Central Alberta Vintage Auto Club, Red Deer, AB (2026)

09/02/2026

This week's trivia comes from our monthly newsletter from January of 2022. Enjoy!
TED and ERIC'S AGGRAVATIN’ TRIVIA

1.In 1941, which manufacturer offered interior upgrades to their top of the line luxury models including Navajo (Indian blanket style seats) and Highlander (tartan material interior)?
(a) Cadillac (b) Lincoln (c) Chrysler (d) Packard

2. Rambler was making economy cars in the late 1950’s and several new models were introduced by other manufacturers in 1960 to compete. Which 1960 model outsold all other competing models by a large margin?
(a) Chev Corvair (b) Ford Falcon (c) Plymouth Valiant (d) Studebaker Lark

3. Which Chevrolet body style was available in 1962, not available in 1963 and came back in 1964? (a) Impala 4 door hardtop (b) Chevy II Nova SS 2 door sedan (c) Corvair Monza convertible (d) Impala SS 2 door sedan

4. Budd Engineering Co., best known for truck and railcar development, also did automotive design work and supplied all the bodies for which iconic automobile?
(a) 1934-1937 Chrysler Airflow (b) 1955-1957 Ford t-bird (c) 1959-1960 El Camino
(d) 1965-1967 AMC Marlin

5. In 1961 Lee Iacocca, at that time at Ford, wanted a 2+2 sportier car which became the Mustang. The same Budd company produced a body that would fit on a Falcon chassis but it was rejected by Ford. That same body was reconfigured to fit which other chassis but was not produced even though it would have beat the Mustang to market by 6 months?
(a) Rambler Classic (b) Studebaker Lark(c) Chevrolet Chevy II (d) Plymouth Valiant

6. Which car is considered the first to offer a rear window wiper as a factory option?
(a) 1940 Packard sedan (b) 1949 Nash (c) 1961 Porsche 911 (d)1984 Dodge Caravan

7. In 1952 and 1953, Sears Roebuck sold “Allstate” cars through their catalog and department stores. These were actually which car that had been rebranded?
(a) Henry J (b) Nash Metropolitan (c) Crosley (d) Willys

8. Henry Leland is known as the founder of the Lincoln Motor Co. Earlier in his career he designed and built the engine for which vehicle?
(a) 1901 Olds (b) 1903 Cadillac (c) 1903 Buick (d) 1908 International High Wheeler

9. Where were DeLorean automobiles manufactured?
(a) Detroit, MI. (b) Pomona, CA (c) Dunmurry, Ireland (d) near Paris, France

10. The Volkswagen XL1 is the most fuel efficient vehicle ever produced. Only 250 were made and none of them came to North America. What was actual MPG?
(a) 120 mpg (b) 180 mpg (c) 220 mpg (d) 240 mpg

General Facts: 1.c; 2. b ; 3. b ; 4.b; 5. a; 6. b; 7. a; 8.b; 9. c; 10.d

08/11/2026

Time to get back to Tuesday Trivia. This comes from the October 2021 edition of the Brass Lamp newsletter.

TED and ERIC'S AGGRAVATIN’ TRIVIA
1. To start a 1956 Buick, you pushed the accelerator pedal down firmly and the starter would engage (starterator). What year was this feature introduced on upper priced G.M models?
(a) 1933 (b) 1937 (c) 1953 (d) 1955

2. What was the last year Ford offered a rumble seat?
(a) 1936 (b) 1937 (c) 1939 (d) 1941

3.Which high performance engine did Ford introduce in 1969?
(a) 302 HP (b) 390- 4 bbl (c) 427 “side oiler” (d) 428 Cobra jet

4. Which factory stock vehicle in 1969 set a class record of 212 mph at Bonnyville Salt Flats?
(a) Ford XL 429 (b) Chevrolet Impala 427 (c) Daytona 426 Hemi (d) AMC Rebel SST 343

5. Which American Motors model in 1969 had the highest performance package and posted the quickest dragstrip E.T.?
(a) Rebel Machine (b) Amx Hurst Super Stock (c) Javelin SST (d) SC/Rambler Hurst

6. In 1916, The Woods Motor Vehicle Company was the first US maker to introduce what innovation?
(a) gasoline fired steam car (b) electric car that used brakes to help recharge battery
(c) Electric car with motors at wheels (d) a gasoline/electric hybrid drivetrain

7.The 1966 Dodge Charger body was initially designed for?
(a) To take on the AMC Marlin (b) The body for the 5th generation Turbine engine (c) Introducing the 426 Hemi engine (d) Dodge’s answer to the Plymouth Barracuda

