tin lizzie

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Recent Examples of tin lizzie Either way, Hong Kong and the tin lizzie go down. Michael Phillips, chicagotribune.com, 15 Apr. 2021
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Noun
  • The build is tied together with a striking violet, red and blue livery, evocative of ‘80s and ‘90s BMW touring cars.
    Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • The first series was a successful touring car, of which only 1,945 were made from 1969 to 1972.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • The scones here are particularly scrumptious (try the apricot), but make sure to leave room for some of those airy earl grey cream puffs and a sweet berry tea called Blueberry Merlot.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Heading to downtown Cincinnati for a weekend filled with lederhosen, liter-sized beer steins, giant cream puffs, bratwurst and cringe-worthy chicken dances?
    Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The experience not only highlights the uniqueness of the W16 but also underscores the immense forces that allow the Mistral to reach nearly 300 mph with the top down—a mind- (and wind-) blowing feat that cements it as the fastest roadster on the planet.
    Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Musk took then-California governor Schwarzenegger for a test ride in the prototype roadster.
    Rob Reed, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Amid his media role interest, LaJoie has spoken about his NASCAR future and the possibility of his return to stock car racing.
    Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Cars owned and prepared by Team Penske have produced more than 650 major race wins, 700 pole positions and 47 championships across open-wheel, stock car and sports car competition.
    Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Until the last couple of episodes, everything appears to be ripping along like a brand-new two-horse phaeton on a bright spring day.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 13 June 2024
  • An open touring car, a phaeton conveyed the essence of speed and performance, and was built for real sporting types.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2022
Noun
  • On the automotive front, that character arc can be represented by the transition from the baronial elegance of the Bentley S2 Continental to the manifestation of rebellion found in the muscle cars from Motor City.
    Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
  • For 16 miles along Woodward Avenue on Saturday, Aug. 16, supercars, classics, three-wheelers, hot rods, electric vehicles, muscle cars and even some cars fashioned to drive backward rumbled (or hummed) down the road.
    Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 16 Aug. 2025

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“Tin lizzie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tin%20lizzie. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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