automotive history classic/muscle era 1960s-early 1970s

Lee Iacocca became president of (a)   in 1960.

In 1962, Shelby-American introduced the which Ford-based roadster?

• galaxy

• thunderbird

• mustang

• cobra

What year is considered the beginning of the muscle era?

• 1964

• 1965

• 1968

• 1969

• In this year:

• - Seat belts became standard on all models

• - The Department of Transportation was created

• - The Highway Safety Act was enacted

• - The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act was enacted

• 1964

• 1965

• 1966

• 1967

What car incorporated hidden headlights in 1968?

• camaro

• corvette

• nova

• thunderbird

What type of windshield wipers were introduced in 1967?

• water sensing

• intermittent

• hidden

• automatic

What was newly required on all new car front seats in 1969?

• seat belt

• head rest

• lumbar support

• padding

Competition between manufacturers led to a what type of war that peaked in 1970?

• emissions

• torque

• safety

• horsepower

What caused gas shortages starting in 1973 and ultimately the end of the muscle car era in 1974?

• Watergate scandal involving President Nixon

• Oil Crisis

• Vietnam War

• Paris Peace Accords signed

The Ford " (a)   " and Chevrolet "Vega" marked the beginning of the sub-compact cars in 1971. This car was notorious for a flawed fuel system that was prone to fires and possible explosions from impact.