AFBLUE Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 Been thinking alot today about a good name for my car. Was thinking about it's characteristics, slick, fast, agile, and thought of the P-51 Mustang. That led me to search for names of Mustangs. I came up with "Patty" from 2 sources. I used to fly in the 343rd Reconnaissance Squadron from 1993-1997. Back in World War II, the 343rd flew P-38 Lightnings and P-51 Mustangs. On 5 Sep 1944, Maj Bill Allen of the 343rd Fighter Squadron, shot down 5 German aircraft, becoming an ace in 1 day. His plane's name was "Pretty Patty" http://www.highironillustrations.com/commi...p51/p51_10.html Another P-51 Mustang, "Patty Ann II", was piloted by Lt Jack Thornell. He was credited with 17.25 kills (aerial victories). "Patty Ann II" was painted silver and blue (like my car). http://www.crossroadsdiecast.com/e2.html 2 Mustangs named Patty with over 22 kills between them. It was meant to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmagner1 Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 Been thinking alot today about a good name for my car. Was thinking about it's characteristics, slick, fast, agile, and thought of the P-51 Mustang. That led me to search for names of Mustangs. I came up with "Patty" from 2 sources. I used to fly in the 343rd Reconnaissance Squadron from 1993-1997. Back in World War II, the 343rd flew P-38 Lightnings and P-51 Mustangs. On 5 Sep 1944, Maj Bill Allen of the 343rd Fighter Squadron, shot down 5 German aircraft, becoming an ace in 1 day. His plane's name was "Pretty Patty" http://www.highironillustrations.com/commi...p51/p51_10.html Another P-51 Mustang, "Patty Ann II", was piloted by Lt Jack Thornell. He was credited with 17.25 kills (aerial victories). "Patty Ann II" was painted silver and blue (like my car). http://www.crossroadsdiecast.com/e2.html 2 Mustangs named Patty with over 22 kills between them. It was meant to be. hey you people call your car names if it starts talking to you let me know oh i call my car car :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiaCobra_merged Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 Great name, i like it. As for my car, she's named "Danielle". She's hot n sexy....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawman Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 Excellent, it's nice when you can attach real meaning to a name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT2666 Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 I like a name with some meaning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuLu Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 "Patty" it is, and for good reason. Congrats, my friend. My "LuLu" earned her name for close/similar reasons. I worked a beat car for seven years while assigned to District patrol. Radio sign was "611" and we had a lot of fun together. I was an FTO, a "patrol specailist" (field training officer) who trained new cops fresh out of the Academy. I trained over 40 before I moved on myself, and a few have done very well in moving up through the ranks. One is our acting Superintendent, sadly two are in jail, and three are dead, KILOD. LuLu's "outside" number (painted on the fenders) was 8749, and I drove her from her first day out of fleet preparation, to her last day on duty. Birth to retirement, and she earned her nick-name from all the stupid stunts she pulled my sorry azz through. Some warm and fuzzy, and some sad and haunting, but she's a part of my automotive history nonetheless. I've been a Ford fan ever since I met LuLu. "LuLu" came from other cop's radio comments about my "loop-de-loop" stunts, I won't delve into them further, but the name stuck, along with the sentiment. Good for you, and welcome to "Patty" too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Bishop Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 AFBLUE Love the thought that you put into her name. My wife named my car....... <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDESHELBY1 Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 Been thinking alot today about a good name for my car. Was thinking about it's characteristics, slick, fast, agile, and thought of the P-51 Mustang. That led me to search for names of Mustangs. I came up with "Patty" from 2 sources. I used to fly in the 343rd Reconnaissance Squadron from 1993-1997. Back in World War II, the 343rd flew P-38 Lightnings and P-51 Mustangs. On 5 Sep 1944, Maj Bill Allen of the 343rd Fighter Squadron, shot down 5 German aircraft, becoming an ace in 1 day. His plane's name was "Pretty Patty" http://www.highironillustrations.com/commi...p51/p51_10.html Another P-51 Mustang, "Patty Ann II", was piloted by Lt Jack Thornell. He was credited with 17.25 kills (aerial victories). "Patty Ann II" was painted silver and blue (like my car). http://www.crossroadsdiecast.com/e2.html 2 Mustangs named Patty with over 22 kills between them. It was meant to be. LMAO!!! You know we love ya AF what ever you shall dor....BUT PATTY? Ewwwwwhhh, that just does not fit the Shelby GT I see in these pictures, but to each their own I guess. Been thinking alot today about a good name for my car. Was thinking about it's characteristics, slick, fast, agile, and thought of the P-51 Mustang. That led me to search for names of Mustangs. I came up with "Patty" from 2 sources. I used to fly in the 343rd Reconnaissance Squadron from 1993-1997. Back in World War II, the 343rd flew P-38 Lightnings and P-51 Mustangs. On 5 Sep 1944, Maj Bill Allen of the 343rd Fighter Squadron, shot down 5 German aircraft, becoming an ace in 1 day. His plane's name was "Pretty Patty" http://www.highironillustrations.com/commi...p51/p51_10.html Another P-51 Mustang, "Patty Ann II", was piloted by Lt Jack Thornell. He was credited with 17.25 kills (aerial victories). "Patty Ann II" was painted silver and blue (like my car). http://www.crossroadsdiecast.com/e2.html 2 Mustangs named Patty with over 22 kills between them. It was meant to be. LMAO!!! You know we love ya AF what ever you shall do....BUT PATTY? Ewwwwwhhh, that just does not fit the Shelby GT I see in these pictures, but to each their own I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted December 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 Well "Ralph" was already taken. At least this thread got you and dmag57 on the same side of a discussion :D Oh look, you are both here in this thread at the same time. How cute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmagner1 Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 Well "Ralph" was already taken. At least this thread got you and dmag57 on the same side of a dision :D Oh look, you are both here in this thread at the same time. How cute i still call my car car or shelby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted December 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 