Can You Identify These '60s Cars from a Black and White Photo?

By: Robin Tyler
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Can You Identify These '60s Cars from a Black and White Photo?
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About This Quiz

The 1960s were an interesting time. Think about it: The '60s saw the height of the Cold War which reached fever pitch during the Cuban missile crisis. It also saw different music genres explode. What about the birth of the hippie movement? Yes, the '60s can be remembered for many things including its cars.

Perhaps one of the most important outcomes from motoring in this decade was the birth of the pony car or the muscle car as we affectionately know them today. Now, many people will dispute what the first muscle car in the world was and we not going to get into a discussion about that. 

What we do know is that a certain model released by one of America's biggest brands in 1964 is perhaps the most iconic muscle car ever made. And today, its legacy lives on. Other brands soon followed and by the late '60s, if you didn't have a muscle car, you just weren't part of the young "in" crowd.

But there were many other excellent cars marketed during this decade and today, many of them are sought after.

So we have prepared a list of cars from the '60s for you to identify, and only from a black and white image. 

Can you dig it?

1965 Volkswagen Beetle
Smoky Mountain Traders
Name this classic from the '60s.
1965 Volkswagen Beetle
1960 Mini Cooper S
1963 Aston Martin DB5
1960 Fiat 500D
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Although it had been in production for close to 30 years, 1965 saw major changes for the Beetle with the introduction of larger windows, which gave it a more modern look.

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1960 Mini Cooper S
eurocarnews
A true motoring legend, can you name the vehicle in this image?
1965 Volkswagen Beetle
1960 Mini Cooper S
1963 Aston Martin DB5
1960 Fiat 500D
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

One of the most loved models of the original Mini, the Cooper S was the brainchild of Formula One team owner, John Cooper. This essentially was a performance Mini with far more power, better brakes and carburetors.

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1963 Aston Martin DB5
WorldAutoMotors
This car was favored by a legendary super spy in the 1960s. Can you name it?
1965 Volkswagen Beetle
1960 Mini Cooper S
1963 Aston Martin DB5
1960 Fiat 500D
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This sports car in the grand tourer class instantly became a classic when released in 1963. It did of course help that none other than James Bond drove a DB5 in a number of classic Bond films. It was available as both a 2-door convertible and 2-door hardtop.

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1960 Fiat 500 D
Cameron Jenks
Ah! What a cutie! Can you name this car?
1965 Volkswagen Beetle
1960 Mini Cooper S
1963 Aston Martin DB5
1960 Fiat 500D
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Over 3,8 million units of the Fiat 500 were produced from 1957 to 1971. The first model made in the 1960s, the 500 D featured a bigger engine than the early models (upgraded to 500cc) as well as "suicide" doors.

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1964 Ford Mustang
Pacific Motorcars
A true '60s classic. Everybody wanted one then and everybody wants one today! Can you name it?
1964 Ford Mustang
1960 Mini Cooper S
1963 Aston Martin DB5
1965 Volkswagen Beetle
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Arguably the most iconic muscle car ever, the Mustang was first released in 1964. It proved one of the most popular debuts ever and within a year, 400,000 units had been sold which quadrupled Ford’s sale estimates.

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1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Lou Costabile
What a beauty! But do you know the make and model?
1965 Volkswagen Beetle
1960 Fiat 500D
1964 Ford Mustang
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

One of the most famous marques of the Corvette is the Mk II Stingray, produced between 1963 and 1967. This classic had either a 2-speed automatic gearbox or 3-speed manual with a range of engine options including small and big block V8s.

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1968 Audi  100
Drive7
A little tougher this one. The vehicle in this image is a/an _________?
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
1968 Audi 100
1963 Aston Martin DB5
1964 Ford Mustang
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This mid-sized luxury car formed part of the Audi fleet from 1968 to 1994. Early versions of the 100 were available as either a 2-door or 4-door saloon or a 2-door coupe.

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1969 Nissan Fairlady
xboxgamer969
Beautiful! But do you know the make and model?
1968 Audi 100
1960 Mini Cooper S
1965 Volkswagen Beetle
1969 Nissan Fairlady
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This two-door, two-seater sports car was first marketed by Nissan in 1969. It is one of the great classic Japanese sports cars.

