What is another word for gat wagon?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈat wˈaɡən] (IPA) 
"Getaway car", "escape vehicle", "bandit-mobile" or "robbers' ride" are some of the common synonyms used for the term "gat wagon". This slang term originated in the early 1900s in America, primarily used by gangsters and robbers to refer to their cars used for getaways after committing a crime. The term "gat" referred to a gun, as these cars were usually equipped with firearms for protection and to fend off police. As time passed, the term evolved to include any car used for a quick getaway or escape, even if no criminal activity was involved. Today, the term is still used in some areas as a colloquialism for a quick escape vehicle.
