Browsing through the internet, or browsing through motors.co.uk, you may well find terms and phrases that are quite stylish and off the dictionary. Well, here are some of the terms that will help your browsing though motors.co.uk and the internet about classic cars and cars in general.
Antique – a term normally referring to a very classic car; dating back from World War 1.
Bonnet – a term used in England referring to the hood of the car.
Boot – another English term referring to the trunk of the car.
Cabriolet – a French word indicating that the car’s roof is folding.
Club Coupe – is a vehicle that has a two doors and a small rear seat.
Coupe – a vehicle that has a sleeker body with a shorter roof.
Drophead Coupe – is an English term for a convertible car.
Estate car – refers to a station wagon in its early version.
Fodor – refers to a sedan from the 1930s and 1940 with four doors.
Hood – is an American term referring to the engine cover. It is the same as the bonnet in England.
Marque – it is a vehicle possessing world-class characteristics.
Muscle Car – cars that have been produced in America from 1964 to 1972. They are of medium size and have large engines with thundering roar.
Roadster – it’s a convertible vehicle with no seats and no side windows.
Vintage – cars that are manufactured from 1916 to 1924.
So, now you have some insights before you enter motors.co.uk . Let the browsing begin.