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Test your car knowledge with these crazy facts. Explore archive page 147 of Daily Car Facts, featuring automotive trivia about American, Cord L 29, SUV, AMC Eagle Wagon, Daihatsu Charade 926, BMW Motorsport, BMW M5, Ferrari's, Ferrari 400i, Porsche 911, Cadillac Jacqueline Brougham, Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar, Chrysler, DeSoto, and Toyota, and other remarkable car history facts.

Q: Which was the first successful American front-wheel-drive production car?

A: Cord L 29

Q: Which AMC model is considered the first crossover SUV?

A: AMC Eagle Wagon

Q: In which year was the first car to come standard with both driver and passenger airbags?

A: 1987

Q: What was the main feature of the Daihatsu Charade 926 R De Tomaso model?

A: The mid engine

Q: What was Ferrari's first-ever production car equipped with a fuel injection system?

A: Ferrari 400i

Q: Which was the first production car to feature alloy wheels?

A: Porsche 911

Q: Which was the only car named after a former wife of an American president?

A: Cadillac Jacqueline Brougham

Q: What was the sister car of the Ford Thunderbird?

A: Mercury Cougar

Q: What was the name of the Chrysler division that produced cars between 1928 and 1961?

A: DeSoto

Q: What was the first sports car Toyota built?

A: Toyota Sports 800

Q: Which was the only mid-engine BMW sports car ever produced?

A: BMW M1

Q: Which was the first American car to win its class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans?

A: Chevrolet Corvette

Q: How many Rolls-Royce Phantom IV units were produced in total?

A: 18

Q: Which car company is also known for the Tiny Friendly Giant (TFG) engine?

A: Koenigsegg

Q: Which Oldsmobile model was nicknamed "The Cadillac of Minivans"?

A: Oldsmobile Silhouette

Q: What car name is shared by Opel, Holden, Cadillac and Oldsmobile?

A: Calais

Q: Which was the fastest sedan built in the United States in 1957?

A: AMC Rambler Rebel

Q: Which was the last rally machine that Colin McRae ever drove in public?

A: Subaru Impreza

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