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Title: Darkness on the Edge of AutoPuzzles #273 - Ford Fairlane "Flickfällan"
Post by: Otto Puzzell on July 28, 2012, 06:00:26 AM

Curb feelers on the prowl !  

For one point: identify the make and model of the car, and its name in the customized state seen here.  

Only a complete and specific answer will earn a point!  

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Title: Re: Darkness on the Edge of AutoPuzzles #273
Post by: Zerk on July 28, 2012, 04:06:07 PM

"Only a complete and specific answer will earn a point!".

Well, for starters, 1962 Ford Fairlane?

Title: Re: Darkness on the Edge of AutoPuzzles #273
Post by: Otto Puzzell on July 29, 2012, 03:28:02 AM

That's part of the answer.

Title: Re: Darkness on the Edge of AutoPuzzles #273
Post by: Otto Puzzell on August 04, 2012, 03:02:16 AM

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Title: Re: Darkness on the Edge of AutoPuzzles #273
Post by: fyreline on August 04, 2012, 09:00:09 AM

It's actually a 1963 Ford Fairlane (not a '62), which it's owner calls "Flickfällan" in this customized state. It appears to be from Finland?

I'm not sure, but I think that Flickfällan translates very loosely to "Greased Lightning"' as in the name of the custom hot rod in the American musical, "Grease".

Title: Re: Darkness on the Edge of AutoPuzzles #273
Post by: RayTheRat on August 04, 2012, 10:22:40 AM

I dunno if "rat rod" is the style you're looking for...although in my mind it's more of a "bolt-on" kustom.

Title: Re: Darkness on the Edge of AutoPuzzles #273
Post by: Otto Puzzell on August 04, 2012, 10:56:57 AM

Quote from: fyreline on August 04, 2012, 09:00:09 AM

It's actually a 1963 Ford Fairlane (not a '62), which it's owner calls "Flickfällan" in this customized state. It appears to be from Finland?

I'm not sure, but I think that Flickfällan translates very loosely to "Greased Lightning"' as in the name of the custom hot rod in the American musical, "Grease".

I believe it translates to "Maiden Trap" - a variation on "chick magnet", I suppose.

Title: Re: Darkness on the Edge of AutoPuzzles #273 - Ford Fairlane "Flickfällan"
Post by: fyreline on August 04, 2012, 11:22:09 AM

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I believe it translates to "Maiden Trap" - a variation on "chick magnet", I suppose.

Ah, that makes more sense. My Finnish wasn't as good as my start. ;D

Title: Re: Darkness on the Edge of AutoPuzzles #273 - Ford Fairlane "Flickfällan"
Post by: Carnut on August 04, 2012, 12:07:55 PM

Quote from: fyreline on August 04, 2012, 11:22:09 AM

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I believe it translates to "Maiden Trap" - a variation on "chick magnet", I suppose.

Ah, that makes more sense. My Finnish wasn't as good as my start. ;D

Actually it's not Finnish but Swedish..
Finland is of course a bi-lingual country and about 8/9 percent of the population still speak Swedish, a leftover from the days when it was under Swedish rule.
Swedish for "a girl" is "en flicka" so I suppose it could also be translated as "maiden".

Title: Re: Darkness on the Edge of AutoPuzzles #273 - Ford Fairlane "Flickfällan"
Post by: RayTheRat on August 04, 2012, 08:25:44 PM

 :hah:

Quote from: fyreline on August 04, 2012, 11:22:09 AM

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I believe it translates to "Maiden Trap" - a variation on "chick magnet", I suppose.

Ah, that makes more sense. My Finnish wasn't as good as my start. ;D