Ferrari GTO - Gran Turismo Omologato, (English "homologated") was to signify that the vehicle conformed to an agreed set of racing specifications.

It would seem that Pontiac had no idea of what the "O" stood for it just seemed a nice name.

BTW - what does "Ferrari" mean? (the clue is in the badge)

Prancing Horse

Ferrari GTO - Gran Turismo Omologato, (English "homologated") was to signify that the vehicle conformed to an agreed set of racing specifications.

It would seem that Pontiac had no idea of what the "O" stood for it just seemed a nice name.

BTW - what does "Ferrari" mean? (the clue is in the badge)

Prancing Horse

a CLUE is in the badge. .....not the answer

Ferrari GTO - Gran Turismo Omologato, (English "homologated") was to signify that the vehicle conformed to an agreed set of racing specifications.

It would seem that Pontiac had no idea of what the "O" stood for it just seemed a nice name.

BTW - what does "Ferrari" mean? (the clue is in the badge)

Prancing Horse

a CLUE is in the badge. .....not the answer

I cheated........ blacksmith

BTW, I think JZD knew exactly what GTO stood for.

How many cars can you find with British place names?

e.g

Morris Oxford, Austin Cambridge

Ferrari GTO - Gran Turismo Omologato, (English "homologated") was to signify that the vehicle conformed to an agreed set of racing specifications.

It would seem that Pontiac had no idea of what the "O" stood for it just seemed a nice name.

BTW - what does "Ferrari" mean? (the clue is in the badge)

Prancing Horse

a CLUE is in the badge. .....not the answer

I cheated........ blacksmith

BTW, I think JZD knew exactly what GTO stood for.

The Chemical symbol for iron is Fe from the Latin Fer, feris. So literally Ferrari means iron worker.....which in English would translate to Blacksith or rather "Smith" which I think is hardly the name you's associate with a super car.

"What kind of sports car is that?"

"It's a Smith"

Just doesn't have the same ring to it, does it?

As for GTO - Pontiac probably knew what it stood for but checked to see if it was a registered trademark and found it wasn't....so they took it. I think you'll find a MR Delorean is somewhere behind this. I very much doubt if the true meaning of GTO applied to the Pontiac.

Back to Citroen. I looked it up they are called herringbone gears. Apparently crucial for the advent of steam turbine ships as there is no axial load.

"The Citroen Double Chevron badge is much more than one of the most famous brand marks in the world, it is constant reminder to every other car maker that their products rely on a Citroen invention: The Helical Gear, which is used in every vehicle on the road. Before the helical gear, gearboxes were noisy with constant whining, gears were difficult to engage and, once engaged, they provided a far from reliable transfer of power. Andre Citroen changed all of that. His family company Engrenages Citroen, invented, licensed and produced the first helical gears and their distinctive herringbone teeth provided the company with its first and enduring badge, one that has just been given a facelift for the new Citroen C5 and Citroen C4."

Austins Devon and Somerset,. Bristol Cars.Austin Westminster. Morris Cowley.Ford Anglia.Vauxhall Wyvern.

I cheated........ blacksmith

Prancing Horse

a CLUE is in the badge. .....not the answer

BTW, I think JZD knew exactly what GTO stood for.

The Chemical symbol for iron is Fe from the Latin Fer, feris. So literally Ferrari means iron worker.....which in English would translate to Blacksith or rather "Smith" which I think is hardly the name you's associate with a super car.

"What kind of sports car is that?"

"It's a Smith"

Just doesn't have the same ring to it, does it?

As for GTO - Pontiac probably knew what it stood for but checked to see if it was a registered trademark and found it wasn't....so they took it. I think you'll find a MR Delorean is somewhere behind this. I very much doubt if the true meaning of GTO applied to the Pontiac.

JZD = Delorean

Back to Citroen. I looked it up they are called herringbone gears. Apparently crucial for the advent of steam turbine ships as there is no axial load.

"The Citroen Double Chevron badge is much more than one of the most famous brand marks in the world, it is constant reminder to every other car maker that their products rely on a Citroen invention: The Helical Gear, which is used in every vehicle on the road. Before the helical gear, gearboxes were noisy with constant whining, gears were difficult to engage and, once engaged, they provided a far from reliable transfer of power. Andre Citroen changed all of that. His family company Engrenages Citroen, invented, licensed and produced the first helical gears and their distinctive herringbone teeth provided the company with its first and enduring badge, one that has just been given a facelift for the new Citroen C5 and Citroen C4."

Like I said Herringbone.

Citroën[edit]

Citroën Type A final drive herringbone pinion and crownwheel

The logo of the car maker Citroën is a graphic representation of a herringbone gear, reflecting André Citroën's earlier involvement in the manufacture of these gears. Early Mors and Citroën cars used a herringbone bevel gear final drive in the rear axle.^[3]

Austins Devon and Somerset,. Bristol Cars.Austin Westminster. Morris Cowley.Ford Anglia.Vauxhall Wyvern.

How's about just "Vauxhall"?...... Bedford, Thames...Humber although that was the founder's name. Aston, Caterham, BSA?

Plymouth

Caterham

Abingdon

Hampton

Ascot

Rochdale

How's about just "Vauxhall"?...... Bedford, Thames...Humber although that was the founder's name. Aston, Caterham, BSA?

Although there are many Astons in the UK, the Aston Martin was not named after any on them. Technically Aston Hill is more of thing than a place name. It doesn't appear as a name on any maps I have found.

How many cars can you find with British place names?

e.g

Morris Oxford, Austin Cambridge

Ford Anglia

Lincoln

Austin Healey Silverstone

Cadillac Fleetwood

Jowett Bradford

Bit cheeky but..

Holden Kingswood.

Did we have

Austin Devon?

Austin Dorset?

Austin Somerset?

Morris Isiss and Cowley. Austin Hereford. Luton Bedfords.and Dagenam Dustbins, being cheeky also.

Morris Isiss and Cowley. Austin Hereford. Luton Bedfords.and Dagenam Dustbins, being cheeky also.

Yeah 'cos Isis is a river

Audi A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8. a road is a place, isn't it?

Audi A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8. a road is a place, isn't it?

I guess the Austin A40 Devon is named after two places on that basis.

A110 Westminster / Wolsley,if roads were an issue the A38 ran through Devon and Cornwall back then. There was a place called Exeter where you got jammed up.

Ok - how many of the companies mentioned so far have you worked for?

For Me none. TOOOOOOOOOOOOO Lazy.

I've been to Oxford Speedway which is actually in Cowley!

While we are doing roads

M3

M5

M6

Where did the name Cadillac come from.?.

Where did the name Cadillac come from.?.

French explorer, founder of Detroit. The company was started using equipment from Ford.

What about "JEEP"??

He ran the Indian Take Away next door...... The Raj Jeep.

Was Jeep based on GP from General Purpose?

Was Jeep based on GP from General Purpose?

That's what I was lead to believe, but there are other stories....one about army slang for something new/untested.....whether that had initials too I don't know..............time for Google?Probably, , the reason I asked is that it really isn't that clear.........

He ran the Indian Take Away next door...... The Raj Jeep.

What do you call an Indian mechanic?

Pindunderjeep

BUMP

OK what are these?