Which Iconic Car Are You Meant to Drive?

By: Torrance Grey
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Which Iconic Car Are You Meant to Drive?
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About This Quiz

Cars: Since the early 20th century, perhaps nothing else had become such an expression of personality. Of course, back in the day, there was only one car that the average person could afford to own, the Ford Model T, and it only came in one color: black. Times have changed since then; automobiles now come in a dizzying array of body types and colors, two kinds of transmissions, and extras from powerful engines to convertible roofs. 

Of course, many people don't have carte blanche to choose a car that fits their personality. Most of us are limited by our budget, which explains the proliferation of four-cylinder, four-door passenger cars on the road. Often white, because that neutral color tends to assure a higher resale value when it's time to sell. But hey, we can dream, can't we? You've almost certainly put some thought into what you'd drive if money were no object. 

We've crafted a quiz to help you with those musings, to match your personality to an iconic car. None of these are the cars of the past few years; they're all classics which have stood the test of time. (Hey, who needs dual airbags in their imaginary ride!) But none are as old as the Model T or the Chrysler DeSoto, either -- our choices are from the golden years of cars, the 1960s through the 1990s. So buckle up and find out you're meant to drive!

Do you like to drive?
Oh, yeah! Especially fast.
I like a long road trip.
It's mostly a convenience for me.
Sometimes I bike instead, I like the fresh air and saving gas.

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How many friends would you say you have?
Really, only one close and loyal confidant
I have a HUGE social circle, but only a few tight friends.
I feel like I have plenty of friends.
My family are my closest friends.

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How would your closest friends describe you?
Lots of fun
Hardworking
A true original
Still a bit of a mystery, after all this time

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What kind of movies do you like?
Action movies
Dramas and dark thrillers
Comedies
Documentaries

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What kind of books do you like?
The classics of literature
Biographies and history
Spy thrillers and crime novels
I don't have enough time to read; I barely get to the movies.

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How would you describe your approach to finances?
I live very cheaply, so once in a while I can enjoy something great.
My credit cards are maxed out.
I get the bills paid, with little left over for savings.
Comfortable, thank you

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At your place of work, what hangs on the wall to tell people who you are?
A photo of me with a celebrity or prominent figure
Photos I took myself on my travels
A framed diploma or professional certification
A photo of me with my family

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Do you get along with your boss or supervisor?
No, I hate being told what to do.
We're almost like colleagues, so yes.
I work solely for myself.
I think he or she might be a little threatened by my superior work ethic, tbh.

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If it's late at night and the streets are empty, do you run red lights?
I run red lights even in the daytime, when there are cars around!
Oh, yeah ... I look both ways and I'm off!
No, just in case. Who wants to pay a ticket?
I'm more likely to be lost in thought and not realize the light's turned green.

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What's your approach to fashion?
Classic styles, clean lines, nothing cheap or sweatshop-made
Classic but casual: Levi's, Converse, Carhartt, etc.
I always dress to impress, even if nothing big is scheduled that day.
I shop at thrift stores and keep things until they wear out.

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What kind of dog would suit you best?
A striking large breed like a Great Dane
A hiking companion like an Australian shepherd or Lab
A smart terrier, like a Jack Russell
I'm more of a cat person.

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If you had to choose an exotic pet, what would it be?
A potbellied pig -- they're smart and endearing.
A tiger, for the wow factor
A sloth -- they're low-maintenance.
An Arabian or Thoroughbred horse

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Are you happy with your level of education?
Yes, I achieved all my aims.
No, and I might go back to school someday.
Not really. School bored me, but I'd like to have the greater earning capacity that more school would have allowed.
Education is a lifelong process; I'm always reading books and watching documentaries.

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What are your feelings about monogamy?
I'm happily settled down with one person.
I like to play the field.
I'm sometimes tempted to stray.
I think monogamy is an unrealistic ideal.

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Are you close to your family of origin (parents and siblings)?
I'm a bit of a black sheep.
Yes, we have strong bonds.
We try, but they don't always "get" me.
We fight a lot, but back each other up in times of trouble.

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How many children do you have/want?
One, and that was kind of an accident.
One or two, NOT by accident
More than two
I don't intend to have children.

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How would you deal with a co-worker who's been spreading gossip about you?
No one knows any gossip about me. I'm very discreet.
One-on-one talk; maybe it gets physical if they're not sorry.
Address it in front of everyone, using humor to defuse the situation, and hopefully making them look bad.
Ignore them. It's probably all true, and more!

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What kind of home would you most like?
A mountaintop house with a great view
A brownstone in a city
A country home with some acreage
A cottage at the edge of a forest

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What kind of decor does your current home have?
Lots of furniture or art passed down from previous generations
Comfortable furniture and lots of family photos
A lot of IKEA stuff, partly hidden under the mess I make
Secondhand stuff, and maybe a bike rack on the wall

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What were your grades like in school?
Straight A's
Mostly A's and B's (PE was a weak spot)
B's with a few C's thrown in
All over the map -- A's when I applied myself; D's and F's other times.

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Which of these is closest to the vehicle you drive now?
A pickup truck
An aging European car
A "sporty" but economical car
An older VW

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How do you like to work out?
Cross-fit or weightlifting
Basketball or softball with friends
Long walks are enough for me
Riding my bicycle

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If money were no object, where would you go on vacation?
London, for all the museums and theater
Monte Carlo, to gamble
An European capital, to look at historical sites
To a tropical beach, where I'd just relax

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Which social media site can't you do without?
Instagram
YouTube
Facebook
I'm not a fan of social media.

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Do you work on your car yourself?
Oh yes; I'm a born mechanic.
I enjoy tinkering with it, but sometimes I get in over my head.
No, I take it to an independent mechanic's shop.
My car gets regular dealership service.

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Which sport do you most like to watch?
Football
Basketball
Baseball
The Olympics

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If you could have been an Olympian, which event would you have pursued?
Downhill skiing
Track and field
Swimming
Fencing

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If you had to relocate, which of these cities would most tempt you?
Boston
New York City
Denver
Las Vegas

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What's a typical breakfast for you?
Just coffee, usually after 10 a.m.
Something quick, like a toaster waffle or cereal
Some kind of eggs, maybe an omelet
A full breakfast: bacon or sausage, eggs, toast, juice and coffee (or tea)

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The best color for a car is ...
Red!
An understated silver
A cheerful primary color
It's what's under the hood that counts!

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