Can You Identify These Flashy Cars From the '70s?

By: Teresa McGlothlin
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Can You Identify These Flashy Cars From the '70s?
Image: Pixabay by Oldiefan

About This Quiz

Auto enthusiasts everywhere will rejoice to see these flashy cars from the '70s again. Though they are only photos, some of them are so appealing, you might want to picture yourself sitting behind the wheel. As the world's automotive needs changed in the '70s, the automotive industry followed suit and put out cars that both turned heads and considered fuel efficiency. Many classics received makeovers, and many new models were introduced. 

As we go through this quiz, we're going to take you back to the school of vehicular pizzazz of the 1970s. When you see the image, try to listen to your gut instincts before making your choice. Although we've thrown a few more obscure cars into the mix, we think you should be able to recognize most of them before you see our checkered flag drop. If you find yourself stuck in the mud, don't be afraid to use the hint. 

From economy cars to pony cars, the '70s were full of experimentation on the road. Former muscle cars turned into small fastbacks, and brand new sports cars were born. Out of 40 cars from the '70s, how many do you think you can correctly name? We think you'll do better than you imagine!

Chevrolet Chevelle
Wiki Commons by Sicnag
Can you choose the correct name of this flashy '70s muscle car?
Chevrolet Chevelle
Ford Thunderbird
Dodge Charger
Pontiac GTO
Datsun 240Z 1970
Wiki Commons by Morio
What is the name of this sporty Japanese car that enjoyed American success?
Honda Prelude
Datsun 240Z
Toyota Celica
Mitsubishi Galant
1971 Dodge Challenger
Wiki Commons by Sicnag
If you really wanted to turn heads in the '70s, you would have driven this car. What is it?
Chevrolet Camaro
Dodge Challenger
Ford Mustang
AMC Gremlin

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1979 Pontiac Trans Am
WikiCommons via Greg Gjerdingen
In the '70s, this car was the very definition of flashy. Which is it?
Buick Skylark
Dodge Charger
Dodge Coronet
Pontiac Trans Am
Lincoln Continental
Wiki Commons By Mr.choppers
Nothing had more '70s style than this car. Can you name it?
Lincoln Continental
Pontiac Firebird
Lancia Stratos
Ford Fairmont
1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
WikiCommons via Sicnag
Which name was given to this '70s pony car with competitors like the Corvette?
AMC AMX
Plymouth Barracuda
Mercury Cougar
Mazda RX-7

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Mercury Capri
Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA via Wiki Commons
This car was the European version of the Ford Mustang. What is it?
Mercury Capri
Ford Escort
Mercury Sable
Lincoln Mark V
1971 Ford Torino
Wiki Commons by More Cars
Which car is named for a town in Italy nicknamed "the Italian Detroit"?
Ford Torino
Fiat X1/9
Stutz Blackhawk
Aston Marin V8 Vantage
1974 Chevy Corvette Stingray
Wiki Commons by Robert Spinello/vegavairbob
It was born in the '60s, but it got really snazzy in the '70s. Which car do you see here?
Ford Pinto
Cadillac Eldorado
Porche 914
Chevrolet Corvette

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1973 Pontiac Grand Prix
Wiki Commons by Greg Gjerdingen
Do you know what this beefy General Motors number is named?
Pontiac Grand Prix
Chevrolet Camaro
Pontiac GTO
Buick Regal
Porsche 914
N914 via Wiki Commons
What's the name of this flashy but cute foreign car?
Volkswagen Golf
Toyota Corolla
Porche 914
Honda Accord
1974 Pontiac GTO
WikiCommons
This flashy car is sometimes called "The Goat," but what is it really named?
AMC Rebel
Pontiac GTO
Reliant Robin
Ford GT

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1979 Fiat X 19
Wiki Commons by Riley
Which name is the right name for this Italian two-seater?
Renault Alliance
Cadillac El Dorado
Fiat X1/9
Ford Torino
Mazda RX-7
Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand via Wiki Commons
Can you name this eye-catching car that was born in 1978?
Mazda RX-7
Datsun 240Z
Honda Civic
Toyota Camry
1971 Toyota Celica
By Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand (1971 Toyota Celica), via Wikimedia Commons
It was sold until 2006, but do you recognize this '70s version?
Mazda RX-7
Toyota Celica
AMC Hornet
Ford Pinto

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1978 BMW M1
Anna from Grassau, Deutschland1 via Wiki Commons
Which car was designed in Italy, but built in Germany for only three years?
BMW M1
Fiat Spyder
Volkswagen Beetle
Renault Fuego
1970 Oldsmobile 442 W30
Wiki Commons by Sicnag
The third generation of this American car was born in the '70s. What is it?
Pontiac Grand Am
Ford Thunderbird
Mazda 626
Oldsmobile 442
Plymouth Barracuda 1972
n/a
Can you identify the hardtop fastback in this photo?
Oldsmobile Delta 88
Plymouth Barracuda
Dodge Charger
Lincoln Mark V

