It was a muscle car that changed style over the course of its short life cycle.

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The model is 911. What is the make?
Ford
Porsche
The make is Porsche. The car is is a sports car that was first produced in 1963 and is still being manufactured.
Toyota
Alfa Romeo

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The model is a Comet. What is the make?
Mercury
The make is Mercury. The car is noted to be quite similar to the Ford Falcon, but had its own distinct features as well.
Toyota
Hyundai
Alfa Romeo

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The model is DB5. What is the make?
Mitsubishi
Jeep
Hummer
Aston Martin
The make is Aston Martin. This model was only made for two years and just over 1,000 were produced. It was a luxury car and it even came in a convertible model.

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The model is 250 GTO. What is the make?
Land Rover
Bentley
Ferrari
The make is Ferrari. It was used for racing and there were fewer than 40 made. Did you know that "GTO" is the abbreviation of "Gran Tourismo Omologato"?
Citroen

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The model is an Electra. What is the make?
Cadillac
BMW
Buick
The make is Buick. This was a luxury car produced from the 1960s for about 30 years. Its production spanned more than six generations.
Dodge

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The model is a Villager. What is the make?
BMW
MINI
Plymouth
Edsel
The make is Edsel. There were fewer than 12,000 of these cars made over the two years that they were produced. It was a station wagon with a unique body.

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The model is Spider Duetto. What is the make?
Ford
Chrysler
Nissan
Alfa Romeo
The make is Alfa Romeo. This car was a series that was introduced in the '60's. The first versions of the car could hit 0-60 in less than 11 seconds.

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The model is Cutlass. What is the make?
Oldsmobile
The make is Oldsmobile. The car was so popular, it was produced for six generations. Sedans, convertibles and more were offered for this best-seller.
SAAB
MINI
Volkswagen

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The model is a Cobra. What is the make?
Shelby
The make is Shelby. There were a few different versions of the car, including the 427 that was produced in the '60s. It was a flashy two-door with a unique look.
Cadillac
Jaguar
Volvo

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The model is a Riviera. What is the make?
Buick
The make is Buick. This luxury car was produced from the '60s all the way up to the millennium. It went through eight generations.
Lexus
Volvo
Dodge

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The model is Camaro. What is the make?
Alfa Romeo
Fiat
Lamborghini
Chevrolet
The make is Chevrolet. The car was first introduced in 1966 and it made a name for itself by being a versatile sports car. Did you know that it was almost named the "Panther"?

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The model is a Rambler Marlin. What is the make?
American Motor Company
The make is American Motor Company. It was a luxury car that looked unique and had one-of-a-kind features, such as its interesting trunk.
General Motors
Buick
Nissan

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The model is Galaxie. What is the make?
Mercedes-Benz
Volkswagen
Ford
The make is Ford. The car was produced at both the beginning and end of the decade, making its way through four generations.
Jaguar

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The model is a Road Runner. What is the make?
General Motors
Lexus
Hummer
Plymouth
The make is Plymouth. It was a muscle car that showed its worth in the last two years of the '60s and went on to be produced for another decade.

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The model is Quattroporte. What is the make?
Range Rover
Nissan
Mercury
Maserati
The make is Maserati. The car was Italian made and was first introduced in 1963. In the '60s, the car had different series that included small changes to the car.

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The model is DeVille. What is the make?
Subaru
Volkswagen
Bentley
Cadillac
The make is Cadillac. The has been a popular choice for years and it was produced throughout the '60s. It went through eight generations before it was renamed the "DTS."

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The model is DS. What is the make?
Citroën
The make is Citroën. These cars are remembered for their unique look. They had an interesting location for the car's turn signals; they were in the back window.
American Motors Company
Holden
General Motors

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The model is a Corvette Stingray. What is the make?
Chevrolet
The make is Chevrolet. This car was also known by the model name C2 which indicated that it was the second generation of the first ever Corvette.
Audi
Bentley
Nissan

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The model is Malibu. What is the make?
Chevrolet
The make is Chevrolet. This iconic car got its start in the mid-1960s and is still being produced today. The car has proven to be successful over its eight generations.
Bugatti
Volkswagen
Alfa Romeo

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The model is a Super-Bee. What is the make?
Oldsmobile
Dodge
The make is Dodge. The Super Bee made its debut in the late '60s and it was quite a flashy muscle car. This car had many similarities to the Road Runner.
Pontiac
Cadillac

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The model is a Mustang. What is the make?
Ford
The make is Ford. The first version of this popular car was manufactured in 1965 and it is still being produced today. The car looks much different today than it did during its debut in the '60s.
Peugeot
Kia
BMW

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The model is Avanti. What is the make?
Jaguar
Lamborghini
Volvo
Studebaker
The make was a Studebaker. Around 6,000 of these cars were produced during the two years during which they were being produced.

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The model is a Falcon. What make is it?
Nissan
Peugeot
Suzuki
Ford
The make is Ford. The Falcon was manufactured for the entire decade and one version of the car was even offered as a 5-door station wagon.

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The model is 02. What is the make?
BMW
The make is BMW. This car was part of a series that was first introduced in 1966 and came in coupe, hatchback, and convertible styles.
Chevrolet
Dodge
Lamborghini

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The model is 850. What is the make?
Fiat
The make is Fiat. The car was first introduced in the mid-1960s and it was a sleek hatchback. There was also a van style that this model could come in.
Mercury
Chevrolet
General Motors

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The model is a Tornado. What is the make?
Ferrari
Lamborghini
Bugatti
Oldsmobile
The make is Oldsmobile. This luxury car was sleek and modern with its first generation being produced in the 1960s. It was produced for three more generations.

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