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About This Quiz
Some of us go to the movies or watch television for the great actors and actresses showing their talents. Others love the pure escapism that movies and TV shows give us, taking us away from our worldly problems for a brief period. But gas heads, they go for one thing only. The cars! You can bet your bottom dollar that as soon as a movie comes out with an interesting vehicle in it, they are the first in line to see it.
And why not? In so many movies and TV series, the vehicles end up stealing the show more often than not. They leave an impression in our minds and a yearning for the chance to just take them for one spin, or better yet, actually park them in our garages.
Over the years, both TV and the movies have given us classic vehicles. Some make brief appearances, others are involved in the most epic of car chases while a few are used as the daily rides of our heroes and heroines.
So in this quiz, we are going to test your knowledge of cars and vehicles that have appeared in both television shows and in the movies over a number of decades. If you love the silver screen and cars, you stand a good chance of finishing in pole position!
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Burt Reynolds was the star of 1977s Smokey and the Bandit. Or was he? Can you name his awesome ride in the movie?
E-Type Jaguar)
Ferrari 308 GTS
Ford Deuce Coupe
Pontiac Trans Am
The star of Smokey and the Bandit is undoubtedly the '77 Pontiac Trans Am driven by Burt Reynolds, however. Four cars were used in the first movie with 10 needed for the second! Most were destroyed during filming.
Eon Productions
Bond ... James Bond! This was one of his more iconic vehicles. Can you name it?
Batmobile Tumbler
Lotus Esprit
Perhaps the greatest James Bond car ever, the Lotus Esprit from The Spy Who Loved Me turned into a submarine!
Volkswagen Bug
GMC Van
MotorCar Collector via youtube
Surely you won't have any trouble identifying the vehicle in the image, will you?
Batmobile Tumbler
Lotus Esprit
Volkswagen Bug
Of course, Herbie is nothing more than a classic 1963 Volkswagen Beetle. Or is he?
GMC Van
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Columbia Pictures
This vehicle features in a Steven King novel which was turned into a movie of the same name. Can you name the vehicle model?
Ford Mustang Mach 1
Lightning McQueen
Lincoln Futura Batmobile
Plymouth Fury
16 cars were used for the making of 1983's Christine. Although Christine is a 1958 Plymouth Fury, not all of the cars were, in fact, Furies. The crew used similar-looking cars such as the Savoy and painted them to look like Christine.
Universal Televsion
BA Baracus was the driver of the A-Team's ride! Do you know what van it was?
Batmobile Tumbler
Lotus Esprit
Volkswagen Bug
GMC Van
Driven and owned by B.A. Baracus (played by Mr. T), the 1983 GMC van was the A-Team's main mode of transport. It was, in fact, the GMC Vandura model, which is a cargo van.
Bigtruckseriesreview Motorsports via Youtube
A Caped Crusader and his sidekick Robin used this vehicle in a 1960s TV show. Can you name the vehicle?
1948 Ford De Luxe Convertible
Lightning McQueen
Lincoln Futura
The Batmobile in the 1960s Batman TV series was, in fact, a Lincoln Futura, a concept car from 1955 of which only one was ever built. The Batmobile itself was not this Futura but a replica with a fibreglass body. In 2013, it was sold for an astonishing $4.62 million at auction.
Lamborghini Countach
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Paramount Pictures
Can you name this vehicle which appeared alongside Mark Wahlberg and Charlize Theron in the Italian Job?
Mini Cooper
Starring Mark Wahlberg and Charlize Theron, 2003's Italian Job were, in fact, a remake of a 1969 classic. For car lovers, the real stars were the Mini Coopers.
Batmobile Tumbler
GMC Van
Lotus Esprit
Marvel Studios
Iron Man drives one, but what make and model is it?
GMC Van
Mini Cooper
Lotus Esprit
Audi R8
The Audi R8 was a perfect product placement in the Iron Man movie where it is driven by Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.) It helped boost the profile of the vehicle around the world.
MyHotRodTV via Youtube
This vehicle appeared in the TV series, The Munsters. What famous vehicle was used in its custom construction?