8. What was the first year of production of the GMC Sprint, the equivalent of Chev El Camino?
(a) 1967 (b) 1968 (c) 1969 (d) 1971

9. Which was the first Ford produced front wheel drive vehicle model?
(a) Ford Ta**us (b) Mercury Bobcat (c) Ford Fiesta (d) Ford Festiva

10. Which U.S. car was the first to offer optional full size chrome wheelcovers?
(a) 1932 Hupmobile (b) 1936 Studebaker (c) 1941 Packard
(d) 1948 Nash

General Facts: 1. a ; 2. c ; 3. c ; 4.c; 5. b; 6. d; 7. b; 8.d; 9. c; 10. a ;

06/09/2026

Tuesday Trivia. Test your automotive knowledge.

TED and ERIC'S AGGRAVATIN’ TRIVIA
1. In the early 1950’s, Sears, Roebuck and company sold a vehicle named Allstate. It was produced by which manufacturer ?
(a) Hudson (b) Nash (c) Willys (d) Kaiser Frazier

2. In 1990, Plymouth introduced a “performance oriented” small car called Laser. Chrysler produced it in cooperation with which other manufacturer?
(a) Toyota (b) Nissan (c) Mitsubishi (d) Renault

3. In 1934, Chevrolet introduced their independent front suspension, commonly called knee action. Which other lower priced car also featured IFS that same year?
(a) Studebaker (b) Hudson (c) Dodge (d) Nash

4. 1945 was a short production year for all car makers after returning to production after WWII. Ford produced the most cars, Chevrolet the second most, but which brand was number 3?
(a) Plymouth (b) Nash (c) Packard (d) Hudson

5. In the 1970’s, was there a four door Mark III Lincoln produced?
(a) Yes (b) No (c) Only by an aftermarket manufacturer

6. Due to a fire at a GM plant in 1953, what part substitution was made?
(a) Chevs received Pontiac hoods (b) Pontiacs received Chev front fenders (c) Buick Dynaflow transmissions in Pontiac cars (d) Chev Powerglide transmissions in Pontiacs

7. What year did Cadillac introduce the first all transistor radio?
(a) 1957 (b) 1959 (c) 1960 (d) 1962

8. What year did Ford first use a one piece all steel roof for their closed cars ?
(a) 1936 (b) 1937 (c) 1938 (d) 1939

9. 1967 was the first year that Cadillac produced the front wheel drive Eldorado. Why was the engine compartment so much longer than an Oldsmobile Toronado?
(a) The 425 engine/ trans needed increased cooling area (b) The firewall was moved ahead for increased footroom (c) It was originally designed for a V-12 engine

10. Which was the first postwar vehicle to exceed it’s original list price as a collector automobile?
(a) 1964 ½ Mustang (b) 1964 Studebaker Golden Hawk (c) 1963 Corvette coupe
(d) 1957 Chevrolet Nomad stationwagon

General Facts: 1.d ; 2. c ; 3. c ; 4.b; 5. c; 6. d; 7. a; 8.b; 9. c; 10. c ;

06/03/2026

As always, I'm a day late and a dollar short so Tuesday Trivia is here on Wednesday. Just wondering if anyone likes these quizzes. They are taken from Central Alberta Vintage Auto Club's monthly newsletters. Here you go:

TED and ERIC'S AGGRAVATIN’ TRIVIA
1.1957 Plymouths came standard with what the company called “directional stabilizers”. What were they?
(a) Rubber infused tie rod idler arms (b) torsion bar front suspension (c) Rear fins
(d) adjustable shock absorbers

2. What year did Ford Canada first produce the Meteor model?
(a) 1949 (b) 1950 (c) 1952 (d) 1953

3.In 1953 Ford vehicles were marked with badges announcing the fiftieth year of production. Which other manufacturer was also celebrating 50 years by adding a small amount of gold coloured trim?
(a) Studebaker (b) Packard (c) Willys (d) Pontiac

4. In 1961, one car model dominated the NASCAR scene, winning 30 of 52 events including Darlington and a 1,2,3 finish at Daytona. What make of car was it?
(a) Plymouth (b) Mercury (c) Pontiac (d) Oldsmobile

5.What American car in 1956 was described as “a mink coat at a muskrat price”?
(a) Mercury (b) Pontiac (c) Studebaker (d) Packard

6.What was the first car to make a solo trip across the Sahara desert in 1926?
(a) Rolls-Royce (b) Renault (c) Mercedes (d) Ford Model T

