Originally Posted by +fireamx
Jenson Interceptors had big Chrysler wedge 383 or 440's.
Some TVRs enjoyed Ford V8's, or Triumph inline 6's.
Lotus uses a Toyota ZZ engine.
Panteras came with Ford Cleveland V8's.
DeTomaso Mangustas had small block Fords,
As did the Sunbeam Tiger.
Even TR8's came with an aluminum Buick "Nail Head" V8. Licensed to British Leyland.
13, do you think any of the owners of these cars kept their cars drivetrains a secret? I mean why would they?
I just don't understand the reasoning that when somebody simply states a "fact" about their cars ancestory, it automatically means they're ashamed of the Parent company whose name is on it.
Of course 44 years later some people still think the AMX came with a 390 "Ford" in it.
The difference is when most people ask a Crossfire owner who makes that car. Most respond by saying, "Chrysler, but really it's really a Mercedes", or my personal favorite that I've heard "It a Chrysler, but its the exact same thing as an SLK"
What's wrong with just saying... "Chrysler" there is no need for a "but"