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    Muscle car is a term used to refer to a variety of high performance automobiles.

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Heritage Museums and Gardens is renovating its car museum. Take our quiz to find out how much you know about antique cars!

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  • 2. 

    What movie brought the DeLorean to the public's attention?

    • Fast and Furious

    • Back to the Future

    • Gone in 60 Seconds

    • Cars

    Correct Answer
    A. Back to the Future
    Explanation
    In "Back to the Future," Michael J. Fox plays a time traveler who flees across the centuries in a flaming DeLorean.

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  • 3. 

    Any car in the Horseless Carriage Club of America must have been made before 1916.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement is true because it states that any car in the Horseless Carriage Club of America must have been made before 1916. This means that all cars in the club must be manufactured prior to 1916 to be eligible for membership.

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  • 4. 

    What was the most valuable car sold at auction in 2008?

    • Triumph Spitfire

    • Lamborghini

    • Ferrari 250 GT California

    • Austin-Healey 3000

    Correct Answer
    A. Ferrari 250 GT California
    Explanation
    The 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California sold at auction last year for $11 million. It is also the car that Ferris and Cameron took a spin in during the 1986 movie "Ferris Bueller's Day off." (www.forbes.com)

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  • 5. 

    When were convertibles at the peak of their popularity?

    • 1950s

    • 1960s

    • 1970s

    • 1980s

    Correct Answer
    A. 1960s
    Explanation
    Convertible sales peaked in the 60s, reaching nearly 6% of the market, but plummeted during the energy crisis of the early 70s.

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  • 6. 

    When is a car considered an antique?

    • After 10 years

    • After 20 years

    • After 25 years

    • After 30 years

    Correct Answer
    A. After 25 years
    Explanation
    Most dealers allow a car to be considered an antique when it reaches 25 years of age.

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  • 7. 

    The 1937 Ford Cabriolet is a creamy white, What is its nickname?

    • The Light Dream

    • White Wonder

    • White Flash

    • Vanilla Shake

    Correct Answer
    A. Vanilla Shake
    Explanation
    The 1937 Ford Cabriolet is nicknamed "Vanilla Shake" because it is described as a creamy white color. The term "Vanilla Shake" evokes the image of a smooth and creamy drink, which matches the appearance of the car.

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  • 8. 

    Many antique cars have no seatbelts. When did it become mandatory for cars to have them?

    • Early 80s

    • Late 60s

    • Early 70s

    • Mid 70s

    Correct Answer
    A. Late 60s
    Explanation
    Seatbelts were an optional accessory on cars until the late 1960s.

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  • 9. 

    In 2005, the Cape Cod Corvette Club brought their treasures to the Heritage Museums & Gardens. How many cars were on display?

    • 25

    • 50

    • 75

    • 100

    Correct Answer
    A. 100
    Explanation
    More than 100 corvettes were on exhibit.

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  • 10. 

    How many members does the Cape Cod Classics Car Club have?

    • 75

    • 100

    • 150

    • 200

    Correct Answer
    A. 150
    Explanation
    According to their website, the Cape Cod Classics Car Club has over 150 members and was started in the 1950s. You can visit their site at http://www.capecodclassics.org.

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