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Name Tommy's 1952 MG TD

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by: ff5172 09/15/2007 3:29:18 PM
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how about old smokey
by: Morris Garages 09/15/2007 3:50:52 PM
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One look into this dame's crystaline eyes and you hear her name whispered--breathy and hushed... "Tear Drop."
by: Morris Garages 09/17/2007 8:05:38 PM
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"Tear Drop"! It recalls many a nostalgic breakdown. It scans like "Rosebud" (rf: Orson Welles) thus recalling another crimson beauty. And, yes, VDCdriver, the MG was manufactured by Morris Garages--so give me a break here.
by: MrPhil 09/15/2007 4:51:13 PM
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1. Look ma, no _____!
2. Dodge Dart
3. Bond, James Bond

Take your pick, they're all free!
by: jtsanders 09/15/2007 4:53:50 PM
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Carmen for the color, or Electra in honor of the Lucas electrics.
by: boss290 09/16/2007 4:52:15 AM
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I agree with Carmen Electra, but for a different reason....As soon as the top comes off all you can see is a couple of T-ts. Sorry Guys, love the show which I podcast every week.
by: Scudder 09/15/2007 5:35:30 PM
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Not sure about the full name.

But with respect to the car's diminutive dimensions and from my experiences with MGs it really should start with 'Little'.

i.e. "You awkward 'Little' - ".

Occasionally the name may also translate to "you Little Beauty", this term is reserved of course for those few brief miles that the car is running well. Always a warning of impending catastrophic mechanical failure.


by: americar 09/15/2007 7:46:09 PM
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by: Mike Peissner 09/16/2007 1:22:07 AM
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Carl... Yeah, he's a Carl. Take a look at those headlights.... that grill. Definitely a guy!

And look at him. He's simply and straightforward. There are no extra do-dads or wings, sweeping/flowing lines or silly frills. His name should reflect that.. short and to the point. "Bartholomew" or even "Douglas" are completely out of character. "Bob" may be shorter but it is too "cartoony". No, Carl is strictly business.
by: mr_josh 09/16/2007 4:03:15 AM
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MG could be a sort of monogram for "Magoo". Mr. Magoo.
by: Litahni 09/18/2007 12:19:11 PM
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That's great!! Mr. Magoo is perfect.
by: gemini535 09/19/2007 10:36:02 AM
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It's too cute to be Mr. Magoo.

Darlin' Meg. Or Maggie.
by: Luc Cormier 09/21/2007 1:15:00 PM
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Mr Magoo fits this car just right
by: rocketman 09/16/2007 8:03:06 AM
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C'mon folks . . . the name has gotta sound British!
by: Scudder 09/16/2007 9:54:20 AM
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by: OldLinc 09/16/2007 11:08:28 AM
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Not really a british name but 'Brittany would be good. Doesn't sound good or perform well consistantly but looks great when the top comes off.
by: Scudder 09/16/2007 11:24:15 AM
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Not any more apparently if recent events are to be judged.

The softtop is sagging and the bottom end is shot.
by: VDCdriver 09/16/2007 11:26:04 AM
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Well, MG actually stands for Morris Garages (look it up if you don't believe me!), so how about Sir Morris?
by: kazwastooshort 09/18/2007 9:12:03 AM
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by: shmiley 09/17/2007 12:57:21 PM
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