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John Shields · 08-11-2010, 06:03 PM

So there's thread after thread of people who have either asked for names, or came up with names for their car. But I haven't found any that talk about WHY you named your car a specific name. So anyone car to share their story?

I filed for a legal name change for my car. I just haven't gotten around to changing my signature just yet. The name change came about as the result of registering it through the DMV where I came up with something more fitting.

My car is black and silver... and that's the theme I'm sticking with. What am I calling it now? "War Machine". In another thread I talked about how the car is like my metal body that is an extension of me... reminded me of the old Iron Man and War Machine comics (I've had a few for quite some time now). I've also used the name "U.S. War Machine" in a few online games. Anyway, I'm hoping to add some cosmetics to it, to make it look more along the appropriate lines of the real War Machine. Plus AC/DC was kind enough to give me a theme song to it:

ffrcobra_65 · 08-11-2010, 06:09 PM

I like that, "War Machine" cool.

naming cars not for me though. Chevrolet Camaro is just fine.

AMPM1678 · 08-11-2010, 06:19 PM

I named mines chelsea...after my gf cuz my gf makes me happy and driving my camaro makes me happy. Simple as that

redrobin · 08-11-2010, 06:26 PM

My mom had a yellow 2nd gen when I was a teenager. She loved it. Wanted to sell it to me after I left home...stupid me said no. Anyway, her name was Eloise so I got a yellow Camaro and named her Weezee in memory of my mom who passed away in 2003. I think she'd get a kick out of a car being named after her. I plan on passing Weezee down to my kids, if I ever get too old to drive her (which I don't see happeneing!).

John Shields · 08-11-2010, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by redrobin

My mom had a yellow 2nd gen when I was a teenager. She loved it. Wanted to sell it to me after I left home...stupid me said no. Anyway, her name was Eloise so I got a yellow Camaro and named her Weezee in memory of my mom who passed away in 2003. I think she'd get a kick out of a car being named after her. I plan on passing Weezee down to my kids, if I ever get too old to drive her (which I don't see happeneing!).

Very...

I plan on passing my car on down to my son. It'll be nice and used in 12 or 13 years. He's probably going to want it painted green (his favorite color now, so who knows if that'll change). But I told him he could name it when that day happens.

willie2323 · 08-11-2010, 07:09 PM

Well, it was for my wife (that loves to name her cars) who loves it more to this day that the day we got it.

Michelle42780 · 08-11-2010, 07:13 PM

I was originally going to name it "White Knight", my knight in white shiny armor.

But then my BF said "Cracker", I laughed my a$$ off and it's been Cracker ever since. Cracker obviously because it's white. "You cracka a$$ cracka!"

ComayroLouver · 08-11-2010, 07:21 PM

girlfriend of the week :P

that means my car will change names...a lot

John Shields · 08-11-2010, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Michelle42780

I was originally going to name it "White Knight", my knight in white shiny armor.

But then my BF said "Cracker", I laughed my a$$ off and it's been Cracker ever since. Cracker obviously because it's white. "You cracka a$$ cracka!"

Ha! Nice.

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Originally Posted by ComayroLouver

girlfriend of the week :P

that means my car will change names...a lot

Yeah I have a feeling the name is going to change for that other one who posted above (naming it after his girlfriend).

OHIOSS · 08-11-2010, 08:27 PM

Quote:

So there's thread after thread of people who have either asked for names, or came up with names for their car

OMG, and now we have ANOTHER one!

Tallboy · 08-11-2010, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Shields

So there's thread after thread of people who have either asked for names, or came up with names for their car. But I haven't found any that talk about WHY you named your car a specific name. So anyone car to share their story?

I filed for a legal name change for my car. I just haven't gotten around to changing my signature just yet. The name change came about as the result of registering it through the DMV where I came up with something more fitting.

My car is black and silver... and that's the theme I'm sticking with. What am I calling it now? "War Machine". In another thread I talked about how the car is like my metal body that is an extension of me... reminded me of the old Iron Man and War Machine comics (I've had a few for quite some time now). I've also used the name "U.S. War Machine" in a few online games. Anyway, I'm hoping to add some cosmetics to it, to make it look more along the appropriate lines of the real War Machine. Plus AC/DC was kind enough to give me a theme song to it:

"War Machine"? KISS, baby!!!

Bluestreak 2010 · 08-11-2010, 08:30 PM

Since I first saw the concept Camaro in the Transformers movie and grew up a Transformers fan I was glad to see them do a Transformers edition. I decided to copy the look since they only made the TF Edition in Rally Yellow. With my color choice and the fact that he was one of my favorite characters form the '80's cartoon, "Bluestreak" was the only fitting name for my car.

LittleMT · 08-11-2010, 08:30 PM

all right daddy-o, here is my story..all my cars get names, and I only buy females... once I bought a Concord only to discover it was a male, and I sent it packing.....(I don't need a car dicking me on down the road)

When I bought Chantilly, she had 4 miles on the clock.... Turned on XM5 and the Big Bopper was singing Chantilly Lace...and I knew, that my sweet Chantilly, named herself, just as my twin turbo GTO Maybellene did back in 2006......

the HepKitty

John Shields · 08-11-2010, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Tallboy

"War Machine"? KISS, baby!!!

