James Bond`s Vanquish voted favourite car name

Britain leads the way when it comes to classic car names with Aston Martin, Land Rover and Rolls Royce top of the table according to a new NOP World Automotive survey commissioned by eBayMotors.

The ‘Vanquish’ - a favourite of British agent James Bond - was voted most popular car name, closely followed by the intrepid ‘Discovery’ in second place and the haunting ‘Phantom’ in third.

UK’s Favourite Car Names:
1. Aston Martin Vanquish
2. Land Rover Discovery
3. Rolls Royce Phantom
4. Ford Mustang
5. Ferrari Enzo
6. Lamborghini Diablo
7. Lotus Esprit
8. Pontiac Firebird
9. Corvette Stingray
10.Isuzu Trooper

"This survey proves British car names are top of the list when it comes to stirring the emotions" said Clare Gilmartin, head of eBay Motors UK.

The Aston Martin Vanquish came first for both men and women, but the biggest difference in opinion was the inclusion of the iconic Ford Mustang in the men’s top three. Women voted the Vanquish, Discovery, Phantom, Esprit and Enzo ahead of the muscle car made famous by Steve McQueen in Bullitt.

Gilmartin added: "Although some of these cars are more common on the silver screen than on the road, a vehicle sells every two minutes on eBayMotors.co.uk so you’re sure to see them on the site before too long!"

A 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish attracted 41 bids earlier this month before eventually selling for £85,000 and, last year, an ultra-rare Ferrari Enzo achieved the highest price ever on eBay in Europe when it went for over one million euros.

With an audience of 10 million and a vehicle selling every two minutes, eBaymotors.co.uk is a great place to buy and sell cars, whether it’s an Aston Martin Vanquish or a humble Fiat Uno.

Thanks to `Kyvan` for the alert.

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