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Ford Maverick
Wiki Commons by Jeremy
Do you know the name of this flashy car that was only made for seven years?
Ford Maverick
Buick Riviera
Lincoln Mark V
Chevrolet Malibu
Lamborgini Countach LP400
Wiki Commons by Matthew Lamb
There were only 1,983 of this car ever made. What is its name?
Chevrolet Vega
Oldsmobile Toronado
Cadillac Eldorado
Lamborghini Countach
Lancia Stratos
Wiki Commons by Matti Blume
A used version of this car recently sold for $475,000! Do you know its name?
Lancia Stratos
Lamborgini Countach
Aston Martin Vanquish
Fiat X1/9

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage
YouTube
The car in this photo was only made for three years. Can you choose the correct name?
Chevrolet Impala
Ford Maverick
Aston Martin V8 Vantage
BMW 325i
Cadillac Eldorado 1973
n/a
Can you name the large and in charge car in this photo?
Cadillac Eldorado
Lincoln Continental
Ford Grand Torino
Chevrolet Kingswood
Buick Riviera
Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA via Wiki Commons
Few '70s cars had as much pizzazz as this one. What is it?
Oldsmobile Cutlass
Buick Riviera
Chevrolet Nova
Aston Marin V8 Vantage

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1973 Oldsmobile Toronado Custom
Wiki Commons by Illegitimate Barrister
Which name was given to this two-door coupe?
Plymouth Valiant
AMC Pacer
Buick Skylark
Oldsmobile Toronado
Ford Thunderbird
Thunderbird73 via Wiki Commons
The Beach Boys had fun until daddy took which car away?
Ford Thunderbird
Chevrolet Monza
Ford Mustang
Dodge Neon
1970 Chevy Monte Carlo
Wiki Commons by Greg Gjerdingen
We're betting you don't know the name of this flashy car, or do you?
Ford GT
Mercury Lynx
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Lamborghini Countach

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1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V
By Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA (1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V), via Wikimedia Commons
This car was marketed by the Ford Motor Company in the '70s. Which name is the right one?
Ford Fairlane
Toyota Corolla
Lincoln Mark V
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
1971 Plymouth Road Runner
WikiCommons via Greg Gjerdingen
Can you correctly name this flashy mid-size car?
Plymouth Road Runner
Chevrolet Vega
Ford Fiesta
AMC Gremlin
1970 AMC Rebel
WikiCommons via Greg Gjerdingen
It has siblings named Rambler and Matador, but what is the name of this model?
Mazda RX-7
Ford Focus
AMC Rebel
Dodge Challenger

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Nissan Laurel 1972
Wiki Commons by TTTNIS
The last year for this car was 2002, but can you name this '70s version?
Nissan Laurel
Subaru Brat
Toyota Celica
Dodge Demon
Chevrolet Vega
Wiki Commons by Barnstarbob
What is the name of the 1971 Motor Trend Car of the Year award winner?
Chevrolet Vega
Datsun Bluebird
Porsche 914
Lincoln Continental
1970 Ford Falconon
Wiki Commons by sv1ambo
1970 was last year this car was sold in North America. What car is it?
Pontiac GTO
Ford GT
Dodge Colt
Ford Falcon

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Fiat Spider 1970
Wiki Commons by Lothar Spurzem
Do you know the name of this sporty foreign convertible?
Fiat Spider
BMW M1
Renault Alliance
Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Nissan Skyline 1970s
Wiki Commons by Tennen-Gas
It might look tough, but what is this car's dreamy name?
Alpha Romeo Brera
Chevrolet Chevelle
Ford Falcon
Nissan Skyline
1969 Mazda Cosmo
Charles01 via Wiki Commons
In 2015, this '70s car sold for more than $100,000 at auction. Can you name it?
Dodge Charger
Mazda Cosmo
Chevrolet Chevette
AMC Rambler

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1974 Ford Escort Mark II
Wiki Commons by sv1ambo
This car was only sold in Europe until 1970; then it was a North American hit. What is it called?
Ford Escort
Nissan Pulsar
Eagle Talon
Toyota Supra
1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Wiki Commons by Rex Gray
What is this version of a classic American car named?
Chevrolet Corvette
Ford Mustang Mach I
Nissan Skyline
AMC Matador
Honda Accord
Charlie from United Kingdom via Wiki Commons
This car brought flashy to a smaller size. Which car name is the right one?
Toyota Supra
Honda Accord
Nissan Juke
AMC Rebel

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