Sting Ray vs Stingray ?
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Early on, two different generations, I guess the C2 and C3 wording had to be different, just guessing here.
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Also, over time two words used together tend to combine as people become familiar with them.
A good example: "Week end" became "week-end" became "weekend."
On this principle it's not surprising that "Sting Ray" became "Stingray."
Of course, GM could change it back whenever they wanted, but people still likely would tend to write it as one word.
A good example: "Week end" became "week-end" became "weekend."
On this principle it's not surprising that "Sting Ray" became "Stingray."
Of course, GM could change it back whenever they wanted, but people still likely would tend to write it as one word.