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1962 Mercedes Benz 300 SL
Goodwood Road & Racing
This legendary model is a _______?
1962 Mercedes Benz 300 SL
1969 Nissan Fairlady
1968 Audi 100
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A true classic from the '50s and '60s, the 300 SL started life as a racing car in 1952 but soon became a production car in 1954 as a two-door coupe. The 300 SL became instantly recognizable thanks to its gullwing doors. Just over 3,200 of the coupe and roadster were built up until 1963.

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1963 Jeep Wagoneer
Rated Red
Can you identify the vehicle in the image?
1963 Aston Martin DB5
1963 Jeep Wagoneer
1962 Mercedes Benz 300 SL
1969 Nissan Fairlady
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The first luxury 4x4 sold by Jeep, Wagoneers were produced for a period of 28 years, from 1963 to 1991. The first generation shared much with the Jeep Gladiator and was available as both a 2-door or 4-door model.

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1964 Chevrolet El Camino
239JJ
Cool vehicle, right? Do you know what it is?
1963 Jeep Wagoneer
1969 Nissan Fairlady
1965 Chevrolet El Camino
1962 Mercedes Benz 300 SL
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Throughout their history, Chevrolet has produced some incredible models with the El Camino certainly one of them. It was available in a number of body options including as a utility vehicle and a coupe.

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1968 Peugeot 504
friedchicken
Name this classic.
1964 Chevrolet El Camino
1968 Peugeot 504
1965 Volkswagen Beetle
1964 Ford Mustang
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Not many people know but Peugeot are actually the oldest car manufacturers in the world. Their most popular model, the 504, was produced between 1968 and 1983 and is the company's highest selling model.

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1965 Toyoto Corolla
Yanco57
Please identify the vehicle in this image.
1968 Peugeot 504
1965 Toyota Corolla
1963 Jeep Wagoneer
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

One of Toyota's longest-running models, the Corolla was first introduced in 1966. A fastback version, the Sprinter, followed in 1968. Early Corollas were powered by a 1000 cc engine.

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1960 Cadillac De Ville
Jamboolio
The name of the vehicle in this image is a ________?
1964 Chevrolet El Camino
1965 Toyota Corolla
1968 Audi 100
1960 Cadillac DeVille
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Certainly an iconic name in American motoring, the Cadillac DeVille was produced starting in 1958. The first generation saw the vehicle into the 1960s and featured extremely pointy tail fins. It was available as either a 2- or 4-door hardtop that seated four people with ease.

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1968 AMC AMX
Vanguard Motor Sales
Name this hulking beast, please.
1960 Cadillac DeVille
1968 AMC AMX
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
1960 Fiat 500 D
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Produced by the American Motors Corporation between 1968 and 1970, the AMX was a GT-style sports car. It featured a 2-door coupe-styled body and had six different engine options, all V8s of varying size. AMX's came with either a four-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission.

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1962 BMW 3200 Coupe
Форсаж авто ТВ
Please identify the make and model of the vehicle in this image.
1968 AMC AMX
1962 BMW 3200 Coupe
1964 Ford Mustang
1960 Cadillac De Ville
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A little over 500 examples of this sports touring car were produced by BMW from 1962 to 1965. The 3200 Coupe was essentially seen as a 2-door grand tourer and was powered by the first-ever V8 car engine produced by the company.

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1966 Mazda Bongo
WorldAutoMotors
Can you name the vehicle in the image?
1962 BMW 3200 Coupe
1969 Nissan Fairlady
1968 Audi 100
1966 Mazda Bongo
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Bongo was available as either a pickup truck or a cabover van. This Mazda stalwart was first released in the 1960s. The first generation was powered by a 780cc rear mounted engine although a 1000cc model was made available in 1968.

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1962 Buick Wildcat
retroolschool
Name this model from an iconic manufacturer.
1963 Jeep Wagoneer
1966 Mazda Bongo
1962 Buick Wildcat
1963 Aston Martin DB5
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Produced from 1962 to 1970, the Wildcat changed in looks pretty much every year. One thing that remained constant was the V8 engines found under the hood

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1966 Lamborghini Miura
Mad9977 Productions
A stunningly beautiful car. But what is it?
1962 Buick Wildcat
1966 Lamborghini Miura
1964 Ford Mustang
1960 Fiat 500 D
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Built between 1966 and 1973, the Miura was updated a number of times during its production. The first version, the P400, received its power from a 3.9-liter V12 engine also produced by Lamborghini.