Speaking of comparing mustangs to fighter planes: I think the Shelby GT is like an F-16. Light and agile, while the GT 500 is more like an F-15C. Heavier than an F-16, not as agile, but much more powerful and faster. In a close in dogfight the F16 has the advantage, but in a long range engagement, the F-15 would win. But, I digress.... So Swede, what would you call the car? Maybe I should have a naming contest. I'm not that fond of Patty, just thought it was a nice connection. Dmaq has already nominated "car". Is Patty too wimpy? I could go with "Conan the Destroyer", or "Dr Doom", or "The Executioner', Excaliber, or Bambi. Eleanor, the most famous Shelby named car, isn't that sexy of a name either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT2666 Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 What no Mustang Sally? I like Bambi I like the F16 analogy of course the P51 analogy pretty much the same. The SC is more like a Raptor :blink: :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdear Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 Well "Ralph" was already taken. At least this thread got you and dmag57 on the same side of a discussion :D Oh look, you are both here in this thread at the same time. How cute Thanks...i spit my coffee on my monitor when i read that lol :D Ralph has meaning...just not the same meaning some of the twisted minds have on this board lol. My friends from a cruise named him........oh well...i would have named "him" Black Betty...but I didnt want to confuse him since I was already calling him Ralph ! It has grown on me lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Shelby_merged Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 i still call my car car or shelby Around our house, it is simply "The Shelby." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbydream1 Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 Well "Ralph" was already taken. At least this thread got you and dmag57 on the same side of a discussion :D Oh look, you are both here in this thread at the same time. How cute Welcome "Patty"-you're a step ahead of me, mine still hasn't gotten a suitable name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmagner1 Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 Around our house, it is simply "The Shelby." thats funny its the same at mine and the car next to it is called corvettr or 'vette' <_< <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDESHELBY1 Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 Speaking of comparing mustangs to fighter planes: I think the Shelby GT is like an F-16. Light and agile, while the GT 500 is more like an F-15C. Heavier than an F-16, not as agile, but much more powerful and faster. In a close in dogfight the F16 has the advantage, but in a long range engagement, the F-15 would win. But, I digress.... So Swede, what would you call the car? Maybe I should have a naming contest. I'm not that fond of Patty, just thought it was a nice connection. Dmaq has already nominated "car". Is Patty too wimpy? I could go with "Conan the Destroyer", or "Dr Doom", or "The Executioner', Excaliber, or Bambi. Eleanor, the most famous Shelby named car, isn't that sexy of a name either. How about "Must-P" as in Mustang P-51, LMAO!!!! Speaking of comparing mustangs to fighter planes: I think the Shelby GT is like an F-16. Light and agile, while the GT 500 is more like an F-15C. Heavier than an F-16, not as agile, but much more powerful and faster. In a close in dogfight the F16 has the advantage, but in a long range engagement, the F-15 would win. But, I digress.... So Swede, what would you call the car? Maybe I should have a naming contest. I'm not that fond of Patty, just thought it was a nice connection. Dmaq has already nominated "car". Is Patty too wimpy? I could go with "Conan the Destroyer", or "Dr Doom", or "The Executioner', Excaliber, or Bambi. Eleanor, the most famous Shelby named car, isn't that sexy of a name either. How about "Must-P" as in Mustang P-51, LMAO!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 Mine is "the Shelby" or "my car"...I never understood the whole car naming thing...on the other hand, if I had a yacht I would name it because its sort of required I think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted December 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 How about "Must-P" as in Mustang P-51, LMAO!!!! How about "Must-P" as in Mustang P-51, LMAO!!!! Or it could also be short for Mustang-Patty. Because of the personalized plate I got for it - AFBLUE, since 2001 my 96GT's name has been Air Force Blue (same color used by the Air Force on their 96 For Taurus Staff cars). It became my online name in 2003. I really did the car naming thing for my kids. I named my newly acquired green 03 F-150 "Shrek" and the kids loved it. I ask them if they want to go for a ride in Shrek and they get all excited. My daughter also got excited when I told her the car's name was Patty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDESHELBY1 Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 Or it could also be short for Mustang-Patty. Because of the personalized plate I got for it - AFBLUE, since 2001 my 96GT's name has been Air Force Blue (same color used by the Air Force on their 96 For Taurus Staff cars). It became my online name in 2003. I really did the car naming thing for my kids. I named my newly acquired green 03 F-150 "Shrek" and the kids loved it. I ask them if they want to go for a ride in Shrek and they get all excited. My daughter also got excited when I told her the car's name was Patty. AF - Here is the bottom line. Your an Air Force guy and I will always think & believe this...If it wasn't for guys like you I wouldn't even be talking Shelby GT's. Thank you for all you've done for me and my family, and name the car what ever you d*amn well please. Swede Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted December 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 Thanks Swede, Like you I'm just bantering back and forth (ok you did make me cry earlier, but I'm better now j/k) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT1 Posted December 24, 2007 Report Share Posted December 24, 2007 I named her "Lilly", as in Lilly Blue. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmagner1 Posted December 24, 2007 Report Share Posted December 24, 2007 AF - Here is the bottom line. Your an Air Force guy and I will always think & believe this...If it wasn't for guys like you I wouldn't even be talking Shelby GT's. Thank you for all you've done for me and my family, and name the car what ever you d*amn well please. Swede you can name fred, george, frank any thing but sue oh wait thats johnny cash you could name a blackone after johnny cash :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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