Historical or useless car facts.
Discussion
I really like finding out about bits of info that have no real value other than to add a 'did you know' factor when I can't think of anything else to talk about, so I wondered if any of you guys had some bits I might like to read about.
For example:
I was told by a Mercedes enthusiast that the Mercedes logo uses the 3 lines to represents 3 times and the circle represents the world, so a properly serviced Merc should be able to go 3 times round the world or do the equivalent mileage.
Another Example:
The BMW logo came from BMW's historical past where they used to make propeller engines for war planes, the white represents clouds, the blue for the sky, the lines between represent the propeller and the circle for the shape made when the blades are turning.
It would be great to find out things like how your favourite manufacturer got to be called what their called, ie Ford was named after Henry Ford, Firestone Tyres after Harvey Firestone (who incidently had in his circle of friends Thomas Edison and Henry Ford) or things like something that they did before anyone else, ie mass produced cars or invented pneumatic tyres etc...
For example:
I was told by a Mercedes enthusiast that the Mercedes logo uses the 3 lines to represents 3 times and the circle represents the world, so a properly serviced Merc should be able to go 3 times round the world or do the equivalent mileage.
Another Example:
The BMW logo came from BMW's historical past where they used to make propeller engines for war planes, the white represents clouds, the blue for the sky, the lines between represent the propeller and the circle for the shape made when the blades are turning.
It would be great to find out things like how your favourite manufacturer got to be called what their called, ie Ford was named after Henry Ford, Firestone Tyres after Harvey Firestone (who incidently had in his circle of friends Thomas Edison and Henry Ford) or things like something that they did before anyone else, ie mass produced cars or invented pneumatic tyres etc...
TheKeyboardDemon said:
For example:
I was told by a Mercedes enthusiast that the Mercedes logo uses the 3 lines to represents 3 times and the circle represents the world, so a properly serviced Merc should be able to go 3 times round the world or do the equivalent mileage.
Hmm, an alternative I've heard is the Daimler said the 3 points represented his engine use on land, sea and air.
TheKeyboardDemon said:
I was told by a Mercedes enthusiast that the Mercedes logo uses the 3 lines to represents 3 times and the circle represents the world, so a properly serviced Merc should be able to go 3 times round the world or do the equivalent mileage.
A quick internet search comes up with another reason: the three point represent the ability of M-B engines on land, sea and air.
Balmoral Green said:
TheKeyboardDemon said:
I really like finding out about bits of info that have no real value.
Wrong forum mate, you want the P&P. As for Mercs, the land, sea and air story makes more sense than 3 times round the world to me.
TheKeyboardDemon said:
I really like finding out about bits of info that have no real value other than to add a 'did you know' factor when I can't think of anything else to talk about, so I wondered if any of you guys had some bits I might like to read about.
For example:
I was told by a Mercedes enthusiast that the Mercedes logo uses the 3 lines to represents 3 times and the circle represents the world, so a properly serviced Merc should be able to go 3 times round the world or do the equivalent mileage.
Another Example:
The BMW logo came from BMW's historical past where they used to make propeller engines for war planes, the white represents clouds, the blue for the sky, the lines between represent the propeller and the circle for the shape made when the blades are turning.
It would be great to find out things like how your favourite manufacturer got to be called what their called, ie Ford was named after Henry Ford, Firestone Tyres after Harvey Firestone (who incidently had in his circle of friends Thomas Edison and Henry Ford) or things like something that they did before anyone else, ie mass produced cars or invented pneumatic tyres etc...
For example:
I was told by a Mercedes enthusiast that the Mercedes logo uses the 3 lines to represents 3 times and the circle represents the world, so a properly serviced Merc should be able to go 3 times round the world or do the equivalent mileage.
Another Example:
The BMW logo came from BMW's historical past where they used to make propeller engines for war planes, the white represents clouds, the blue for the sky, the lines between represent the propeller and the circle for the shape made when the blades are turning.
It would be great to find out things like how your favourite manufacturer got to be called what their called, ie Ford was named after Henry Ford, Firestone Tyres after Harvey Firestone (who incidently had in his circle of friends Thomas Edison and Henry Ford) or things like something that they did before anyone else, ie mass produced cars or invented pneumatic tyres etc...
Thomas Edison nicked the idea of the lightbulb off an English bloke.
Kermit power said:
The MG ZT 260 has no ashtray in the front, as once they'd shoehorned in the engine and gearbox, there wasn't any room left for it 
There is, however, one in the back, so that's handy if your little darlings like a quick smoke then.
There is, however, one in the back, so that's handy if your little darlings like a quick smoke then.
Perhaps for the post coital cigarette.
r5gttgaz said:
Kermit power said:
The MG ZT 260 has no ashtray in the front, as once they'd shoehorned in the engine and gearbox, there wasn't any room left for it
There is, however, one in the back, so that's handy if your little darlings like a quick smoke then.
There is, however, one in the back, so that's handy if your little darlings like a quick smoke then.
Perhaps for the post coital cigarette.
Do you mind! The eldest is only 4!
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