Learn about Coventry's motor heritage in a fun quiz
 See ThrustSSC, the fastest car in the world
|  | Inspired by Coventry's Museum of British Road Transport and the area's motor heritage, we have complied a fiendish quiz to test your knowledge.
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| 1. Coventry is known as the City in which the British motor industry was born.
2. In 1896 the first factory to make motor cars for sale was founded in Coventry.
3. Coventry's first successful motor car company was Daimler.
4. Since then there have been 138 vehicle makers in the City.
5. Coventry has also had over 300 cycle manufacturers and almost 90 motorcycle builders.
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 | | Inspired by Coventry's Museum of British Road Transport and the area's motor heritage, we have complied a fiendish quiz to test your knowledge.
So why is the museum of road transport in Coventry?
 | Μύ | You could have your photo taken in this car!
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Coventry is known as the city in which the British motor industry was born.
The first factory to make motor cars for sale was founded in Coventry as was Daimler, the first successful car company.
Since then the city has had 138 vehicle manufacturers.
The museum holds the largest collection of British-built road vehicles in the world with over 230 cars and commercial vehicles, 250 cycles and 90 motorcycles.
You can see ThrustSSC at the museum, the first car to break the sound barrier and set a new land speed record at an amazing speed of 763,035 miles per hour.
| Μύ |  | Design work for Royal cars by a Coventry University student
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There is also an exhibition of vehicle designs for members of the world's royal families, which coincides with the Queen's Golden Jubilee year. These have been produced by 17 Coventry University students.
The ideas they submitted are very diverse and imaginative, including a desert 4x4 for an Arabian Prince, a Japanese Imperial Carriage and a two-seater for Prince Harry.
Visitors are also invited to design a car for royalty. The museum will be deciding the winner in September.
Click the play button to start the quiz and test your know-how.
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