Meh, I still like the AC/DC version better. Though I do like me some KISS.

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Originally Posted by Bluestreak 2010

Since I first saw the concept Camaro in the Transformers movie and grew up a Transformers fan I was glad to see them do a Transformers edition. I decided to copy the look since they only made the TF Edition in Rally Yellow. With my color choice and the fact that he was one of my favorite characters form the '80's cartoon, "Bluestreak" was the only fitting name for my car.

My favorite from the old show was always Optimus. But I have seen your car on the forums. Nice way to remember the guy.

08-11-2010, 06:03 PM	#1
John Shields "Back in Black" Drives: '10 1LT/RS Black w/Silver Stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	Naming Your Car... So there's thread after thread of people who have either asked for names, or came up with names for their car. But I haven't found any that talk about WHY you named your car a specific name. So anyone car to share their story? I filed for a legal name change for my car. I just haven't gotten around to changing my signature just yet. The name change came about as the result of registering it through the DMV where I came up with something more fitting. My car is black and silver... and that's the theme I'm sticking with. What am I calling it now? "War Machine". In another thread I talked about how the car is like my metal body that is an extension of me... reminded me of the old Iron Man and War Machine comics (I've had a few for quite some time now). I've also used the name "U.S. War Machine" in a few online games. Anyway, I'm hoping to add some cosmetics to it, to make it look more along the appropriate lines of the real War Machine. Plus AC/DC was kind enough to give me a theme song to it: __________________ To the Jerkoff in SW Denver Driving the Black Camaro: Quit making us look bad by driving like a tool and cutting people off (my wife included)! Last edited by John Shields; 08-11-2010 at 09:09 PM.

08-11-2010, 07:13 PM	#7
Michelle42780 Cracker Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Summit White/Beige Join Date: May 2010 Location: Azle, TX Posts: 557 View My Garage	I was originally going to name it "White Knight", my knight in white shiny armor. But then my BF said "Cracker", I laughed my a$$ off and it's been Cracker ever since. Cracker obviously because it's white. "You cracka a$$ cracka!" __________________ 2010 Camaro \| 2LT \| RS \| Summit White \| Beige Interior \| Born: 5/10/10 \| Purchased 5/28/10

08-11-2010, 07:21 PM	#8
ComayroLouver {Enter Funny User Title} Drives: Fathers '85 CJ-7 until i get my LS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida USA Posts: 488 View My Garage	girlfriend of the week :P that means my car will change names...a lot __________________ :chevy : http://www.youtube.com/user/synyster...e?feature=mhum

08-11-2010, 08:30 PM	#13
LittleMT user bann'd Drives: Chevy SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hepcat City Posts: 1,463	all right daddy-o, here is my story..all my cars get names, and I only buy females... once I bought a Concord only to discover it was a male, and I sent it packing.....(I don't need a car dicking me on down the road) When I bought Chantilly, she had 4 miles on the clock.... Turned on XM5 and the Big Bopper was singing Chantilly Lace...and I knew, that my sweet Chantilly, named herself, just as my twin turbo GTO Maybellene did back in 2006...... the HepKitty __________________ Chantilly Lace, the 2011 Rockabilly Jukebox..ADM built..617rwhp, geared A6.

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08-11-2010, 06:09 PM	#2
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	I like that, "War Machine" cool. naming cars not for me though. Chevrolet Camaro is just fine.

08-11-2010, 06:19 PM	#3
AMPM1678 AMPM95 Drives: 2010 RY Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Rowland Heights,California Posts: 598 View My Garage	I named mines chelsea...after my gf cuz my gf makes me happy and driving my camaro makes me happy. Simple as that

08-11-2010, 06:26 PM	#4
redrobin Drives: 2010 RY 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 48	My mom had a yellow 2nd gen when I was a teenager. She loved it. Wanted to sell it to me after I left home...stupid me said no. Anyway, her name was Eloise so I got a yellow Camaro and named her Weezee in memory of my mom who passed away in 2003. I think she'd get a kick out of a car being named after her. I plan on passing Weezee down to my kids, if I ever get too old to drive her (which I don't see happeneing!).

08-11-2010, 07:09 PM	#6
willie2323 Drives: 2LT/RS/Jwlcoat, 20" polished Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 23	Well, it was for my wife (that loves to name her cars) who loves it more to this day that the day we got it.

08-11-2010, 08:30 PM	#12
Bluestreak 2010 Drives: IBM 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,686 View My Garage	Since I first saw the concept Camaro in the Transformers movie and grew up a Transformers fan I was glad to see them do a Transformers edition. I decided to copy the look since they only made the TF Edition in Rally Yellow. With my color choice and the fact that he was one of my favorite characters form the '80's cartoon, "Bluestreak" was the only fitting name for my car.