the car manufacturer would continue to draw upon the bullfighting connection in future years. the islero was named for the miura bull that killed the famed bullfighter manolete in 1947. "espada" is the spanish word for sword, sometimes used to refer to the bullfighter himself. the jarama's name carried a special double meaning; intended to refer only to the historic bullfighting region in spain, ferruccio was concerned about confusion with the also historic jarama motor racing track.