Originally posted by LORENSWIFE
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Whats in a name ?
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The mention of Chevrolets and 'C' names prompted me to remember as many as I could:
Corvette, Custom (C10), Cameo, Citation, Camaro, Cobolt, Cavalier, Colorado, (El) Camino, Corsica, Conquistador, etc.
And sticking with the topic (somewhat), some had more than one name:
Chevelle - Malibu.
Caprice - Impala.
Corvair - Monza.
Chevette - Pile of __it.
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Then you have the opposite absurdity – overuse of a recognized name.
In 1988 you could buy one of the following Oldsmobile "Cutlass" models, all of which were based on entirely different platforms.
Cutlass Calais - FWD N-body
Cutlass Ciera – FWD A-body
Cutlass Supreme – FWD W-body
Cutlass Supreme Classic – RWD G-Body
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Malibu is a Chumash indian word for loud surf. Impala is a type of deer or antelope, supposedly fast, i.e. Cheetah bait. Caprice means a sudden movement without action, aka unintended acceleration.
Corvair is a totally made up word. Probably a mix of Corvette because of its independent rear suspension similar to the Vette and the Air as in air cooled engine. Who knows.BS'er formally known as Rebeldryver
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Originally posted by Aircooled View PostThen you have the opposite absurdity – overuse of a recognized name.
In 1988 you could buy one of the following Oldsmobile "Cutlass" models, all of which were based on entirely different platforms.
Cutlass Calais - FWD N-body
Cutlass Ciera – FWD A-body
Cutlass Supreme – FWD W-body
Cutlass Supreme Classic – RWD G-BodyBS'er formally known as Rebeldryver
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