Guest 2fit661ca Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I'm looking for what you guys think are some of the greatest vehicle model names ever created, world wide. Now, I'm looking for great names, not great models. I'm kind of curious to see what we can come up with. If you feel like it, tell a story behind the car as well as some pictures. I'll start with my two most favorite model names.1. Jeep Gladiator2. Jensen Interceptor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle_Buck Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 (edited) GTO - Hard consonants, short, conjures up a positive and powerful image while properly saluting its Italian heritage. Edited September 16, 2012 by Uncle_Buck (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addicted to cars Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 (edited) Corvette Stingray, Mako Shark, Shelby Cobra, Edited September 16, 2012 by addicted to cars (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skyking Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Le Sabra, Invicta, Electra.............. Should still have been used today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 37Packard Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Probe.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Dictator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Type 37 == Toy Tonneau == Torpedo == Close Coupled Sedan == Victoria == Airline Coupe, to name a few. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2fit661ca Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Torpedo! Forgot about that one, and a beautiful car as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DagoRed Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Dodge Charger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Drivethruhelp Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 El camino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gelinas (XP-300) Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Would Caballero count? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dr. Strangelove Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 In use for almost 50 years; Super Sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Everyone's favorite, (PONTIAC AZTEK).hehehe,Dale in Indy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhb1999 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Roadmaster? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bollman Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 In use for almost 50 years; Super Sport.Over 50 years, the Crosley Super Sports was announced in 1950 as the Super version of the Hotshot. I know it has an extra "s" on the end. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlLaFong Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 YarisJustyCamryBratGremlinHumber Super SnipeJowett Javelin Jupiter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidAU Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 (edited) The Phantom and the Silver Ghost Just think, without them there wouldn't be the comic books and the world would be a poorer place. I used to wish I had one of those Phantom skull rings when I was a kid On the other side of the coin.Not sure about the US but in Australia in the 70's Nissan had a large car called The "Cedric" and they wondered why no one would buy it. Edited September 16, 2012 by DavidAU (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gelinas (XP-300) Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 The Pierce Arrow's, Silver Arrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Al Brass Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Nobody's mentioned Prius ??Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle_Buck Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 (edited) Mustang - an outstanding name .... !!! In one word, it almost completely describes American's love of performance automobiles. Edited September 17, 2012 by Uncle_Buck (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest morerevsm3 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Mustang - an outstanding name .... !!! In one word, it almost completely describes American's love of performance automobiles.I thought it was a reference to a middle aged women without a bra.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave@Moon Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 (edited) Nobody's mentioned Prius ??AlI was just about to. Unlike almost every name on an "import" car today, Pruis is an actual word that actually means something significant to the car. Try and find a new car name in the last 30 years that can say that!Other names that were great, but often don't get their due (sometimes because of the cars they were attached to):Dodge Conquest, Standard Vanguard, Dodge Lancer, AMC Javelin, Studebaker Hawk, Chrysler Newport, Mercury Cougar, Pontiac Catalina, Imperial, Triumph, Bentley Continental, Lotus Elan, Lamborghini Countach, Opel Manta, Stutz Bearcat.All time greatest name ever:Ford Thunderbird Edited September 17, 2012 by Dave@Moon forgot to add the Stutz Bearcat (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I was just about to. Unlike almost every name on an "import" car today, Pruis is an actual word that actually means something significant to the car. Try and find a new car name in the last 30 years that can say thatAll time greatest name ever:Ford ThunderbirdGTO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huptoy Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 A Buick Skylark but how many know of the 1940, 1941 Hupmobile Skylark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Cord Sportsman or Phaeton 810 or 812 we won't be picky add supercharged to either of those. Sounds pretty impressive. (of course adding supercharged to anything makes it sound exotic)Kaiser Dragon. (Gotta love the alligator (simulated skin) and bamboo pattern roof). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 (edited) When it comes to car names no one can compare to the English. Who can forget the Humber Snipe, the Lea Francis Leaf, the Siddeley-Deasy Stoneleigh, the Austin Herford, the Sunbeam Mixmaster? Edited September 18, 2012 by Rusty_OToole (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Kissel White Eagle. "Gold Bug" was never actually an official model name. Pullman Clover Leaf Roaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhb1999 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 GTO - Hard consonants, short, conjures up a positive and powerful image while properly saluting its Italian heritage.Stands for Gran Turismo Omologato which translates: officially certified for racing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhb1999 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Challenger, Power Wagon, Lightning, Champion, Rebel...Machine. I mentioned Roadmaster before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdome Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Mustang reminds me of a series of cowboy/Indian related names:Bronco, Pinto, Colt, Chieftan, Fire Chief, Charakee, Mountaineer, Pheonix,,,, there most be more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skyking Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I was just about to. Unlike almost every name on an "import" car today, Pruis is an actual word that actually means something significant to the car. Try and find a new car name in the last 30 years that can say that!It may not be 30 years, but how about Metropolitan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john2dameron Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Roadmaster is one of the best because it signifies the boss of the highway. Thunderbird sounds like some kind of special creature. Silver Ghost sounds like something desireable but highly elusive. The ones that tempts you to want to visit exotic places are good. Riviera, Catalina, Fairlane, Caribbean, and of course Eldorado. GTO sounds good for a Ferrari but sounds like an imposter when applied to Pontiac. Wildcat is an apt name for the Buick it was applied to but Lynx, Bobcat, Hornet, Wasp, Pinto, Road Runner, Super Bee lack something, especially when used on underpowered, compact cars. A nice Imperial is truly imperial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 (edited) Mustang reminds me of a series of cowboy/Indian related names:Bronco, Pinto, Colt, Chieftan, Fire Chief, Charakee, Mountaineer, Pheonix,,,, there most be more?Apache, Ranchero,Thunderbird,Durango,Arrow (Pierce and Plymouth),Caballero,Maverick,Roundup,Renegade,Ranger,Lariat Edited September 18, 2012 by Dave Mellor NJ (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I thought it was a reference to a middle aged women without a bra....No, that would be a Cougar... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdome Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Apache, Ranchero,Thunderbird,Durango,Arrow (Pierce and Plymouth),Caballero,Maverick,Roundup,Renegade,Ranger,LariatEldorado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdome Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Does Indian Chief motorcycle count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Apperson Jack Rabbit, Marion Bob Cat, Columbia Cavalier, Daniels Submarine Speedster, Detroiter Kangaroo Speedster,Diana Palm Beach Special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Does Indian Chief motorcycle count?Only if you allow me to add the Scott Flying Squirrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE A Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 How about the Crosley Hotshot?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Roadmaster is one of the best because it signifies the boss of the highway. Thunderbird sounds like some kind of special creature. Silver Ghost sounds like something desireable but highly elusive. The ones that tempts you to want to visit exotic places are good. Riviera, Catalina, Fairlane, Caribbean, and of course Eldorado. GTO sounds good for a Ferrari but sounds like an imposter when applied to Pontiac. Wildcat is an apt name for the Buick it was applied to but Lynx, Bobcat, Hornet, Wasp, Pinto, Road Runner, Super Bee lack something, especially when used on underpowered, compact cars. A nice Imperial is truly imperial. The term GTO is a term not owned by Ferrari or Pontiac, but by the Federation International Automobile and could be assigned to any car meeting the criteria. Grand Touring Homologated. Both cars are Grand Touring Cars, and both had been homologated, which they both are a end product made out of different parts, all produced by the same manufacturer. In Pontiac's case it was the Bonneville's 389" engine, and in the Ferrari's case, the the street version of one of their racing engines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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