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1964 Pontiac GTO
Vanguard Motor Sales
With its aggressive looks and stance, this car should be easy to name.
1962 Buick Wildcat
1960 Cadillac De Ville
1966 Lamborghini Miura
1964 Pontiac GTO
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Pontiac produced some iconic names in motoring, and none more so than its GTO. The first models, released in 1964, were available in a convertible, hardtop and coupe. This was a serious muscle car and remains a firm favorite with enthusiasts today.

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1966 Ford GT40
Petrolicious
This car dominated at Le Mans for four years in the mid- to late 1960's. Do you know the make and model?
1964 Pontiac GTO
1966 Ford GT40
1965 Toyota Corolla
1965 Volkswagen Beetle
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The first generation GT40 won the prestigious Le Mans 24-hour endurance race for four straight years from 1966 to 1969, which included filling out the top three positions in 1966. Only 105 were produced.

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1960 Volvo Duett P210
Joshua Cantor
Are you able to identify the vehicle in this image?
1966 Ford GT40
1962 Mercedes Benz 300 SL
1960 Mini Cooper S
1960 Volvo Duett P210
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The second version of the Duett, the P210 was released by Volvo in 1960. It came in two main body styles, a station wagon and a panel van. Some were also released as convertibles. It was powered by a 1.8-liter straight four engine.

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1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
RM Sotheby's
How beautiful. But can you name it?
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
1960 Volvo Duett P210
1963 Jeep Wagoneer
1966 Lamborghini Miura
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Only 39 Ferrari 250 GTOs were produced by the Italian marque between 1962 and 1964. Over its production run, the GTO featured had two engine options, a 3.0-liter and a 4.0-liter V12. The GTO is considered one of the greatest Ferraris ever made.

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1961 Jaguar E-Type
Jay Leno's Garage
Simply stunning ... those lines are perfect. Can you name this classic beauty?
1966 Ford GT40
1961 Jaguar E-Type
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
1960 Fiat 500 D
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This classic British sports car was first made in 1961. Not only did he E-Type look spectacular, but it offered excellent performance and was capable of speeds of up to 150 mph while it covered 0-60 mph in under seven seconds. Over 38,000 of the Series 1 Jaguar, the first produced in the '60s, were made.

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1966 Ford Bronco
Mainly MuscleCars
Name the vehicle featured in this image, please.
1964 Ford Mustang
1964 Pontiac GTO
1961 Jaguar E-Type
1966 Ford Bronco
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The first 4x4 Bronco hit the trails in 1966, and between that year and 1977 proved to be a more than capable off-roader. Blessed with a turning circle of just 33.8 feet, thanks to a wheel base of 92 inches, later models also included a Ford V8 engine with incredible torque. Bronco production ended in 1996 after 30 years, but Ford will reintroduce the model around 2019.

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1962 Chevrolet Nova SS
Chevy Nova
Can you name the vehicle in the picture?
1966 Ford Bronco
1962 Chevrolet Nova SS
1962 BMW 3200 Coupe
1968 Audi 100
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Although the Nova first entered the market in 1962, it was in 1964 that it attained muscle car status thanks to the introduction of a V8 engine. The Nova eventually had the full range of engine options available to its bigger stablemate, the Camaro.

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1966 Dodge Charger
Pawn Stars
Name this aggressive-looking vehicle, please.
1966 Dodge Charger
1966 Mazda Bongo
1962 Chevrolet Nova SS
1969 Nissan Fairlady
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The first version of the Dodge Charger was a 4-seat fastback sedan. It was powered by 5.2-liter V8 as the base engine, although others were available.

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1968 Ford P68
WorldAutoMotors
This one might prove difficult! Can you name the vehicle in this image?
1960 Volvo Duett P210
1966 Dodge Charger
1968 Peugeot 504
1968 Ford P68
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Ford P68, also known as the F3L, was a prototype race car built in the United Kingdom. Despite its incredible looks and racing potential, it proved to be very unstable especially at high speed. It never won a race it entered.

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1960 Pontiac Ventura
Streetside Classics
Are you able to identify this vehicle?
1968 Ford P68
1960 Pontiac Ventura
1960 Mini Cooper S
1962 Mercedes Benz 300 SL
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Produced between 1960 and 1977, the first generation of the Ventura manufactured till 1970 included three body styles - 4-door sedan, 2-door convertible and 2-door hardtop.

