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afj - 27/1/11 at 05:02 PM

We are doing a lambo countach kit at work for the boss and im wondering what we can call it when done
i mean can we call it a lamborghini countach? or is that not allowed thanks alan

stevegough - 27/1/11 at 08:03 PM

I don't know the answer to this one, but lets put it this way - lets say you wrote to Lamborghini and asked them - what do you think their reply would be?

Stott - 27/1/11 at 10:04 PM

quote:
Originally posted by stevegough
I don't know the answer to this one, but lets put it this way - lets say you wrote to Lamborghini and asked them - what do you think their reply would be?

NEIN! :-P

snapper - 27/1/11 at 10:45 PM

You can no more put Lambo on the log book as you can put Caterham on a Westfield's log book

James - 28/1/11 at 02:32 AM

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Originally posted by snapper
You can no more put Lambo on the log book as you can put Caterham on a Westfield's log book



I'm not sure I agree.

Is there anything that specifically states you can't call it a name that already exists? That's getting into interesting territory.

We know that you are allowed to call it any 'random' name you want- ie. I called mine my surname... even though it's actually a Locost.

So if, in principle, you *can* call it your surname... what if your surname is the same as a car manufacturer? Are the rules prejudiced against people with surnames that are also car names? I know a guy who's surname is Ferrari for example!

So I'm allowed to call my car a 'Smith' but he isn't allowed to use his name?


By the same logic, if I'd already registered my car as a Smith, what happens when a big overseas manufacturer called Smith comes to the UK. Are they not allowed to use the name Smith just because I've got there first?


At the end of the day, it all comes down to someone entering it into a database and being a government one... I bet it's a right mess!

Cheers,
James

Davey D - 28/1/11 at 06:57 AM

On a very similar note. Im rebuilding a mini at the moment as my current project, and after looking at a few mini parts suppliers i notice that you can buy everything you need to build a brand new mini from scratch ( well maybe not the engine, but if you used one from a donor you could get an age related plate..) If you built one would you be able to call it a Mini on the log book? as it is obviously a mini using all genuine mini parts, but it wasnt actually made by the original manufacturer

Myke 2463 - 28/1/11 at 07:19 AM

In this months CKC a guy built a Ferrari replica, took it for VIC test and was asked what he wanted to call it. to his suprise they agreed to call it a Ferrari Replica. So try Lamborghini Replica, they can only say yes or no.

tony-devon - 28/1/11 at 08:21 AM

I think that the key word there is replica, then it shouldnt be a problem

many years back when things were far simpler, used to just send the logbook off to get it changed, or turn up at DVLA with MOT have an inspection and away you go with a Q plate

I did a trikes, registered as make "norfolk and chance" model "shy tot"

I smiled and giggled for years about that, and still do to be honest