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just out of intrest?
« on: 13 June 2008, 17:47:01 »
what are, CD,, CDX,, MV6 Abbreviated for, if any, or are they just simply models??

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« Reply #1 on: 13 June 2008, 17:56:04 »
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what are, CD,, CDX,, MV6 Abbreviated for, if any, or are they just simply models??

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As I understand it CD  = Civil Diplomate
                         CDX =  Civil Diplomate extra
                           MV = Motorsport V6 engine (?)

plus                        L = Luxury
                            GL = Grand Luxury
                           GLS = Grand Luxury Sport
                           SRi  = Sports Racer injection
                             GT = Grand Tourer

                                                                  Ghia = Italian Design House Standard

They all indicate interior/ exterior trim levels, plus sometimes a hint / small reference to the engine i.e. GT or Sri usually indicated a car designed around a 'racing' engine.  'Lotus' of course is the name of the comapany who designed/built the engine.                    
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Re: just out of intrest?
« Reply #2 on: 13 June 2008, 18:07:46 »
Does your car have "SA" on the back as well Lizzie?

You never cease to amaze me on your depth od knowldge of cars. :y :y
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« Reply #3 on: 13 June 2008, 18:10:59 »
I would also add that before the mid-sixties cars were usually just a 'basic' model, with the engine size the crucial badge indicator i.e. Wolsley or Austin 1100,  Cortina 1.6, etc.   Then in came the 'L' badges, which meant you got a  heater and maybe a radio, with steel wheels with fancy nut covers....etc!

Nowadays who has a 'basic' car in terms meant in the 1950s/60s?  Cars now are Grand Luxury Extra compared to those; in fact they are like Rolls Royces compared to those old models!  Just look at an old 'Baby Austin', Austin Healley, or Model T Ford!
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Does your car have "SA" on the back as well Lizzie?

You never cease to amaze me on your depth od knowldge of cars. :y :y

What "Super Arse"!  I'll say it before you!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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« Reply #5 on: 13 June 2008, 18:14:58 »
Smart was my thinking.   ;D ;D
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« Reply #6 on: 13 June 2008, 18:18:16 »
cheers lizzie, , but can i ask why Civil Diplomate?? any refrence as to why, sorry for all the Qs :-[
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« Reply #7 on: 13 June 2008, 18:22:47 »
L (for Lux)
GL (for Grand Lux)
Ghia (the name of a former Italian coachbuilder/design studio owned by Ford)

In the mid-80s they had a specifications war against Vauxhall.(whose trim levels were L, GL and GLS) for fleet sales, and introduced a new trim level between L and GL which on the Escort and Sierra was basically an L with a red stripe and a sunroof - they called this an "LX" (probably L eXtra).
The LX trim level quickly became the most popular, and is still used now, even though the "base", "L" and "GL" tags have disappeared.
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« Reply #8 on: 13 June 2008, 18:23:30 »
but wasnt the base of the meega gls?  (well select like mine but that dont really fit)

so therefore the basic spec meega is a grand luxury sport?
i think thats ridiculus in all honesty

(well the abreviations, not the poster who posted them)
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« Reply #9 on: 13 June 2008, 18:53:43 »
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but wasnt the base of the meega gls?  (well select like mine but that dont really fit)

so therefore the basic spec meega is a grand luxury sport?
i think thats ridiculus in all honesty

(well the abreviations, not the poster who posted them)

GLS = Grand Luxery Sport yes, and compared to the 'basic' level trims of say the Carlton's and early Omega's they ARE luxury and sporty!
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« Reply #10 on: 13 June 2008, 18:57:01 »
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cheers lizzie, , but can i ask why Civil Diplomate?? any refrence as to why, sorry for all the Qs :-[


To give it 'Gravitas' or some form of status!  Remember one level of trim on the old Carlton was the 'Diplomate'*, and the CD Carlton / Omega was a development of this.

* with damned horribly big badges!
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« Reply #11 on: 13 June 2008, 19:05:07 »
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cheers lizzie, , but can i ask why Civil Diplomate?? any refrence as to why, sorry for all the Qs :-[


To give it 'Gravitas' or some form of status!  Remember one level of trim on the old Carlton was the 'Diplomate'*, and the CD Carlton / Omega was a development of this.

* with damned horribly big badges!

ahhh, once again thanks :y
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« Reply #12 on: 13 June 2008, 19:08:17 »
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L (for Lux)
GL (for Grand Lux)
Ghia (the name of a former Italian coachbuilder/design studio owned by Ford)

In the mid-80s they had a specifications war against Vauxhall.(whose trim levels were L, GL and GLS) for fleet sales, and introduced a new trim level between L and GL which on the Escort and Sierra was basically an L with a red stripe and a sunroof - they called this an "LX" (probably L eXtra).
The LX trim level quickly became the most popular, and is still used now, even though the "base", "L" and "GL" tags have disappeared.

You are right Skruntie, although it started at the end of the 1970s it certainly became a battle in the 1980s.  Not just at that level either!  Some of us with company cars at the time always kicked up a fuss about what level of trim their replacement car would be, and heaven help the Property Director if somebody got a 'L' or 'GL' if no one else at that 'rank' had one!!   Talk about jealosy  (amoungst the men of course!! ;D ;D)  I just was happy to have a nice brand new car every 18 months to 2 years! ;)
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Re: just out of intrest?
« Reply #13 on: 13 June 2008, 20:40:54 »
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L (for Lux)
GL (for Grand Lux)
Ghia (the name of a former Italian coachbuilder/design studio owned by Ford)

In the mid-80s they had a specifications war against Vauxhall.(whose trim levels were L, GL and GLS) for fleet sales, and introduced a new trim level between L and GL which on the Escort and Sierra was basically an L with a red stripe and a sunroof - they called this an "LX" (probably L eXtra).
The LX trim level quickly became the most popular, and is still used now, even though the "base", "L" and "GL" tags have disappeared.

You are right Skruntie, although it started at the end of the 1970s it certainly became a battle in the 1980s.  Not just at that level either!  Some of us with company cars at the time always kicked up a fuss about what level of trim their replacement car would be, and heaven help the Property Director if somebody got a 'L' or 'GL' if no one else at that 'rank' had one!!   Talk about jealosy  (amoungst the men of course!! ;D ;D)  I just was happy to have a nice brand new car every 18 months to 2 years! ;)


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« Reply #14 on: 13 June 2008, 20:45:41 »
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L (for Lux)
GL (for Grand Lux)
Ghia (the name of a former Italian coachbuilder/design studio owned by Ford)

In the mid-80s they had a specifications war against Vauxhall.(whose trim levels were L, GL and GLS) for fleet sales, and introduced a new trim level between L and GL which on the Escort and Sierra was basically an L with a red stripe and a sunroof - they called this an "LX" (probably L eXtra).
The LX trim level quickly became the most popular, and is still used now, even though the "base", "L" and "GL" tags have disappeared.

You are right Skruntie, although it started at the end of the 1970s it certainly became a battle in the 1980s.  Not just at that level either!  Some of us with company cars at the time always kicked up a fuss about what level of trim their replacement car would be, and heaven help the Property Director if somebody got a 'L' or 'GL' if no one else at that 'rank' had one!!   Talk about jealosy  (amoungst the men of course!! ;D ;D)  I just was happy to have a nice brand new car every 18 months to 2 years! ;)


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What have you said.............. ;D ;D ;D

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