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1962 Jeep Gladiator
WorldAutoMotors
Can you name this large vehicle?
1960 Pontiac Ventura
1963 Aston Martin DB5
1962 Jeep Gladiator
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Produced between 1962 and 1971, the Jeep Gladiator was available in both a 4-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive option. Obviously, the 4-wheel drive was far more capable off-road. Suspension options also varied with either a solid front axle or an independent front section. Power plant options changed a number of times through the years.

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1967 Pontiac Firebird
Pacific Classics
Are you able to identify the vehicle in this image?
1963 Jeep Wagoneer
1967 Pontiac Firebird
1962 Jeep Gladiator
1960 Mini Cooper S
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Based on the Chevrolet Camaro chassis, the Pontiac Firebird was its own car and certainly caught the attention in the mid-1960s. The Firebird was powered by a range of engines including straight-six and V8s. Over 82,000 were sold in 1967, the first year of production.

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1961 International Scout
classicdreams2012
This vehicle is a ___________?
1961 International Scout
1967 Pontiac Firebird
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
1963 Aston Martin DB5
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The first generation of this front-engine, rear-wheel drive off-roader was introduced in 1961 and was available as either a 2-door SUV or 2-door pickup. The first generation, the Scout 80, included a fold-down windshield.

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1968 Dodge Super Bee
barnfreshclassics
With its V8 powerplant, this car certainly could shunt along! Do you know the make and model?
1961 International Scout
1968 Dodge Super Bee
1962 BMW 3200 Coupe
1968 Audi 100
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Produced from 1968 to 1971, this muscle car was based on the two-door Coronet. The first version of the Super Bee had three powerplant options, all V8s and including the legendary Hemi powerplant.

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1966 Volvo 140 Series
Auto Video
Can you name this vehicle from the '60s?
1966 Ford Bronco
1962 Chevrolet Nova SS
1968 Dodge Super Bee
1966 Volvo 140 Series
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A range of cars produced in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the 140 series were available as two-door and four-door sedans as well as a five-door station wagon. They were either powered by a 1.8- or 2.0-liter engine.

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1964 Plymouth Barracuda
GatewayClassicCars
An aggressive looker for sure. Can you name it?
1963 Jeep Wagoneer
1966 Volvo 140 Series
1964 Plymouth Barracuda
1962 Mercedes Benz 300 SL
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The 'Cuda quickly became a popular muscle car from its release in 1964. In fact, it debuted two weeks before the Ford Mustang. Of course, later models featuring the Hemi engine are the most sought after.

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1961 - Vauhall Ventora
Raw Classic Cars
This is a tough one! Can you identify the make and model?
1965 Toyota Corolla
1964 Plymouth Barracuda
1960 Volvo Duett P210
1961 Vauxhall Ventura
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The first version of the Ventura, or Victor as it was known, was manufactured for a four-year period from 1957 to 1961. Close to 400,000 were made, each with a 3-speed manual box and a 1.5-liter engine. It was available as a four-door saloon car or a wagon.

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1961 Datsun 320 Pickup
WorldAutoMotors
Which vehicle is featured in this picture?
1962 Mercedes Benz 300 SL
1961 Vauxhall Ventura
1961 Datsun 320 Pickup
1960 Mini Cooper S
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Available as a utility coupe, pickup or van, the 320 was released in 1961 and marketed by Datsun until 1965. It was powered by a 1.2-liter straight four engine.

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1967 Mercury Cougar
Vanguard Motor Sales
Name this stunning vehicle, please.
1961 Datsun 320 Pickup
1967 Mercury Cougar
1961 International Scout
1964 Volkswagen Beetle
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The first generation of the Mercury Cougar was released in 1967 and built until 1970. No doubt, this was a muscle car, available as a 2-door hardtop or convertible and powered by a range of small and big block V8 engines.

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1960 Dodge Regent
Sarka Heidinger
Made for the Canadian market, can you name this vehicle?
1967 Mercury Cougar
1966 Ford GT40
1960 Dodge Regent
1966 Lamborghini Miura
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Regent, produced between 1951 and 1960 was actually built in Canada with the first models essentially a rebadged Plymouth Cranbrook. The last production Regent, released in 1960, was powered by a 5.1-liter V8 engine.

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1968 Mercury Cyclone
RamblinAround
The car in this image is a _____________
1960 Dodge Regent
1968 Mercury Cyclone
1967 Pontiac Firebird
1960 Volvo Duett P210
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A popular muscle car, the Cyclone claimed the title of fastest car of the year with a top speed of 189.22 mph.

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