7. In 1970, which car had a sticker in the glove compartment stating in part “this vehicle is intended for use in supervised acceleration trials and is not intended for hiway use? It also stated that it is sold as is and …vehicle warranty and power train warranty do not apply. (a) Mercury Cyclone GT (b) GTO Judge (c) Hemi Cuda (d) Yenko Nova

8. Murray Body Corporation built bodies for several manufacturers including Ford. In 1934, which independent manufacturer actually used the same stamping as Ford for roof and doors in order to save costs?
(a) Hupmobile 417W (b) Essex Terraplane (c) Graham Paige (d) Reo Flying Cloud

9. In 1923, only two production cars had four wheel brakes as standard equipment. They were Duesenberg and ________?
(a) Studebaker (b) Erskine (c) Pierce Arrow (d) Rickenbaker

10. Which Ford model sold over one million units in 1965, setting a production record?
(a) Mustang (b) Thunderbird (c) Galaxie (d) Falcon

General Facts: 1.c ; 2. a ; 3. c ; 4.c; 5. a; 6. b; 7. c; 8.a; 9. d; 10. b ;

05/26/2026

Back to Trivia Tuesday.
TED and ERIC'S AGGRAVATIN’ TRIVIA
1.Which was the first U.S. manufacturer to have dual master brake cylinders as standard equipment in their 1962 models?
(a) Lincoln (b) Buick (c) Rambler (d) Plymouth

2 The Willys Jeep was the most recognized vehicle of W.W.II. However, the original contract with the U.S. army for 1500 such vehicles went to which manufacturer?
(a) Bantam (b) Ford (c) Chevrolet (d) Hudson

3.In 1920 Walter P. Chrysler was hired to be general manager of which vehicle manufacturer because it was near bankruptcy from all the companies aquired by the previous president of the company?
(a)General Motors (b) Packard (c) Willys Overland (d) Pierce Arrow

4.Ford introduced the six cylinder engine as an option in Ford trucks in 1941. Was this engine available in Canadian Mercury trucks prior to 1957?
(a) Yes (b) No (c) Only in 3 ton and larger

5.What American car was first to use an electronic fuel injection V8?
(a) 1974 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (b 1974 Buick Electra (c) 1976 Cadillac Seville

6.Which make of car was first to drive from the top of the Grand Canyon down to the Colorado river and in what year?
(a) Model T in 1912 (b) Metz Model 22 in 1915(c) Buick in 1918 (d) Vellie in 1921

7.What was the last year a 409 cu. in. engine was available in a full size Chevrolet (even though it was only available for a few months? (a) 1963 (b) 1964 (c) 1965 (d) 1966

8. Although often seen on 1963 Corvettes, which feature was not available until the next year ?
(a) Finned aluminum brake drums (b) power brakes (c) cast aluminum knock off wheels
(d) alternator instead of generator

9. In 1955 only, GMC made a truck that was essentially a Cameo pickup. What confusing name did they give it?
(a) Fleetside (b) Styline (c) Sweptside (d) Suburban

10. Which American Motors model was available for one year only(1971) because of poor sales, even though it was had impressive performance?
(a) Rebel SST.(b) AMC Scrambler (c) AMC Hornet SC360 (d) AMC The Machine

General Facts: 1.c ; 2. a ; 3. c ; 4.b; 5. c; 6. b; 7. c; 8.c; 9. d; 10. c ;

05/12/2026

Just wanted to say a big thank you to all the volunteers and participants at the 2026 Swap meet May 1st and 2nd. All in all it was a huge success and it couldn't have been done without you.

05/01/2026

Are you missing out? Red Deer Swap meet is today and tomorrow

04/28/2026

Only 3 more sleeps until Western Canada's largest indoor swap meet. Be at the Westerner Friday 1pm or miss the best deals!

04/21/2026

Model A parts? Mode T parts? How about early Chevy parts? You can find them all at the original Red Deer Swap Meet, May 1 and 2 at the Westerner. But before you go check what you need, it’s time for Trivia Tuesday.

