Best car names of all-time

[OVERKILL]

http://ca.autos.yahoo.com/p/1208/best-car-names-of-all-time

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Said to have been named after the celebrated World War II fighter plane, but publicly marketed with equine overtones, the Mustang name has evoked thoughts of freedom and the open road for generations of drivers. Names like Boss, Cobra and Shelby have signified some even higher-performing ‘Stangs along the way; yet even on its own, Mustang is all that’s really mattered. The original pony car is still arguably the best, as is its name.

 

[Shannow]

Pajero certainly caused mitsubishi some probs in other markets.

 

[tropic]

I wonder how the Nova did in Spanish speaking regions.

 

[Beehive_Poker]

Mopar always had the best names, and I hate that they left so many off the list. Challenger, Charger, Fury, Demon, Barracuda, Roadrunner, Superbee, Daytona, Commando, Dart- heck, that's a whole new top ten list right there.

My favorite model name is still the Rolls Silver Phantom.

 

[moribundman]

Originally Posted By: tropic
I wonder how the Nova did in Spanish speaking regions.


Only a pajero will drive a Nova.

 

[03cvpi]

The Nova was called the Constellation South of the border. Naming a car essentially No-Go in Spanish means it probably wouldn't sell to good.

 

[Shannow]

Originally Posted By: moribundman
Originally Posted By: tropic
I wonder how the Nova did in Spanish speaking regions.


Only a pajero will drive a Nova.


LOL

 

[Turk]

Good ones: GTO, Gran Torino, Impala, Corvette

Not so good ones: Pinto, Vega, Tempest (sorry Tempest)

 

[Silk]

Goddess of Beauty - The Lada is a real head turner.....

 

[greenaccord02]

Can't forget the Jimmy and Tercel. Cars with people names.

 

[Falcon_LS]

Originally Posted By: Shannow
Pajero certainly caused mitsubishi some probs in other markets.


Definitely. Interestingly enough, "Pajero" (pronounced "Pa-jiro) is named after a South American feline (a lynx) found in the mountains of Argentina (Oncifelis Colocolo Pajeros or Felis Pajeros). In the UK, it's named "Shogun", after a Japanese Warrior. In other markets, it's named "Montero" as in "Mountain Warrior".

For those who speak Spanish, I take "wanker" it is pronounced "pa-hero"?

 

[Shannow]

I thought it was "one who works with straw"...errm yeah.

 

[Silk]

The Toyota Emina is always a giggle.As a dyslexic,I do the letter reversal as a matter of course.

 

[MarkC]

Originally Posted By: greenaccord02
Can't forget the Jimmy and Tercel. Cars with people names.


Tercel usually means a male falcon.

 

[mpvue]

Originally Posted By: 03cvpi
The Nova was called the Constellation South of the border. Naming a car essentially No-Go in Spanish means it probably wouldn't sell toO good WELL.


http://www.snopes.com/business/misxlate/nova.asp

Your misunderstanding of Spanish is only eclipsed by your mishandling of English.

 

[Pablo]

:snicker:

Suzuki car names simply can't be beat. Although the Chevette and Brat come close.

 

[Rabbler]

Plymouth Cricket!

 

[EXPLORER]

A. M. C. JAVELIN !

 

[TooManyWheels]

They said women were not accepting of the Probe.

 

[Pablo]

Maybe they want the Fire Arrow?