Audi R8
Mini Cooper
Ford Model T
Three Model T bodies were connected to form the Munster Koach from the TV series, The Munsters. It was designed by Tom Daniel and built at Barris Kustoms.
GMC Van
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Golden Harvest
One of the most famous sports cars to come out of Italy, this vehicle appeared in the comedy, Cannonball Run.
Lamborghini Countach
Certainly one of the sleekest, most daring-looking sportscars, even to this day, the Countach was way ahead of its time when first produced in 1974. It played a prominent role in the 1981 movie, The Cannon Ball run starring Burt Reynolds among others.
The Munster Koach (Ford Model T)
Lotus Esprit
Audi R8
Paramount Pictures
Party on Wayne! Party on Garth! Which vehicle did Garth and Wayne drive in the slacker cult classic, Wayne's World?
Volkswagen Bug
Lamborghini Countach
AMC Pacer
An AMC Pacer, 'The Mirthmobile' stars in the slacker comedy, Wayne's World. Who can forget the epic scene where Wayne, Garth and their buddies sing Bohemian Rhapsody while cruising the streets of Aurora?
GMC Van
Warner Bros.-Seven Arts
Which classic American muscle car appears in the film Bullitt, with Steve McQueen?
AMC Pacer
Ford Mustang GT
Bullitt is still recognized as having one of the greatest chase scenes ever filmed. In it, Steve McQueen drives a Ford Mustang GT. The car was modified for the movie, removing the pony grille, Mustang lettering, driving lights and GT badges.
Ford Model T
Audi R8
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Filmways Television CBS Productions
Which vehicle did the Beverly Hillbillies drive into Hollywood in their TV series?
Lotus Esprit
Mini Cooper
Ford Mustang GT
Oldsmobile Truck
The Beverly Hillbillies ran from 1962 to 1971 and featured an Oldsmobile truck as their form of transport. It was based on a 1921 Oldsmobile Model 43-A and customized by George Barris, one of the most well-known customizers in Hollywood.
Polydor Records
Well it's Greased Lightning! But what car is it actually?
1948 Ford De Luxe Convertible
The famed Greased Lightning from the movie Grease is a 1948 Ford De Luxe Convertible. Although it starts out in a dilapidated condition, the T-Birds turn it into a looker that can race as well.
Oldsmobile Truck
GMC Van
Audi R8
Eric's Boy /Moving Pictures
Austin Powers' ride in its Union Jack livery. But what car is it?
AMC Pacer
1948 Ford De Luxe Convertible
The Munster Koach
E-Type Jaguar
Groovy baby, yeah! Famous for its Union Jack livery, the Shaguar, which appeared in the Austin Powers movie franchise, is an E-Type Jaguar.
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Pixar / Disney
Which animated racing icon is shown in this image?
Volkswagen Bug
Lightning McQueen
Styled like no real life, in particular, racer Lightning McQueen is the star of the animated movie series Cars, from Pixar.
E-Type Jaguar
Audi R8
Legendary Pictures
Can you name this vehicle used by the Cape Crusader in the movie, The Dark Knight?
Batmobile Tumbler
Certainly a very different take on a vehicle for Batman, the Tumbler made its first appearance in Batman Begins. Not only is it heavily armed, but it can make jumps without the need for a ramp.
Lotus Esprit
Volkswagen Bug
GMC Van
Eon Productions
Another James Bond ride, can you name this vehicle that appeared in one of the first Bond movies, Goldfinger?
Batmobile Tumbler
Aston Martin DB5
Perhaps the most iconic Bond car, the DB5 has appeared in seven Bond movies! Other than its stunning lines, this DB5 is dangerous and is armed with machine guns, blades that shred tires and an assortment of other gadgets.
Lincoln Futura
Ford Model T
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Working Title Films
Which vehicle does The Dude ride in 1998's Big Lebowski?
Aston Martin DB5
E-Type Jaguar
Lamborghini Countach
Ford Gran Torino
A worn-looking Gran Torino is the chosen ride of The Dude, Jeff Bridges' character in the Big Lebowski, a cult favorite film from 1998.
