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Old Jan 21, 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 Jan 21, 2015 | 03:50 PM
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I think its just a snapshot of the globe.
Old Jan 21, 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
Old Jan 21, 2015 | 06:47 PM
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Thanks for your input.That put's a little light on the subject Larry
Old Jan 21, 2015 | 06:51 PM
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That's where the Illuminati are concentrated
notice how it is "round"
Now, we have to get rid of you!
Old Jan 22, 2015 | 06:36 AM
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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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