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tonyk · 03-26-2002, 16:14

Ford
Falcon = predatory bird
Cougar = predatory cat
Mustang = wild horse
Cobra = nasty snake

Holden
Commodore = yacht club leader
Monaro = flat plateau
Statesman = beauracrat
Senator = see above

marine1 · 03-26-2002, 16:56

Commodore is actually a naval ranking, b/w Captain and Rear Admiral.

XR8DAZ1 · 03-26-2002, 16:57

The Mustang was named after the WWII fighter plane.....:s5

EA S · 03-26-2002, 17:45

Monaro was also said to mean woman's breast in some Aboriginal languages. Doesn't mean it's inconsistent with flat plateau.

Falchoon · 03-26-2002, 18:21

EA S, you'd better hope your Mrs doesn't read FF!

tonyk · 03-26-2002, 21:47

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Originally posted by EA S
Monaro was also said to mean woman's breast in some Aboriginal languages. Doesn't mean it's inconsistent with flat plateau.

You just cant go anywhere from there can you.....

xrfalcon · 03-26-2002, 22:43

i Know Torana means To fly

Fireman Sam · 03-27-2002, 02:31

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Originally posted by marine1
Commodore is actually a naval ranking, b/w Captain and Rear Admiral.

A Commodore is actually a

1/ Naval Officer, senior to a Captain
2/ President of a Yacht Club
3/ Senior Captain in a convoy of Merchant Ships
4/ A piss poor excuse for a car

Martin · 03-27-2002, 06:24

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Originally posted by EL XR6

A Commodore is actually a

1/ Naval Officer, senior to a Captain
2/ President of a Yacht Club
3/ Senior Captain in a convoy of Merchant Ships
4/ A piss poor excuse for a car

5/ A Computer

Ford Fanatic · 03-28-2002, 02:39

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin
5/ A Computer

Too true! Ahh... the memories - Tetris, Buggy Boy, Railroad Tycoon and Civilization I crashing...