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At the risk of sounding TOO eccentric, I debated on weighing-in with my new car's name. Then, I thought about the fact that I actually bought a speedster and I get jazzed about things like reproduction Jorg screwdriver decals. Then, I realized that naming my car is probably just the tip of the iceberg. So . . . it's "Greta".

This also allows me to say things at work like: "I'm going to service Greta this weekend, if anyone wants to come over and watch."

Anyone else?

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At the risk of sounding TOO eccentric, I debated on weighing-in with my new car's name. Then, I thought about the fact that I actually bought a speedster and I get jazzed about things like reproduction Jorg screwdriver decals. Then, I realized that naming my car is probably just the tip of the iceberg. So . . . it's "Greta".

This also allows me to say things at work like: "I'm going to service Greta this weekend, if anyone wants to come over and watch."

Anyone else?

Terry... I think I just saw a color that I'd love as much as my AquaMarine!!! Penny is gorgeous!
As for our name.... it's just "Pedee".
Sad, but true, we missed out on the greatest piece of luggage (old with LOTS of character!) that was listed on ebay. It had the initials "PD" engraved in gold! I should have bid a million for it, but, it was not to be!
And maybe it's a 'female thing', but why do people think it strange have names for their cars??? I personally believe that they all have hearts & souls... maybe it's because I grew up with Disney's Herbie!
So keep the list coming with all the names!
Susan- you posted "...And maybe it's a 'female thing', but why do people think it strange have names for their cars???" Not strange, really.
You also posted "...we missed out on the greatest piece of luggage (old with LOTS of character!) that was listed on ebay. It had the initials "PD" engraved in gold! I should have bid a million for it". A million? Now THAT is a 'female thing'. Strange, really.


The Hoopty's name was originally Theresa.
The guy who originally built it was a retired Air Force doctor, and he told me he named the car after a stripper he once knew in Germany.
The last time I called that was in 2003, after the silver paint job (below) and before the big do-over.

(I changed its name well before I met my wife, who spells her name without the "H.")

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