“We see the number plate, chrome bumpers and tinted windscreen of this immaculate classic car.”
What is a classic car?
A classic car is one that is at least 20 years old. A car over 45 years old may be referred to as an antique car.
Car Parts – British English v American English:
| British English | American English |
|---|---|
| boot | trunk |
| bonnet | hood |
| bumper | fender |
| number plate | license plate |
| petrol tank | gas tank |
| windscreen | windshield |
More:
- break down – phrasal verb
- chrome (noun) – a hard, shiny metal that is an alloy of chromium and some other metals
- garage – photo vocabulary
- immaculate (adjective) – in perfect condition – free from mistakes or imperfections
- pull over – phrasal verb
- switch gears – idiom
- tinted (adjective) – slightly coloured
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