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How did you come up with the name Pelican Parts for the busniess?
I guess this is a question for Wayne , but anybody who knows can answer . I have wondered about this many times over the years. What is the significance of the Pelican ? Somewhat of an interesting name for a company that sells Porsche /German car parts.
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Because "Porsche Parts" was not allowed by Porsche AG.
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I think I remember hearing that a pelican flew over Wayne while he was near the water.
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I have to admit when I first stumbled across this site years ago whilst looking for parts for my first p-car I thought it was a mistake and it was a site that sold giblets or something...
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I tell my Issei Japanese friends that the name is Perry Can Parts. They go "oooh Pelican Parts. I go call them."
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I asked this question over a year ago and essentially received the answers you have.
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It's a name that is easily remembered, Californian I guess (Florida?), and most people can spell it. Names like "European Specialties" are easily forgotten and Eurotrash brings up too much porn.
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I believe he was in his 914 and decided to fix the odometer while waiting for something or someone. The name Pelican Parts had a good ring, the name flowed well.
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I remember hearing that a pelican flew over Wayne while he was near the water.
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I'm pretty sure Wayne answered this once over on the tech forum, but I don't recall the answer.
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