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From this thread.
www.hsv.org.uk/topic.asp?t=235596&f=69&h=27
As said previously, its generally accepted that the car name is pronounced "Mon-R-O" however in the high country area of southern NSW near the Snowy Mountains after which the car is named, the locals pronounce their locale as "Mon-AIR-o" and has been variously spelt over the years, Maneroo, Manaro, Menaro, Monaroo, Moniero and Monera, before Monaro became the accepted spelling in about the 1860s.
The area gets its name from the original inhabitants of this area, the aboriginal "Maneroo" tribe, and means "high plains".
From AutoWeb.
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The Origin of the Monaro Name
Late in 1967, a mere nine months before its introduction, Holden's sensational new sports coupe was still without a name of its own. Its strongly US-influenced design suggested something along the lines of Chevrolet's Camaro, or the Oldsmobile Toranado from which it took several styling cues - but although Holden had sifted through hundreds of suggestions, none seemed to have that special ring.
Then Noel Bedford, a technical stylist and member of Holden's design team, was driving through Cooma, NSW, on holiday when a sign on the council offices took his eye: "It said 'Monaro County Council' in western-type lettering that reminded me of 'Marlboro Country' and Camaro. It seemed to me so simple and logical. Why didn't somebody think of it before? I was quite excited and couldn't wait to get back to work."
On his return, the name was checked for copyright and dialect meaning, then instantly approved during an impromptu meeting held next to Noel Bedford's drafting table, by the Holden board of directors.
As the original HK Monaro press release stated, the name 'Monaro' is of aboriginal origin, meaning a high plateau or high plain. The coupe shares its name with the Monaro range, which is part of NSW's Snowy Mountains as well as the Monaro Shire, just south of Canberra, ACT.
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www.hsv.org.uk/topic.asp?t=235596&f=69&h=27
V-Car said:
As said previously, its generally accepted that the car name is pronounced "Mon-R-O" however in the high country area of southern NSW near the Snowy Mountains after which the car is named, the locals pronounce their locale as "Mon-AIR-o" and has been variously spelt over the years, Maneroo, Manaro, Menaro, Monaroo, Moniero and Monera, before Monaro became the accepted spelling in about the 1860s.
The area gets its name from the original inhabitants of this area, the aboriginal "Maneroo" tribe, and means "high plains".
From AutoWeb.
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The Origin of the Monaro Name
Late in 1967, a mere nine months before its introduction, Holden's sensational new sports coupe was still without a name of its own. Its strongly US-influenced design suggested something along the lines of Chevrolet's Camaro, or the Oldsmobile Toranado from which it took several styling cues - but although Holden had sifted through hundreds of suggestions, none seemed to have that special ring.
Then Noel Bedford, a technical stylist and member of Holden's design team, was driving through Cooma, NSW, on holiday when a sign on the council offices took his eye: "It said 'Monaro County Council' in western-type lettering that reminded me of 'Marlboro Country' and Camaro. It seemed to me so simple and logical. Why didn't somebody think of it before? I was quite excited and couldn't wait to get back to work."
On his return, the name was checked for copyright and dialect meaning, then instantly approved during an impromptu meeting held next to Noel Bedford's drafting table, by the Holden board of directors.
As the original HK Monaro press release stated, the name 'Monaro' is of aboriginal origin, meaning a high plateau or high plain. The coupe shares its name with the Monaro range, which is part of NSW's Snowy Mountains as well as the Monaro Shire, just south of Canberra, ACT.
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www.hotkey.net.au/%7Ekrool/photos/
Edited by V-Car on Tuesday 15th May 01:19
I noticed a few months ago various UK scribes were using the Monaro name for the VE Clubsport that you are getting (VXR8). There were a few threads on here where I (and others) were pointing out the error, some took a bit of convincing that they couldn't call the new car a Monaro...
There was a break of 20 odd years between the HZ Monaro and the recent Commodore based one, maybe we will see the name again? There is still some talk of the Torana name being revived as well, recently seen on a concept hatch.
There was a break of 20 odd years between the HZ Monaro and the recent Commodore based one, maybe we will see the name again? There is still some talk of the Torana name being revived as well, recently seen on a concept hatch.
V8 EOL said:
willisit said:
It's my next car if GM don't go pricing it as a Corvette here.
Me too... but the challenger looks even better! If that is RHD then I think I might go over to the Dodge side... Even if it isn't RHD I have to own a Challenger when they do the new one. In white. With steelies. All I need then are sideburns and a steely gaze
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