Old names for new cars
Discussion
I've noticed, on occasion, that certain members of the older generation insist on calling the Vauxhall Vectra a Cavalier. They may be blameless as the Mark 1 looked similar; but the very last of the Cavaliers were N or P reg so haven't been available for at least sixteen years. I would have though the would have time to adjust.
Oddly enough I have heard the Focus called an Escort too. I know the Escort name was considered iconic, but again they haven't been in production for about ten years (in the UK anyway) so it is odd the new name hasn't caught on.
This doesn't seem to affect other cars though. I've never heard a Primera called a Bluebird. Has anyone else come across this phenomenon?
Oddly enough I have heard the Focus called an Escort too. I know the Escort name was considered iconic, but again they haven't been in production for about ten years (in the UK anyway) so it is odd the new name hasn't caught on.
This doesn't seem to affect other cars though. I've never heard a Primera called a Bluebird. Has anyone else come across this phenomenon?
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