OK, in honor of Sammy Hagar playing here not too long ago, here goes some VH automotive trivia.

1. Name the car that is heard revving its engine as part of the song Panama

2. Sammy & Mike took delivery here in Detroit of their newest cars back in May. What were they? and for bonus - who got what color?

3. Eddie got together with an automotive magazine years ago and put together a contest. The winner got a vehicle similar to one that was made for Eddie. What was that vehicle? and for bonus - what is the VH connection with this particular vehicle?

4. What was the fate of the hot rod in the Hot For Teacher video?

5. What car was instrumental in having Sammy become VH's second lead singer?

6. What car model had a commercial using VH's version of You Really Got Me?

7. What GM vehicle is mentioned in the title of a Sammy Hagar song, and what is the full title of the song?

1. I thought it was a motorcycle. 2. I'll guess Mustangs 3. dunno 4. dunno 5. Sammy's....it was in the shop for repairs, and both he and Mike had the same mechanic. 6. Nissan 300ZX 7. "Trans Am" BTW...it doesn't look good for a new VH album or anything.

BTW...it doesn't look good for a new VH album or anything.

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Yeah. I know. Glad I saw them last year. Unless Eddie gets his stuff together, I suspect they are done, save for maybe a performance at the RnR HoF.

Wow, for once I'm not even going to try... :huh:

Wow, for once I'm not even going to try... :huh:

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C'mon they're not that tough. OK, maybe some of them are.
I figured I wouldnt get much response on this one, but I'll let it run til Saturday and then post answers.

Z28 has 2 right and a partial on the third answer.

Complete guesses:

1. Name the car that is heard revving its engine as part of the song Panama 1966 GTO

2. Sammy & Mike took delivery here in Detroit of their newest cars back in May. What were they? and for bonus - who got what color? Dodge Vipers

3. Eddie got together with an automotive magazine years ago and put together a contest. The winner got a vehicle similar to one that was made for Eddie. What was that vehicle? and for bonus - what is the VH connection with this particular vehicle? Porsche 911

4. What was the fate of the hot rod in the Hot For Teacher video? sold at Barrett Jackson for $300,000

5. What car was instrumental in having Sammy become VH's second lead singer? 1969 Camaro

6. What car model had a commercial using VH's version of You Really Got Me? Chevy Trucks

7. What GM vehicle is mentioned in the title of a Sammy Hagar song, and what is the full title of the song?Corvette

And the answers....

1. Name the car that is heard revving its engine as part of the song Panama
Eddie's Lamborghini Countach

2. Sammy & Mike took delivery here in Detroit of their newest cars back in May. What were they? and for bonus - who got what color?
Ford GTs. Sammy's was white and Mike's was red.


3. Eddie got together with an automotive magazine years ago and put together a contest. The winner got a vehicle similar to one that was made for Eddie. What was that vehicle? and for bonus - what is the VH connection with this particular vehicle?
A full-size Chevy pickup, painted red with VH stripes. Eddie father-in-law worked for GM's Truck Group at the time.


4. What was the fate of the hot rod in the Hot For Teacher video?
It was put up for auction on www.davidleeroth.com


5. What car was instrumental in having Sammy become VH's second lead singer?
"While at a Lamborghini repair shop called Claudio's, Ed mentions that he is looking for a new singer. Claudio, in turn, mentions Sammy Hagar, who was in the band Montrose and now a successful solo artist, who's Lamborghini is also in the shop. Ed calls him, and they set up a time for him to meet the band."

6. What car model had a commercial using VH's version of You Really Got Me?
Nissan 300Z

7. What GM vehicle is mentioned in the title of a Sammy Hagar song, and what is the full title of the song?
Trans Am (Highway Wonderland)