Automotive history, the vintage era

What year were hydraulic brakes were invented?

• 1918

• 1919

• 1920

• 1921

Lead was first added to gasoline to help control the burn rate: It was known as (a)   .

In 1922, Lancia Lambda was the first car to feature a load-bearing monocoque and what else?

• automatic transmission

• torque converter

• clutch

• independent front suspension

Which manufacturer built one of the most successful racing cars in 1924 with over 1,000 victories in five years?

• Rollys Royce

• Cadillac

• Bugatti

• Bentley

In 1925, the first national car (a)   company was established by Joe Saunders.

Who once held the land speed record and was later the first driver to be killed in pursuit of the land speed record?

• John Godfrey Parry-Thomas

• Joe Saunders

• Hermann Rieseler

• Mrs. Greece

In 1927, the Ford model _ started production, making it the bestselling model of the era.

(a)  

 Pontoon styling bodywork enclosed the full width and uninterrupted length of a car body, which eliminated previously distinct (a)   boards and articulated fenders. 

Around 1924, straight _ cylinder engines became popular.

(a)  

What did Hermann Rieseler of Vulcan Motor invent, although it never entered production and would only become an available option starting around 1939-1940?

• leaded gas

• hydraulic brakes

• straight 8 engine

• automatic transmission