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Old 08-14-22 | 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Lexmex
That is a Bristol, my late godmother's family had one as she was from Wales and remember her showing some pictures from her visiting there in the 1970s
Wonder if that is the same Bristol company that has produced a number of British civilian and military aircraft? My guess is yes.
Old 08-14-22 | 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
The term "Audi" is an abbreviation for how the former "Auto Union" brand is pronounced in German. Eventually, Audi became part of the VW empire.
Not quite. The company name is based on the Latin translation of the surname of the founder, August Horch. . Horch, meaning "listen" in German becomes audi in Latin.
Old 08-15-22 | 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Big Andy
Not quite. The company name is based on the Latin translation of the surname of the founder, August Horch. . Horch, meaning "listen" in German becomes audi in Latin.

Literally, Audi was taken from Auto Union Deutschland Ingolstadt”.
Old 08-15-22 | 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Literally, Audi was taken from Auto Union Deutschland Ingolstadt”.
That's not what Audi says the origin of the name is:

https://www.audi.com/en/company/hist...our-rings.html
The company established by August Horch in Zwickau on July 16, 1909 could not take its founder's name for competitive reasons. A new name was found for the company by translating Horch’s name, which in German means "hark!" or "listen!", into Latin. The second company established by August Horch therefore commenced trading as Audi Automobilwerke GmbH, Zwickau on April 25, 1910.
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Literally, Audi was taken from Auto Union Deutschland Ingolstadt”.
😀 it really doesn’t. tex2670 is correct above. My wife worked for Audi for 6 years and I still have the hardback official history book they all got given by Audi AG for the centenary in 2009.

The four rings represent the four companies,Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer that merged and became Auto Union AG

Volvo is similar, coming from the Latin meaning “I roll”.

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Old 08-15-22 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Wonder if that is the same Bristol company that has produced a number of British civilian and military aircraft? My guess is yes.
You’re quite right, Bristol Cars was an offshoot of the aeroplane manufacturer. They had one showroom in London, selling hand built cars, using Chrysler V8s since the 60’s. They went into administration in 2011.
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Old 08-15-22 | 06:34 PM
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60's Dodge convertible but don't know the model. Love the colour scheme.
Old 08-15-22 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by LeX2K
60's Dodge convertible but don't know the model. Love the colour scheme.

You're partly right.
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Originally Posted by LeX2K
60's Dodge convertible but don't know the model. Love the colour scheme.
I don't know but I like it!
Old 08-15-22 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Margate330
I don't know but I like it!

My late father owned one....a sedan in that white color. Kept it for about 6 years.....me and my brother basically grew up in it.
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
My late father owned one....a sedan in that white color. Kept it for about 6 years.....me and my brother basically grew up in it.
Nice mmarshal!
I'm confident someone on here knows it, yall don't back, tell us your guess plz. lol
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
My late father owned one....a sedan in that white color. Kept it for about 6 years.....me and my brother basically grew up in it.
Was it anything like this?

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Shocked to see this in a parking lot near me. Has new plates on it likely a freshly restored car it is spectacular. No use hiding what this is most car nuts will know. Interior looks to be done period correct except for a few gauges. Anyone know if this was a Datsun colour? Would have loved to chat with the owner.









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Originally Posted by LeX2K
Was it anything like this?


Yes, except with four doors.


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