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That is a Bristol, my late godmother's family had one as she was from Wales and remember her showing some pictures from her visiting there in the 1970s
Wonder if that is the same Bristol company that has produced a number of British civilian and military aircraft? My guess is yes.
The term "Audi" is an abbreviation for how the former "Auto Union" brand is pronounced in German. Eventually, Audi became part of the VW empire.
Not quite. The company name is based on the Latin translation of the surname of the founder, August Horch. . Horch, meaning "listen" in German becomes audi in Latin.
Not quite. The company name is based on the Latin translation of the surname of the founder, August Horch. . Horch, meaning "listen" in German becomes audi in Latin.
Literally, Audi was taken from “Auto Union Deutschland Ingolstadt”.
The company established by August Horch in Zwickau on July 16, 1909 could not take its founder's name for competitive reasons. A new name was found for the company by translating Horch’s name, which in German means "hark!" or "listen!", into Latin. The second company established by August Horch therefore commenced trading as Audi Automobilwerke GmbH, Zwickau on April 25, 1910.
Literally, Audi was taken from “Auto Union Deutschland Ingolstadt”.
😀 it really doesn’t. tex2670 is correct above. My wife worked for Audi for 6 years and I still have the hardback official history book they all got given by Audi AG for the centenary in 2009.
The four rings represent the four companies,Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer that merged and became Auto Union AG
Volvo is similar, coming from the Latin meaning “I roll”.
Last edited by Big Andy; Aug 15, 2022 at 10:03 AM.
Wonder if that is the same Bristol company that has produced a number of British civilian and military aircraft? My guess is yes.
You’re quite right, Bristol Cars was an offshoot of the aeroplane manufacturer. They had one showroom in London, selling hand built cars, using Chrysler V8s since the 60’s. They went into administration in 2011.
Shocked to see this in a parking lot near me. Has new plates on it likely a freshly restored car it is spectacular. No use hiding what this is most car nuts will know. Interior looks to be done period correct except for a few gauges. Anyone know if this was a Datsun colour? Would have loved to chat with the owner.
My guess is yes.
