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Fascinating Facts about Cars - 1


This sub-category of the Transport category is for fascinating facts about Cars.


Bermuda
Until 1948 automobiles were banned in Bermuda.

Fiat
The name Fiat stands for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino. Fiat was founded in July 1899.

Model A
The successor to the Ford Model T was called the Model A.

Morris Minor
In Britain the first model of car to sell over one million was the Morris Minor.

Rolls Royce
The Rolls Royce mascot is called the "Spirit of Ecstasy".

Saab
Saab stands for Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget (means Swedish Aeroplane Company).

Sweden
In 1967 Sweden changed from driving on the left to driving on the right.

Wheel Clamps
Another name for wheel clamps used on illegally parked cars is the "Denver Boot".