Universal Television
Another 1980s detective series, another Italian sports car. Do you know the make and model?
Ford Gran Torino
Ferrari Testarossa
Interestingly, the first two seasons of Miami Vice saw Tubbs and Crockett cruising around in a fake Ferrari or a kit for that matter. In the third season, Enzo Ferrari donated two Testarossas to the production. Clearly he wanted the real thing.
Volkswagen Bug
AMC Van
Kennedy Miller Productions
Which car did Mad Max ride in the movie of the same name?
Ford Falcon
This heavily modified Ford Falcon (an Australian produced Ford) was one of the highlights of the cult classic, Mad Max. It appeared in three movies in the franchise.
Ferrari Testarossa
Oldsmobile Truck
Audi R8
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Big Beach Films
What classic vehicle appears in the movie, Little Miss Sunshine?
Lotus Esprit
Aston Martin DB5
Pursuit Special (Ford Falcon)
Volkswagen Bus
Chosen thanks to its spaciousness, Little Miss Sunshine features a classic VW Bus.
Paramount Pictures
This vehicle made an appearance in John Hughes' slacker comedy, Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Name it, please.
Volkswagen Bus
Ferrari 250 GT California
Both an original Ferrari 250 GT and a replica kit, called a Modena were used during the filming of the movie, Ferries Bueller's Day Off.
Lightning McQueen
Lincoln Futura Batmobile
Warfield Productions
This vehicle appeared in a 1968 British classic. Can you name it?
Audi R8
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Based on no car in particular, eight versions of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang were made for the 1968 movie of the same name, with each used in particular scenes for close-up shots for those further away.
Mini Cooper
Ferrari 250 GT California
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Jersey Films
This vehicle appeared in the cult Hollywood classic, Get Shorty. What make and model is it?
AMC Van
Volkswagen Bug
Porsche 911
Oldsmobile Silhouette
The Oldsmobile Silhouette appeared in the 1995's Get Shorty starring John Travolta, Gene Hackman, Danny de Vito and Rene Russo.
EuropaCorp
With Jason Statham behind the wheel, this vehicle was put through its paces in The Transporter 2. Can you name it?
Audi A8
A thrill-a-minute action movie, the Transporter 2 saw British action star Jason Statham driving an A8 from German manufacturer, Audi.
The Munster Coach
Oldsmobile Silhouette
Ford Gran Torino
Lucasfilm Ltd.
A hot rod based on a classic vehicle from the '30s. What is it called?
Ford Deuce Coupe
This 1932 Ford Coupe built by Bob Hamilton stars in the 1973 classic, American Graffiti. Legend has it that the movie helped inspire a new hot rod scene in the United States.
Audi A8
The Mirthmobile (AMC Pacer)
Ferrari Testarossa
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Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Productions
This movie about NASCAR racing starred Tom Cruise. What car did he drive?
Chevrolet Lumina
With Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman in the lead roles, Days of Thunder was always going to be a hit. Many, however, went to watch it for the incredible NASCAR racing scenes.
Ford Deuce Coupe
Mini Cooper
Audi R8
NBCUniversal Television
K.I.T.T! I need you! David Hasselhoff got to drive the coolest car in the 1980s. It was a modified what?
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Ferrari 250 GT California
Chevrolet Lumina
Pontiac Trans Am
A talking car! Not only could K.I.T.T talk but it could perform a number of incredible stunts, jumps and maneuvers. With David Hasselhoff in the lead role, Knight Rider became a very popular show in the mid-1980s. Although that might have been down to the Hoff, K.I.T.T., a 1983 Pontiac Trans Am, certainly played his part.
Lucasfilm Ltd.
Which vehicle is shown in this image? It appeared in a 1988 Hollywood movie starring Jeff Bridges and directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
Tucker Torpedo
Tell the true story of Preston Tucker, this movie features a car designed and marketed by him, the Tucker Torpedo. Tucker only made 51 of these vehicles before he was accused of stock fraud and jailed.
