Pub. 58 2017-2018 Issue 3

A:The 1907Thomas sported a 571 cu. in. (9.2liter) engine. Q: What U.S. production car had the largest 4 cylinder engine? A: 1969. Q: In what model year did Cadillac introduce the first electric sunroof? A: The “Madam X”, a custom coach designed by Earl and built by Fleetwood.The sedan featured a retractable landau top above the rear seat. Q: In January 1930, Cadillac debuted it’sV16 ina car named for a theatrical version of a 1920’s film seen by Harley Earl while designing the body, What’s that name? A: 1970Gremlin, (AMC). Q: What car was reportedly designed on the back of a Northwest Airlines airsickness bag and released on April Fool’s Day, 1970? A: The official name of the mascot of Rolls Royce, she is the lady on top of their radiators. Also known as “Nellie in her nighty”. Q: What is the Spirit of Ecstasy? A: The shape of founder Cecil Kimber’s dining table. MG stands forMorris Garages. A: 1933 Q:Whatwas the inspiration for MG’s famed octagon-shaped badge? Q: In what ye a r d id t he “double-R” Rolls Royce badge change from red to black? A:TheDodge Brothers. Q: What automaker’s first logo incorporated the Star of David? A: The 1915 Scripps-Booth Model C. The car also was the first with electric door latches. Q:Whatcarwasthefirsttoplace the horn button in the center of the steering wheel? A: They were first used on the 1947 Packard line. Q: What was the first car to use power operated seats? A: Royce Hailey’s Pig Stand opened inDallas in 1921. Q: Where was the first drive- in restaurant? Q: What’s the only car to appear simultaneously on the covers of Time and Newsweek? A:TheMustang.