Well after searching for a name for my syncro, I did what I should have done in the first place... I talked to the original owner. My van's name is SIMBA, named after a film about a big lumbering African lion. Sailors rarely change the names of thier ships as it is considered unlucky. In respect of this tradition I kept the name for my old van "Pokey" named for the similarly coloured pal of Gumby, not a comment on its speed or acceleration. Since I can live with Simba the syncro, I think I'll continue the tradition of not renaming the van, besides part of Simba's low price was due to minor deer damage on the passenger side. While I don't know if there are deer in Africa, I do know that Simba is a hunter. The name stays. Like many thins on the list, we've covered this topic before. There is a similar "Nickname" thread going on type 2 right now as well. But my Topic for Friday is: Why is your van named what it is? Thanks, Chris 1980 Air Cooled Vanagon L Westfalia "Pokey" 1986 Waserboxer Vanagon GL Syncro Westfalia "Simba" |
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