Corsa_Carl
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Always wondered why sleepers are reffered to as "sleepers" lol
so
why ?
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willay
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sleeper, not noticed, sits in the background sleeping, then serves your arse on plate.
[Edited on 08-09-2005 by willay]
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John_C
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standard, subtle looking cars with big engines
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3CorsaMeal
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Sleeper:
-an unexpected achiever of success
-an unexpected hit; "that movie was the sleeper of the summer"
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Corsa_Carl
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quote:
Originally posted by willay
sleeper, not noticed, sits in the background sleeping, then serves your arse on plate.
[Edited on 08-09-2005 by willay]
sounds bout right lol
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3CorsaMeal
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"the winner was a true sleeper--no one expected him to get it"
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Corsa_Carl
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quote:
Originally posted by John_C
standard, subtle looking cars with big engines
i no that  was wonderin y they r called sleepers tho, y sleeper.
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Corsa_Carl
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quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
"the winner was a true sleeper--no one expected him to get it"
"romeo romeo"
just thort id join in with the quotes lol
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Krammy
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Me when I'm in a Uni lecture
Or What was said Previous..
Subtle cars..with extra va va voom under the bonnet
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3CorsaMeal
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_Carl
quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
"the winner was a true sleeper--no one expected him to get it"
"romeo romeo"
just thort id join in with the quotes lol
google = type "define sleeper"
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Rileysport
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sleepers = scary child abusing film with kevin bacon
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Corsa_Carl
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Stoneyginger
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this is a sleeper 
The group when i first bought my corsa 
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Jackooo
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quote:
Originally posted by Stoneyginger
this is a sleeper
what bhp that at? its smart as!
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3CorsaMeal
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about 250bhp
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-wylo-
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I remember the bloke was trying to sell it? any luck?
[Edited on 08-09-2005 by -wylo-]
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Dav
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If I saw a car like Lucky B's old one I'd half expect it to be fast now. I always expect subtle cars to be "sleepers" now 
I'd be more surprised if some tatty kitted up car was faster in a race I think, as they're usually driven by younger people or Neds who can't insure fast cars.
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Nismo
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like OJC , sits and sleeps , then when you least expect it , it terrarises your ass 
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jr
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quote:
Originally posted by Nismo
like OJC , sits and sleeps , then when you least expect it , it terrarises your ass
 LMFAO
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Jamie Walby
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quote:
Originally posted by jr
quote:
Originally posted by Nismo
like OJC , sits and sleeps , then when you least expect it , it terrarises your ass
LMFAO
JR is working on StormSleeper the Incredible arent you JR....ARENT YOU
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jr
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yes mr walby
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SVM 286
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_Carl
Always wondered why sleepers are reffered to as "sleepers" lol
so
why ?
It comes from the phrase 'Street Sleeper' which was in popular use in certain areas of the motoring press (Fast Lane etc) in the early eighties and probably earlier.
It may well be a corruption or play on words of the term street sweeper aswell, possibly describing something visually docile yet able to sweep it's path clear of all comers.
It refers to a powerfull car that appears unassuming - the classic wolf in sheeps clothing.
Also, transients and down and outs are often referred to as street sleepers and are (understandably) not known for their mild reaction to being woken up.
The use of the phrase to describe a vehicle may well be a direct reference to the antisocial behaviour of a very powerfull but understated or even scruffy looking car being roused by someone with a heavy right foot.
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SVM 286
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quote:
Originally posted by Stoneyginger
this is a sleeper
Would idealy have to be equipped with a tartan car blanket on the parcel shelf, some nasty Halfords wheel trims on 14 inch black steels, a 'baby on board' logo and some of those stick on dog pictures on the back to completely fool all of the people all of the time though.
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GazBevan
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Some of you may have already seen this picture on the internet but hows this for a 'sleeper'....
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Tom
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Beardy's got a 2.0 16v corsa that looks like a totally standard 1.2 ls
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