Author Topic: what's in a name? "Spyder"  (Read 2511 times)

paulr

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what's in a name? "Spyder"
« on: May 17, 2008, 14:25:12 »
where does the word Spyder come from and can it be applied to our cars?


Someone keeps saying " spyder's looking good...and did you take the spyder? "....etc
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Re: what's in a name? "Spyder"
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2008, 14:26:56 »
Michael Salemi
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paulr

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Re: what's in a name? "Spyder"
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2008, 14:32:50 »
Michael..I knew you'd know. I never consider Wiki. I will in future,

How interesting, especially as it's an Italian that keeps saying it.

thanks mate. Enjoy your weekend.

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Re: what's in a name? "Spyder"
« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2008, 14:34:29 »
Well, there are those that don't trust Wiki at all, but damn it sure sounds like a reasonable explanation! ;)
Michael Salemi
Davidson, North Carolina (Charlotte Area) USA
1969 280SL (USA-Spec)
Signal Red 568G w/Black Leather (Restored)
2023 Ford Maverick Lariat Hybrid "Area 51"
2023 Ford Escape Hybrid
2024 Ford Mustang Mach Ex PEV