TED and ERIC'S AGGRAVATIN’ TRIVIA
1. The film American Graffiti is one of the highest grossing films of all time. Which fact is not true about it?
(a) Mel’s Drive in is in San Francisco (b) Bob Falfa’s 55 Chev was used earlier in Two Lane Blacktop (c) Candy Clark (who played Debbie, that hung around nerd Terry) was the only actor nominated for an Academy award (d) It was George Lucas’s first film

2. Preston Tucker’s promotional vehicle was a non-running, crudely built prototype known as what?
(a) The Silver Falcon (b) Tucker Torpedo (c) The Tin Goose (d) The Futura

3. When Chrysler launched an economy line in 1928, the Plymouth was named after what?
(a) Plymouth rock (b) a brand of binder twine (c) a sailing ship (d) a steam train

4. Which car manufacturer went from being almost bankrupt and assembling vehicles in a tent in 1907 to being the third largest produced brand in 1910?
(a) Rambler (b) Overland (c) Packard (d) Moon

5. General MacArthur’s Packard had what close call and has survived to this day?
(a) having the A/C removed with a torch (b) was not “demilitarized and painted civilian colour because the owner died (c) rescued on it’s way to scrapyard (d) All of the above

6. In 1952, the standard equipped vehicle with the highest horsepower per pound of vehicle had a six cylinder engine. What vehicle was it?
(a) Willys Aero (b) Studebaker Champion (c) Pontiac Cheiftain (d) Hudson Wasp

7. What was the last year you could buy a Cutlass Supreme convertible?
(a) 1970 (b) 1972 (c) 1973 (d) 1976

8. Because they were less money to buy, open cars (roadsters and tourings) were produced in greater numbers in the early 1900’s. What year saw more closed cars sell than open one?
(a) 1919 (b) 1921 (c) 1925 (d) 1929

9. American Motors was the last manufacturer to offer an automatic transmission called the Torque-Command. In fact, it was supplied by a competitor who called it what?
(a) Torqueflite (Chrysler) (b) TurboGlide (GM) (c) Hydra-Matic (GM) (d) Fordomatic (Ford)

10.Which formerly independent manufacturer, facing tough financial times in 1933, bought complete REO cars minus the engine, hood and headlamps and added their own parts to be passed off as new cars of their own making ?
(a) Marmon (b) Franklin (c) Essex (d) Graham

General Facts: 1. d; 2. c; 3. b; 4.b; 5. d; 6. a; 7. c; 8. c; 9. a; 10. b .

04/14/2026

Oops. Took a wrong turn on the way to the original Red Deer Swap Meet. Well here is som trivia to help pass the time.

TED and ERIC'S AGGRAVATIN’ TRIVIA
1. In the 1923 Indianapolis 500, 4 handcrafted Miller race cars finished 1,2,3,4. Which car finished 5th, ahead of Bugatti, Duesenberg, Packard and Mercedes?
(a) Chevrolet Brothers (b) Ford Model T with Frontenac head (c) experimental modified Chrysler 6 cylinder(d) 6 cylinder Jewett roadster

2. Which American manufacturer was the first to have dual master brake cylinder as standard equipment in 1962 ?
(a) Studebaker (b) Packard (c) American Motors (d) Cadillac

3. Which was the first U.S. car to offer ABS brakes, even though they were rear wheels only, were expensive and had many technical issues?
(a) 1969 Lincoln (b) 1969 Chrysler Imperial (c) 1970 Cadillac (d) 1970 AMC Ambassador

4. Prior to starting his own company, Walter P. Chrysler was brought in by the banks and other creditors in 1920 to manage which struggling auto manufacturer?
(a) General Motors (b) Overland (c) Packard (d) Hupmobile

5. What was the standard engine offered when G.M. introduced the newly redesigned Malibu in 1978?
(a) 235 cu. in. inline 6 (b) 200 cu. in. V-6(c) 305 cu. in. V8 (d) 350 cu. in. V8

6. We usually associate torsion bar suspension with Chrysler produced cars starting in 1957. Which independent manufacturer had torsion bar front axle system in 1934 ?
(a) Willys (b) Studebaker (c) Packard (d) Hudson

7. During World War 1, which company became the largest manufacturers of trucks in the U.S. due to the production of 4 wheel drive trucks for the army?
(a) White (b) Mack (c) Nash (d) Studebaker

8. The Sturtevant brothers built a horseless carriage in 1904 that featured what unusual characteristic for the time?
(a) steering wheel (b) drum brakes (c) mechanical automatic gear changer (d) reverse gear

9. What was the first antipollution measure which became mandated by U.S. lawmakers?
(a) positive crankcase ventilation (b) unleaded fuel (GM) (c) exhaust system air pump) (d) catalytic converter

10. What year was the first Honda manufactured in the United States?
(a) 1976 (b) 1980 (c) 1982 (d) 1986

General Facts: 1. b; 2. c; 3. a; 4.b; 5. d; 6. d; 7. c; 8. c; 9. a; 10. c .

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