Can You Identify These '60s Cars from a Black and White Photo?

Robin Tyler

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The 1960s were an interesting time. Think about it: The '60s saw the height of the Cold War which reached fever pitch during the Cuban missile crisis. It also saw different music genres explode. What about the birth of the hippie movement? Yes, the '60s can be remembered for many things including its cars.

Perhaps one of the most important outcomes from motoring in this decade was the birth of the pony car or the muscle car as we affectionately know them today. Now, many people will dispute what the first muscle car in the world was and we not going to get into a discussion about that. 

What we do know is that a certain model released by one of America's biggest brands in 1964 is perhaps the most iconic muscle car ever made. And today, its legacy lives on. Other brands soon followed and by the late '60s, if you didn't have a muscle car, you just weren't part of the young "in" crowd.

But there were many other excellent cars marketed during this decade and today, many of them are sought after.

So we have prepared a list of cars from the '60s for you to identify, and only from a black and white image. 

Can you dig it?

Name this classic from the '60s.

Although it had been in production for close to 30 years, 1965 saw major changes for the Beetle with the introduction of larger windows, which gave it a more modern look.

A true motoring legend, can you name the vehicle in this image?

One of the most loved models of the original Mini, the Cooper S was the brainchild of Formula One team owner, John Cooper. This essentially was a performance Mini with far more power, better brakes and carburetors.

This car was favored by a legendary super spy in the 1960s. Can you name it?

This sports car in the grand tourer class instantly became a classic when released in 1963. It did of course help that none other than James Bond drove a DB5 in a number of classic Bond films. It was available as both a 2-door convertible and 2-door hardtop.

Ah! What a cutie! Can you name this car?


A true '60s classic. Everybody wanted one then and everybody wants one today! Can you name it?


What a beauty! But do you know the make and model?


A little tougher this one. The vehicle in this image is a/an _________?

This mid-sized luxury car formed part of the Audi fleet from 1968 to 1994. Early versions of the 100 were available as either a 2-door or 4-door saloon or a 2-door coupe.

Beautiful! But do you know the make and model?


This legendary model is a _______?


Can you identify the vehicle in the image?

The first luxury 4x4 sold by Jeep, Wagoneers were produced for a period of 28 years, from 1963 to 1991. The first generation shared much with the Jeep Gladiator and was available as both a 2-door or 4-door model.

Cool vehicle, right? Do you know what it is?

Throughout their history, Chevrolet has produced some incredible models with the El Camino certainly one of them. It was available in a number of body options including as a utility vehicle and a coupe.

Name this classic.

Not many people know but Peugeot are actually the oldest car manufacturers in the world. Their most popular model, the 504, was produced between 1968 and 1983 and is the company's highest selling model.

Please identify the vehicle in this image.

One of Toyota's longest-running models, the Corolla was first introduced in 1966. A fastback version, the Sprinter, followed in 1968. Early Corollas were powered by a 1000 cc engine.

The name of the vehicle in this image is a ________?

Certainly an iconic name in American motoring, the Cadillac DeVille was produced starting in 1958. The first generation saw the vehicle into the 1960s and featured extremely pointy tail fins. It was available as either a 2- or 4-door hardtop that seated four people with ease.

Name this hulking beast, please.


Please identify the make and model of the vehicle in this image.


Can you name the vehicle in the image?

The Bongo was available as either a pickup truck or a cabover van. This Mazda stalwart was first released in the 1960s. The first generation was powered by a 780cc rear mounted engine although a 1000cc model was made available in 1968.

Name this model from an iconic manufacturer.


A stunningly beautiful car. But what is it?


With its aggressive looks and stance, this car should be easy to name.


This car dominated at Le Mans for four years in the mid- to late 1960's. Do you know the make and model?


Are you able to identify the vehicle in this image?

The second version of the Duett, the P210 was released by Volvo in 1960. It came in two main body styles, a station wagon and a panel van. Some were also released as convertibles. It was powered by a 1.8-liter straight four engine.

How beautiful. But can you name it?


Simply stunning ... those lines are perfect. Can you name this classic beauty?


Name the vehicle featured in this image, please.


Can you name the vehicle in the picture?


Name this aggressive-looking vehicle, please.

The first version of the Dodge Charger was a 4-seat fastback sedan. It was powered by 5.2-liter V8 as the base engine, although others were available.

This one might prove difficult! Can you name the vehicle in this image?


Are you able to identify this vehicle?

Produced between 1960 and 1977, the first generation of the Ventura manufactured till 1970 included three body styles - 4-door sedan, 2-door convertible and 2-door hardtop.

Can you name this large vehicle?

Produced between 1962 and 1971, the Jeep Gladiator was available in both a 4-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive option. Obviously, the 4-wheel drive was far more capable off-road. Suspension options also varied with either a solid front axle or an independent front section. Power plant options changed a number of times through the years.

Are you able to identify the vehicle in this image?


This vehicle is a ___________?

The first generation of this front-engine, rear-wheel drive off-roader was introduced in 1961 and was available as either a 2-door SUV or 2-door pickup. The first generation, the Scout 80, included a fold-down windshield.

With its V8 powerplant, this car certainly could shunt along! Do you know the make and model?

Produced from 1968 to 1971, this muscle car was based on the two-door Coronet. The first version of the Super Bee had three powerplant options, all V8s and including the legendary Hemi powerplant.

Can you name this vehicle from the '60s?

A range of cars produced in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the 140 series were available as two-door and four-door sedans as well as a five-door station wagon. They were either powered by a 1.8- or 2.0-liter engine.

An aggressive looker for sure. Can you name it?


This is a tough one! Can you identify the make and model?

The first version of the Ventura, or Victor as it was known, was manufactured for a four-year period from 1957 to 1961. Close to 400,000 were made, each with a 3-speed manual box and a 1.5-liter engine. It was available as a four-door saloon car or a wagon.

Which vehicle is featured in this picture?

Available as a utility coupe, pickup or van, the 320 was released in 1961 and marketed by Datsun until 1965. It was powered by a 1.2-liter straight four engine.

Name this stunning vehicle, please.

The first generation of the Mercury Cougar was released in 1967 and built until 1970. No doubt, this was a muscle car, available as a 2-door hardtop or convertible and powered by a range of small and big block V8 engines.

Made for the Canadian market, can you name this vehicle?

The Regent, produced between 1951 and 1960 was actually built in Canada with the first models essentially a rebadged Plymouth Cranbrook. The last production Regent, released in 1960, was powered by a 5.1-liter V8 engine.

The car in this image is a _____________

A popular muscle car, the Cyclone claimed the title of fastest car of the year with a top speed of 189.22 mph.

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