Alright Checkered Flag fans-put your thinking caps on!  Here's a little quiz I thought might be fun for a little break from the regular hum drum.  The answers are listed below.  Some of them might surprise you!  I have to admit, I missed a few.

1. Which automotive manufacturer developed the first automobile?
A. Ford
B. Oldsmobile
C. Volkswagen
D. Daimler-Benz

2. The Hofmeister Kink is a design element found on which vehicles?
A. Audi
B. Volvo
C. Mercedes-Benz
D. BMW

3. It was the best-selling car in North America from 1992-1996.
A. Ford Taurus
B. Honda Accord
C. Toyota Camry
D. Honda Civic

4. He is referred to as the Father of the Mustang. He was later fired from Ford and was hired by the Chrysler Corporation.
A. John Delorean
B. Roger Smith
C. Lee Iacocca
D. Robert Lutz

5. This is the most fuel-efficient vehicle for sale in North America in 2006.
A. Toyota Prius
B. Honda Insight
C. Volkswagen Golf TDI (Diesel)
D. smart fortwo Coupe

6. It was equipped with a 150hp Inline 6-cylinder engine when it was introduced in 1953. Today it is a performance icon.
A. Chevrolet Corvette
B. Ford Thunderbird
C. Pontiac GTO
D. Ford Mustang

7. It is the fastest production sedan on earth.
A. Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG
B. Jaguar XJR
C. BMW M5
D. Bentley Continental Flying Spur

8. It is the most powerful diesel pick-up available in 2006.
A. Ford F350 Power Stroke
B. Dodge Ram Cummins
C. GMC Sierra/Chevrolet Silverado Duramax
D. Toyota Tundra

9. With a development cost of over $6 billion, this Ford vehicle was one of the most expensive new car programs ever.
A. Ford Taurus
B. Ford Contour
C. Ford Escort
D. Ford Mustang

10. A rear engine, 4-door sedan. Only 51 were ever built.
A. Chrysler Airflow
B. Amphicar
C. Tucker Torpedo
D. Nash Metropolitan

11. It was the first minivan to introduce a rear seat which folded into the floor.
A. Honda Odyssey
B. Dodge Caravan
C. Mercury Villager
D. Toyota Sienna

12. This performance car company first built tractors.
A. Ferrari
B. Porsche
C. Lamborghini
D. Aston Martin

13. It is the best-selling car of all time.
A. Volkswagen Beetle
B. Ford Model T
C. Toyota Corolla
D. Honda Civic

14. Of this car, people said "it looks like an Oldsmobile sucking on a lemon."
A. Edsel
B. Cadillac Allante
C. Chevrolet Chevette
D. Pontiac Aztek

15. It was the first production car with AWD and ABS.
A. Audi Quattro
B. Mercedes-Benz E300 4MATIC
C. Porsche 959
D. Jensen FF Interceptor


Believe it or not, we have most of these vehicles listed in the quiz here at Checkered Flag.  Remember, on top of our 11 store brands, we also carry just about anything imaginable in pre-owned inventory.  If you find yourself hunting for something specific and cannot find it on our website, just call (757)490-1111.  We may have the vehicle already in stock or be able to locate it for you!


Solutions:  1.D  2.D  3.A  4.C  5.B  6.A  7.D  8.C  9.B  10.C  11.A  12.C  13.C  14.A  15.D