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Re: 1981 4000 5+5
Arun,
The derivative, Q-ship, from Q-boat or mystery ship is the
nomenclature for a warship disguised as a harmless merchant ship with the
intent of drawing the enemy, specifically U-boats (definition forgone)
within range of the disuised boats armaments. All's fair in love & war!
With respect to the automotive world, Q-ship has come to mean sleepers
or mundane looking cars with firebreathing capabilities. early Saab, oops,
baaS SPGs, Ford SHO's and of course RS2's come to mind. we can talk about
Korvettes later!
Mike