Nicknames we give to cars/bits of cars
Discussion
Halmyre said:
My dad calls Austin A30/A35s 'puddlejumpers'.
I've seen Volvo referred to as 'Ovlov', for some obscure reason (yes, it's backwards, but why Volvos?)
I thought it was a reference to people driving naughtily without paying attention, only to be to late to spot an Ovlov in their rear view mirror with ECILOP written on it.I've seen Volvo referred to as 'Ovlov', for some obscure reason (yes, it's backwards, but why Volvos?)
Came into play when the Police started using T5 estates, I thought?
Ovlov rolls off the tongue better than Adoks or Llahxuav, I guess.
Edited by blearyeyedboy on Sunday 19th February 22:52
Levin said:
'86' and 'Hachiroku' are basically the same thing from what I remember, as the Japanese term basically comes down to the words 'eight' and 'six'. Of course, if you're not into Toyota Corollas you'd never need to know this. You'd also not need to know that the two-door coupes are referred to as 'booter' models.
Having lived in N.I for 8 or 9 years I totally understand all the odd names. We always knew the booter as the boot coupe. White over black twin cams known as the pandas. All these were usually diffin.
325i sports we knew as kettles as it was a matter of time when they were diffin that the top hose would burst.
Ah those were the days!
AdamIndy said:
Having lived in N.I for 8 or 9 years I totally understand all the odd names.
We always knew the booter as the boot coupe. White over black twin cams known as the pandas. All these were usually diffin.
325i sports we knew as kettles as it was a matter of time when they were diffin that the top hose would burst.
Ah those were the days!
Was the correct pronunciation "boot koop" too? If so not much has changed!We always knew the booter as the boot coupe. White over black twin cams known as the pandas. All these were usually diffin.
325i sports we knew as kettles as it was a matter of time when they were diffin that the top hose would burst.
Ah those were the days!
I remember seeing a guy talking about fitting a 325 engine in another car and being met with the response of "Why, are you looking to make tea?"
I've never quite understood why you're not allowed a "g" at the end of diffin, but it is the way it is.
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