Can You Identify These '70s Cars from a Black and White Photo?

By: Robin Tyler
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Can You Identify These '70s Cars from a Black and White Photo?
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About This Quiz

The 1970's provided a range of different vehicles. Muscle cars were undoubtedly the in-thing when the decade started, and all the major manufacturers in the United States were competing for the title of the biggest, baddest muscle car out there.

And then came the Middle Eastern oil crisis and all of a sudden, massive big block V8's were now a problem and popularity fell away. Of course, that led to a range of other markets that opened all over the world with fuel efficient, smaller cars quickly rising in popularity. And it's easy to see why, but most importantly, they didn't guzzle gas.

The '70s also saw an upturn in off-roading as a recreation sport, and many people started looked for vehicles that would not only take them to work every day but provide some fun on the trails over the weekend. 

And so we get to the task ahead of you. We have taken a range of cars from all over the world, and we hope that you can identify them. There is a small catch, however. The images you will see to help you with the identification process are in black and white. Will it make a difference? Let's see.

Good luck!

1971 Dodge Dart Demon Fastback Coupe
Lou Costabile via youtube
Do you have any idea of the make and model of the vehicle in the image?
1976 Volkswagen Golf GTI
1970 Toyota 2000GT
1971 Dodge Dart Demon Fastback Coupe
1979 Vauxhall Astra
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Dart was introduced in 1960. The Demon was a 2-door fastback coupe version of the Dart released in 1971.

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1974 Volkswagen Golf
By The original uploader was Spurzem at German Wikipedia. (Transferred from de.wikipedia to Commons.), via Wikimedia Commons
The '70s model that appears in this image is called the __________?
1976 Mini Mark IV
1974 Volkswagen Golf
1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
1975 Ford Ranchero
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Since its inception in 1974, the Golf has gone from strength to strength. In fact, Volkswagen’s tagline, ‘The People’s Car’ easily moved from the aging Beetle to this hatchback.

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1979 Volkswagen Jetta
By Charles01, from Wikimedia Commons
This vehicle is a ___________?
1974 Jeep Wagoneer
1970 AMC Gremlin V8
1971 Rolls Royce Corniche
1979 Volkswagen Jetta
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Essentially a Golf with rear storage space making it a sedan instead of a hatchback, the Jetta first appeared in 1979.

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1976 Ford Fiesta
By Charlie from United Kingdom (1976-83 Ford Fiesta first generation), via Wikimedia Commons
This model, which is still around today, was first marketed in the mid-70s. Can you name it?
1976 Chrysler Avenger
1976 Ford Fiesta
1975 BMW 315 Sedan
1973 Buick Apollo
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Fiesta was originally made for the European and other world markets with the model first produced in 1976. It remains a popular model today.

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1971 Rolls Royce Corniche I
By nakhon100 (Rolls Royce Corniche Coupé) , via Wikimedia Commons
Name this luxury vehicle, please.
1978 Holden Berlina VK
1975 Chrysler Centura
1971 Rolls Royce Corniche I
1976 Honda Accord
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Designed by Bill Allen, the Corniche from Rolls Royce was produced for a 16-year period from 1971 to 1996. It was an advancement on the Silver Shadow and was available as either a 2-door coupe or 2-door convertible.

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1975 Audi  50
By Vetatur Fumare (1975 Audi 50 LS), via Wikimedia Commons
Do you have any idea what the make and name of the vehicle depicted here is?
1976 Mini Mark IV
1975 Audi 50
1975 Ford Ranchero
1970 Dodge Challenger
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Contesting the supermini segment, the Audi 50 was a small, three-door hatchback. Produced between 1975 and 1979, the 50 was sold only in Europe. With a four-speed manual gearbox, it had three different engine options, the biggest of which was a 1.3-liter.

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1970 Dodge Challenger
By sv1ambo (1970 Dodge Challenger R/T), via Wikimedia Commons
Which powerful car is shown in this image?
1970 Dodge Challenger
1973 Buick Apollo
1970 Ford Mustang
1974 Volkswagen Golf
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Challenger was first introduced in 1970 as a muscle car. The top of the range model from this era was powered by a 6.98-liter Chrysler Hemi engine.

