Darkness on the Edge of AutoPuzzles #273 - Ford Fairlane "Flickfällan"

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July 28, 2012, 06:00:26 AM Last Edit: August 04, 2012, 10:57:53 AM by Otto Puzzell
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.  

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You wanna be the man, you gotta Name That Car!

Zerk

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July 28, 2012, 04:06:07 PM
"Only a complete and specific answer will earn a point!".

Well, for starters, 1962 Ford Fairlane?

Otto Puzzell

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July 29, 2012, 03:28:02 AM
That's part of the answer.
You wanna be the man, you gotta Name That Car!

Otto Puzzell

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August 04, 2012, 03:02:16 AM
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You wanna be the man, you gotta Name That Car!

fyreline

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August 04, 2012, 09:00:09 AM Last Edit: August 04, 2012, 09:20:10 AM by fyreline
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".

"You are entitled to your own opinion, but you are NOT entitled to your own facts"

RayTheRat

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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.

Otto Puzzell

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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.
You wanna be the man, you gotta Name That Car!

fyreline

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August 04, 2012, 11:22:09 AM
QuoteI 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
"You are entitled to your own opinion, but you are NOT entitled to your own facts"

Carnut

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August 04, 2012, 12:07:55 PM
Quote from: fyreline on August 04, 2012, 11:22:09 AM
QuoteI 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".
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RayTheRat

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August 04, 2012, 08:25:44 PM
 :hah:

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