Automotive history, the vintage era

What year were hydraulic brakes were invented?

• 1918

• 1919

• 1920

• 1921

Lead was first added to gasoline to help control the burn rate: It was known as _____.

In 1922, Lancia Lambda was the first car to feature a load-bearing monocoque and what else?

• automatic transmission

• torque converter

• clutch

• independent front suspension

Which manufacturer built one of the most successful racing cars in 1924 with over 1,000 victories in five years?

• Rollys Royce

• Cadillac

• Bugatti

• Bentley

In 1925, the first national car ______ company was established by Joe Saunders.

Who once held the land speed record and was later the first driver to be killed in pursuit of the land speed record?

• John Godfrey Parry-Thomas

• Joe Saunders

• Hermann Rieseler

• Mrs. Greece

In 1927, the Ford model _ started production, making it the bestselling model of the era.

 Pontoon styling bodywork enclosed the full width and uninterrupted length of a car body, which eliminated previously distinct _______ boards and articulated fenders. 

Around 1924, straight _ cylinder engines became popular.

What did Hermann Rieseler of Vulcan Motor invent, although it never entered production and would only become an available option starting around 1939-1940?

• leaded gas

• hydraulic brakes

• straight 8 engine

• automatic transmission