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1974 Toyota Land Cruiser
By Mic from Reading - Berkshire, United Kingdom (Mondial de l'Automobile 2012, Paris - France, via Wikimedia Commons
Can you name this popular vehicle that had a 20-year lifespan?
1976 Ford Fiesta
1976 Mini Mark IV
1974 Toyota Land Cruiser
1975 Ford Ranchero
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Marketed by Toyota between 1974 and 1993, the FJ40 Land Cruiser is considered to be one of their best ever off-road vehicles.

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1976 Tyrrell P34 Six Wheeler
By Ben Sutherland from Forest Hill, London, European Union, via Wikimedia Commons
The vehicle in this image is from the mid 1970s. Can you name it?
1976 Tyrrell P34 Six Wheeler
1975 Ford Ranchero
1974 Volkswagen Golf
1976 Mini Mark IV
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Tyrrell was the only car with six-wheels ever to race in Formula 1. It did so in the 1976 and 1977 season and won a race.

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1976 BMW 315 Sedan
Winding Road Magazine via youtube
Name this 1970s vehicle, please.
1970 AMC Gremlin V8
1975 Ferrari 312T
1979 Vauxhall Astra
1976 BMW 315 Sedan
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The first generation of BMW's famed 3 series was released in 1975 and remained in production until 1983. Over 1.3 million were built and included a convertible model designed with the help of Baur Coachbuilders.

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1970 Chaparral 2J
By Hugh Lunnon from Brighton, UK (IMG_4762) , via Wikimedia Commons
Do you have any idea of the make and model of the vehicle in this image?
1976 Mini Mark IV
1976 BMW 315 Sedan
1974 Volkswagen Beetle
1970 Chaparral 2J
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

With a massive fan on the back and low side skirts, the Chaparral 2J sucked to the tarmac, giving the car incredible downforce and making it two seconds a lap faster than its competitors in the 1970 Can-Am series. It was soon banned.

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1971 Subaru 360
By Clément Bucco-Lechat, from Wikimedia Commons
This is challenging. Can you name this vehicle?
1970 Dodge Challenger
1977 Lincoln Versailles
1974 Jeep Wagoneer
1971 Subaru 360
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The final 360 was produced in 1971 after a production run from 1958. This was the first model produced by Subaru, and over 392,000 were manufactured. The 360 came in several body shapes including 2-door sedan, 2-door convertible as well as a 3-door station wagon.

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1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
By Sicnag (1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof), via Wikimedia Commons
Name this iconic vehicle from the 1970s.
1976 Mini Mark IV
1974 Volkswagen Golf
1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
1975 Ford Ranchero
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Released in 1970, the Ford Mustang Mach 1 was powered by a 5.7-liter V8 engine which produced just over 300 brake horsepower.

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1975 Ford Ranchero
Saabkyle04 via youtube
The ________________ is the vehicle seen in this image.
1976 Mini Mark IV
1974 Volkswagen Golf
1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
1975 Ford Ranchero
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A utility coupe produced by Ford from 1957 to 1979, the Ranchero was actually adapted from a station wagon design. Over 500,000 Rancheros were sold in the 22 years it was produced.

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1976 Mini Mark IV
By dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada (1976 Mini) , via Wikimedia Commons
Can you name the iconic vehicle that appears in this image?
1976 Mini Mark IV
1974 Volkswagen Golf
1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
1975 Ford Ranchero
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

By 1976, the fourth generation of the popular Mini had been introduced. It was available a 2-door saloon, 2-door truck, and 2-door van. The Mark IV was powered by three different engines: a 1000cc, 1,100cc and 1,200cc straight-four engines.

