special ed
2nd Lieutenant
- 5,398
- May 13, 2018
You just mentioned "Hornet". Hudson Hornet gives us another one.
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During the war, Ford manufactured trucks and a limited number of automobiles while it produced B-24s.Incidentally, Bristol must be unique in building both car and aircraft with the same name.
Obviously those such as SAAB, FIAT, Mitsubishi etc have built cars and aircraft but I think Bristol is alone in that one accolade.
None of these named cars after the aircraft they built however: hence I think Bristol is unique.During the war, Ford manufactured trucks and a limited number of automobiles while it produced B-24s.
General Motors was producing trucks and automobiles while manufacturing Wildcats, Avengers and developing the P-75.
There was also Kaiser, who owned Fleetwings, which was developing aircraft for the U.S. military during the war. Kaiser also owned several car manufacturers as well as manufacturing Liberty ships and Escort Carriers.
D*mn you got there firstBristols various: Brigand, Beaufighter, Fighter...
And Heinkel & Dornier.
The AMC Eagle?If Meteor counts than I think Messerschmitt Heinkel & Dornier should all count. But then you would have to Include Eagle for the P-75?
And Austin Ambassador; Princess too while we're at it.Nash/AMC Ambassador (Airspeed Ambassador)