Guess That Manufacturer!

[gamerdog6482]

Im not saying that you are wrong, just questioning the validity of Wikipedia, that's all.

And you questions have been answered by Wikipedia itself. Now, the first person who guessed Oldsmobile has the floor.

 

[hobanator24]

Ok. I looked at the street legal tv page and since that seems more valid than wikipedia. I believe you. Ok I'll admit I was wrong. Now someone change the Corvair Wikipedia page.

 

[lldantell]

And you questions have been answered by Wikipedia itself. Now, the first person who guessed Oldsmobile has the floor.

And it was stg

 

[hobanator24]

Yes. stg was correct.

 

[HippieGiraffe]

I don't even understand the reference.

Just Google "Corvair handling" or "Corvair catching fire". The long and short, they were prone to unstableness (ie. rolling over) and a faulty design leading to burning engine compartments.

 

[nealcropper]

If I have learned anything, it's never believe Wikipedia. I have lost countless arguments based on that sites crap.

 

[hobanator24]

If I have learned anything, it's never believe Wikipedia. I have lost countless arguments based on that sites crap.

Agreed

 

[HippieGiraffe]

If I have learned anything, it's never believe Wikipedia. I have lost countless arguments based on that sites crap.

I look at Wikipedia as a starting point. From there, either follow the references provided, or take what it says and search from there. As shown above, the given references will pretty much always trump the writings before it.

 

[hobanator24]

Wait a second. The Oldsmobile F-85 Jetfire engine may have been produced before the Corvair Spyder's turbocharged Flat-6, but which was released in the car first?
Just wondering

 

[HippieGiraffe]

Wait a second. The Oldsmobile F-85 Jetfire engine may have been produced before the Corvair Spyder's turbocharged Flat-6, but which was released in the car first?
Just wondering

The first factory turbo car actually appeared in showrooms in 1962 as the Oldsmobile F-85 "Jetfire Turbo Rockett" sport coupe. A month or so later, a turbo appeared on the Chevrolet Corvair Spyder.

Reference

 

[gamerdog6482]

Wait a second. The Oldsmobile F-85 Jetfire engine may have been produced before the Corvair Spyder's turbocharged Flat-6, but which was released in the car first?
Just wondering

You answered you own question. The Oldsmobile F-85 Jetfire was produced (and, in turn, turbocharged) a few weeks before the Corvair Spyder's turbocharging.

 

[hobanator24]

Ok thanks. Just wonderin
And I thought we chose not to believe wikipedia

 

[gamerdog6482]

No, we never chose that.

 

[hobanator24]

Well you didn't

 

[DownRangeGarage]

Clue?

 

[gamerdog6482]

Maserati or Oldsmobile?

It is stg's turn, so we are waiting for him/her.

 

[HippieGiraffe]

Clue?

It's black and white and red all over.

 

[gamerdog6482]

It's black and white and red all over.

Not your turn.

 

[HippieGiraffe]

Not your turn.

It was a joke...

 

[hobanator24]

Should someone message stg and tell him?

 

[HippieGiraffe]

He's Polish... likely in bed at 5:30am

 

[Bopop4]

And it's only been 5-6 hours, he'll post a new riddle when he gets up.

 

[Baron Blitz Red]

It's black and white and red all over.

Oh oh oh, I know this one... Sounds like my Chevy ZR1 '09 RM!

(kidding, but also true)

Have a good one

 

[gamerdog6482]

Oh oh oh, I know this one... Sounds like my Chevy ZR1 '09 RM!

(kidding, but also true)

Have a good one

Maybe the Corvette Z06 RM '09?

 

[D3ATHS1NBUNCH3S]

Times up.

"My brand was once advertised on the Eifel Tower!"

 

[gamerdog6482]

Citroen. My computer is unable to put the umlaut on the o, or the umlaut in umlaut.

 

[D3ATHS1NBUNCH3S]

Citroen. My computer is unable to put the umlaut on the o, or the umlaut in umlaut.

Correct my friend.

 

[gamerdog6482]

Correct my friend.

You know how I knew that? Museum Cards.

"The enemy of my enemy is Ferrari."

 

[lldantell]

You know how I knew that? Museum Cards.

"The enemy of my enemy is Ferrari."

Ford
Lamborghini

 

[D3ATHS1NBUNCH3S]

You know how I knew that? Museum Cards.

"The enemy of my enemy is Ferrari."

I need to pay attention to those =P

Audi?
Mercedes-Benz?