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1978 Dodge Li’l Red Express Truck
By Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA (1978 Dodge Lil' Red Express Pick-Up), via Wikimedia Commons
This one is easy! Can you guess the make and model?
1978 Dodge Li’l Red Express Truck
1977 Ford Ranchero
1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V
1975 Lamborghini Countach
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A 'super truck' of sorts, over 5000 Li’l Red Express Trucks were sold in 1978 and 1979. And it's not difficult to understand why. Not only did it look incredible but it had some serious speed. In fact, the modified 360 cubic inches V-8 engine produced 225 brake horsepower, even more than the Corvettes produced at the time.

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1976 Jeep CJ-7
By dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada (1976 Jeep CJ-7), via Wikimedia Commons
The maker of this vehicle is certainly iconic. Can you name the model though?
1975 Ford Ranchero
1971 Subaru FF1 G
1971 Dodge Dart Demon Fastback Coupe
1976 Jeep CJ-7
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Released between 1976 and 1986, Jeep’s CJ-7 was one of the most popular off-roaders available during those ten years. It had a large, 93.5-inch wheelbase that coupled with a three-speed gearbox meant the Jeep went places other 4x4s had trouble getting to. The top of the range CJ-7 was powered by a 304 cubic inch V8.

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1973 Buick Apollo
By Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA (1973 Buick Apollo) , via Wikimedia Commons
Are you able to identify this car in the image?
1974 Lamborghini Countach
1975 BMW 1502
1973 Buick Apollo
1974 Volkswagen Golf
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Produced between 1973 and 1975, the Apollo from Buick was available as a 2-door coupe and hatchback and a 4-door sedan. The most powerful engine option available to the Apollo was a 350 cubic inch 5.7-liter V8.

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1975 Chrysler Centura
By Sicnag (1975 Chrysler KB Centura GL Sedan) , via Wikimedia Commons
Can you name the make and model of this vehicle?
1975 Chrysler Centura
1971 De Tomaso Pantera
1974 Volkswagen Beetle
1974 Mini Mark IV
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Centura featured as a model of Chrysler Australia from 1975 to 1978. This four-door was a front-wheel drive, front engine sedan. Essentially, it was a modified Chrysler 180 that featured three engine options from 2.0-liters to 3.5.-liters.

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1971 Honda Life
By Rainmaker47, from Wikimedia Commons
The vehicle pictured here is a _________?
1971 Toyota Celica
1971 Honda Life
1979 Volkswagen Jetta
1976 Mini Mark IV
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Produced between 1971 and 2014 and over five generations, the Honda Life is a name badge used on city cars and microvans produced by Honda. The first generation included a 2 or 4 door hatchback with just a 350cc engine!

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1975 Ferrari 312T
By Gillfoto, from Wikimedia Commons
A winner from the late 1970's. Can you name it?
1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
1975 Ferrari 312T
1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
1975 Audi 50
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Incredibly, this Ferrari was used in Formula 1 from 1975 to 1980 with minor upgrades each year. It won 27 races, three driver's crowns, and four constructors championships. Not only a classic but a phenomenal winner.

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1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V
By Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA (1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V), via Wikimedia Commons
Can you identify this car?
1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V
1976 Jeep CJ-7
1970 Dodge Challenger
1970 Toyota 2000GT
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

At 5.8 meters, the Mark V was certainly a long car, especially for a 2-door coupe. Built between 1977 and 1979, the Mark V had two powerplant options, a 6.6-liter V8 or a 7.5-liter V8. 228,262 were sold in three years, making the Mark V the most sold model of the Mark series.

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1970 Toyota 2000GT
By OSX, from Wikimedia Commons
Name the sports car in this image, please.
1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
1976 Mini Mark IV
1976 Tyrrell P34 Six Wheeler
1970 Toyota 2000GT
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Only 351 2000GT's were produced by Toyota between 1967 and 1970. This two-door fastback sportscar was designed in conjunction with Yamaha. It came with either a 2.0 or 2.3-liter engine and with a 5-speed manual or 3-speed automatic gearbox.

