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Old January 21st, 2015, 03:13 PM
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Smile North and South America in Olds Emblems
Hope this question has not been ask here many times before,but the most frequently asked question that I'm ask at car shows is (why are North And South America displayed in the Olds emblems). Answers please. Larry
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Old January 21st, 2015, 03:50 PM
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I think its just a snapshot of the globe.
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Old January 21st, 2015, 06:04 PM
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Oldsmobile adopted a ringed-globe emblem to stress what marketers felt was its universal appeal. from wikipedia
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Old January 21st, 2015, 06:47 PM
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Thanks for your input.That put's a little light on the subject Larry
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That's where the Illuminati are concentrated
notice how it is "round"
Now, we have to get rid of you!
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Would have been a little ridiculous to show Europe/Asia/Africa on the nose of an American automobile, no?

LOL @Octania! Apropos?
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