Pontiac Trans Am
Ford Fiesta
Volkswagen Bug
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Delphi Films /Black Rhino Productions
I ain't afraid of no ghost! Which vehicle did the Ghostbusters use to get to their destinations and bust ghosts?
Chevrolet Lumina
Tucker Torpedo
Pontiac Trans Am
Cadillac Ecto-1
A 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor ambulance conversion is the vehicle of choice for the Ghostbusters in the '80s movie of the same name.
Amblin Entertainment
This vehicle was a huge flop but received some redemption by appearing in the Back to the Future trilogy. Can you name it?
DeLorean DMC-12
Back to the Future - Although the DeLorean tanked in terms of sales, it gained a lot street cred thanks to the Back to the Future trilogy. Six vehicles were used during filming.
Cadillac Ecto-1
Volkswagen Bug
Ford Gran Torino
CBS
We can't ever forget Tom Selleck as Magnum P.I. in the 1980s. We also remember that awesome red ride of his as well. But what was it?
DeLorean DMC-12
Mini Cooper
Ferrari 308 GTS
Nothing goes with a cool mustache like a Ferrari 308 GTS! Tom Selleck never had it that good again with Magnum P.I. one of the most popular TV shows in the '80s.
Audi R8
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Spelling-Goldberg Productions
One of TV's most famous cars, this vehicle appeared in the TV series Starsky and Hutch. But what is it?
Pontiac Trans Am
Ford Gran Torino
One of TV's most recognizable cars, Starsky and Hutch drove around in a beautiful 1975 Ford Gran Torino with a bright red color scheme and white stripe. It later made a comeback in a movie adaptation of the TV series starring Ben Stiller.
Ferrari 308 GTS -
DeLorean DMC-12
Universal Pictures
Certainly one of the '80's most iconic movies, The Blues Brothers sees two brothers and their band try to save an orphanage. Can you name the car they drove?
Lamborghini Countach
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Ford Gran Torino
Dodge Monaco
1980s iconic Blues Brothers sees Dan Akroyd and John Belushi driving a 1974 Dodge Monaco, an old police cruiser. Eight cars were destroyed during the filming of this movie.
Eon Productions
It's not often that James Bond drove an American car. In 1971s Diamond's are forever, he did. Name it, please.
Volkswagen Bug
Tucker Torpedo
Dodge Monaco
Ford Mustang Mach 1
With Sean Connery reprising his role as James Bond, Diamonds are Forever, released in 1971 saw an epic chase through Las Vegas in which Connery drove a Ford Mustang Mach 1.
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CBS Television
Which vehicle, from the TV spy comedy series Get Smart, appears in the image?
Volkswagen Bug
Plymouth Fury
Sunbeam Tiger
You would think a secret agent would have a better car than a Sunbeam Tiger. Well not Maxwell Smart, from the TV series Get Smart.
Oldsmobile Truck
Columbia Pictures Television
This vehicle appeared in the TV series featuring the rock band, the Monkees. Do you know which vehicle was used as the base vehicle and then modified?
Sunbeam Tiger
Ford Mustang Mach 1
1966 Pontiac GTO
Rock band The Monkees had a TV show in the '60s where they drove a heavily modified Pontiac GTO called the Monekeemobile. It certainly was a little different, wasn't it?
Dodge Monaco
Pathé
Off a cliff! That's where this vehicle ends up in the Hollywood blockbuster, Thelma and Louise. But do you know what it was?
Cadillacl Eldorado
Ford Thunderbird
Brad Pitt's debut, a Ford Thunderbird, driving off a cliff. That pretty much sums up Thelma and Louise. Five T-Birds were used during filming.
Volkswagen Bus
AMC Van
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Warner Bros. Television
What is the make and model of the car that appears in this image?
Lamborghini Countach
Ford Thunderbird
Dodge Charger
The Dukes of Hazzard, a popular TV series that ran from 1979 to 1985, saw the Hazard boys riding around in a 1969 Dodge Charger named the General Lee.
Ferrari GTO 250
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