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1974 Jeep Wagoneer
By Niels de Wit from Lunteren, The Netherlands , via Wikimedia Commons
Do you know the make and model of the automobile shown in the image?
1978 Dodge Li’l Red Express Truck
1974 Jeep Wagoneer
1971 Subaru Leone
1974 Toyota Land Cruiser
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The first luxury 4x4s sold by Jeep, Wagoneers were produced for a period of 28 years, from 1963 to 1991. Even though this was a massive vehicle, the 4x4 performed admirably off-road and even won the Sno*Drift Rally of 1974.

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1970 Suzuki Jimny
By Rainmaker47, from Wikimedia Commons
So can you identify this vehicle?
1971 Subaru 360
1970 Suzuki Jimny
1976 Volkswagen Golf GTI
1971 Rolls Royce Corniche I
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A small off-road option, the Jimny has been produced by Suzuki since the 1970s with the third generation of the marque currently available. The Jimny offers either two-wheel or four-wheel drive and a range of power plant options with the 1.4-liter being the biggest.

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1971 De Tomaso Pantera
By Sicnag (1971 DeTomaso Pantera) , via Wikimedia Commons
Do you have any idea of the make and model of this vehicle?
1978 Holden Berlina VK
1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
1976 Chrysler Avenger
1971 De Tomaso Pantera
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Apprearing in Gran Turismo Sport, this Italian car was produced in 1971 and built for a period of 20 years. In total, 7260 such 2-door mid-engined coupes were produced.

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1970 AC Gremlin
Jay Leno's Garage via youtube
The vehicle in the image is a ___________?
1979 Vauxhall Astra
1974 Volkswagen Golf
1970 AC Gremlin
1975 Ford Ranchero
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The American Motors Corporation produced the subcompact class Gremlin between 1970 and 1978. A number of models were produced, but it was the Gremlin powered by either a 5.0-liter or 6.6-liter V8 that are considered to be muscle cars.

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1979 Vauxhall Astra
By Charlie from United Kingdom (1979-84 Opel Kadett D (abandoned)), via Wikimedia Commons
Name the make and model of the car in this image, please.
1970 Toyota 2000GT
1979 Vauxhall Astra
1976 Tyrrell P34 Six Wheeler
1976 Mini Mark IV
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

First released in the United Kingdom in 1979, the Astra is exactly the same as the Opel version except it is a right-hand drive car. Currently in its seventh generation, this vehicle has proved a popular selling both for Vauxhall and Opel.

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1975 BMW 1502
By OldPhil, from Wikimedia Commons
This one's easy! What vehicle is pictured in this image?
1970 Volkswagen Beetle
1970 AC Gremlin
1975 BMW 1502
1976 Mini Mark IV
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

An economy model in the 02 series, the BMW 1502 first entered production in 1975. Powered by a 1.5-liter engine, the 1502 was marketed until 1977, even though production on the rest of the 02 range was stopped in 1975.

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1978 Holden Berlina VK
By Sicnag (1979 Holden VB Commodore Sedan) , via Wikimedia Commons
A tough one! Can you name this vehicle?
1974 Toyota Land Cruiser
1976 Honda Accord
1976 Lamborghini Countach
1978 Holden Berlina VK
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

First introduced in 1978 and still marketed in Australia today as part of the Holden lineup, the Berlina name has been associated with the Commodore model for many years. The VK was marketed from 1984 to 1986. Over 135,000 were sold in a two-year period.

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1971 Toyota Celica
By Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand (1971 Toyota Celica), via Wikimedia Commons
Name this very popular car from the 1970s, especially in Japan and Europe.
1976 Honda Accord
1978 Holden Berlina VK
1971 De Tomaso Pantera
1971 Toyota Celica
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Seven generations of the Toyota Celica were produced between 1971 and 2006. A very popular sports car, the Celica had some excellent racing pedigree and took place in both track racing as well as rallying.

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1976 Volkswagen Golf GTI
By Fiver, der Hellseher , from Wikimedia Commons
Name this iconic vehicle from the 1970s.
1971 Dodge Colt
1971 Rolls Royce Corniche I
1975 Ford Ranchero
1976 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Volkswagen started the 'hot hatch' revolution with the introduction of the Golf GTI in 1976. This was a Golf Mk 1 with a high-performance engine and instantly became a hit.

