go-faster stripe
(British, humorous) A decorative horizontal stripe on the bodywork of a vehicle, imitating those found on racing cars.
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(British, humorous) A decorative horizontal stripe on the bodywork of a vehicle, imitating those found on racing cars.
Dad was the owner of a gold Ford Cortina with a black go-faster stripe and a raunchy-sounding engine.
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