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1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
By Spanish Coches (1970-72 Chevrolet Monte Carlo) , via Wikimedia Commons
This vehicle is a _________?
1973 Buick Apollo
1975 BMW 1502
1975 Audi 50
1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Introduced by Chevrolet in 1970, early models of the Monte Carlo are considered to be luxury muscle cars. This model competed for market share against the Pontiac Grand Prix and Buick Riviera.

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1971 Chevrolet Vega
Vegavairbob at English Wikipedia, from Wikimedia Commons
Are you able to identify this vehicle?
1971 Subaru FF1 G
1976 Chrysler Avenger
1971 Chevrolet Vega
1976 Ford Fiesta
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Competing in the subcompact segment, the Vega was produced by Chevrolet between 1971 and 1977. It was available as a hatchback, wagon, notchback, and panel delivery vehicle. Over 2 million Vegas were sold during its production run.

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1976 Honda Accord
By Georgy90, from Wikimedia Commons
The vehicle in this image is a __________?
1971 Chevrolet Vega
1975 Ferrari 312T
1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
1976 Honda Accord
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

First produced in 1976, the Honda Accord is currently in its ninth generation and forms part of the full-size car market. It is a top seller in the United States and sells over 300,000 vehicles a year almost every year. The best sales year ever recorded was in 1990.

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1971 Subaru FF1 G
WasabiCars via youtube
Name this vehicle, please.
1971 Subaru FF1 G
1971 Dodge Colt
1976 Tyrrell P34 Six Wheeler
1975 BMW 1502
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Built between 1971 and 1972, the FF1 G was a subcompact vehicle available in a number of body styles including 2-door coupe, 4-door sedan or 5-door wagon. It was designed by Shinroku Momose.

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1971 Subaru Leone
By CYS02663 (Japanese Wikipedia), via Wikimedia Commons
Name this vehicle that was first marketed at the beginning of the 1970s.
1971 Subaru Leone
1970 Chaparral 2J
1974 Volkswagen Golf
1970 Toyota 2000GT
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Marketed in the compact car segment, the Leone was manufactured between 1971 and 1994. The Leone (meaning lion) was powered by a range of Boxter engines and owners had the option of four-wheel drive. This vehicle came in a variety of body options including station wagon, hatchback coupe, and sedan.

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1977 Lincoln Versailles
By Jeremy from Sydney, Australia (1977 Lincoln Versailles) , via Wikimedia Commons
Please tell us the name of the vehicle in this image.
1971 Honda Life
1977 Lincoln Versailles
1978 Dodge Li’l Red Express Truck
1976 Jeep CJ-7
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Lincoln marketed the Versailles in the luxury compact car segment from 1977 to 1980. At the time, the Versailles, named after the famous French palace, was the smallest Lincoln model produced and remained so up until the introduction of the LS in 2000.

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1971 Dodge Colt
Tom's Turbo Garage via youtube
The vehicle that appears in this image is a _______?
1976 Mini Mark IV
1971 Subaru Leone
1974 Toyota Land Cruiser
1971 Dodge Colt
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Marketed between 1971 and 1994, the Colt was actually built by Mitsubishi Motors and marketed by Dodge in the United States. There were seven generations of it altogether.

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1976 Chrysler Avenger
By Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand (1976 Hillman Avenger), via Wikimedia Commons
Marketed in Europe, can you name this car?
1975 Audi 50
1979 Vauxhall Astra
1971 Subaru Leone
1976 Chrysler Avenger
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

First marketed in Europe as the Hillman Avenger, this four-door small family car received Chrysler branding from 1976 to 1979. Interestingly, from 1971 to 1973, before it received its Chrysler badge for the European market, it was sold in America as the Plymouth Cricket. Three models of the Avenger were available to the motoring public - LS, GL, and GLS

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