Photographed at a Classic Car Show in Vineland. Originally, Chevrolet wanted to have the American Flag on the emblem's right but it is illegal to use the flag on any product apparently. They had to rush around to find a design before an upcoming car show and because the name Chevrolet is French they thought the fleur-de-lis would be fitting. This decision was made 50 years ago.Monday, June 20, 2011
Classic Corvett Emblem
Photographed at a Classic Car Show in Vineland. Originally, Chevrolet wanted to have the American Flag on the emblem's right but it is illegal to use the flag on any product apparently. They had to rush around to find a design before an upcoming car show and because the name Chevrolet is French they thought the fleur-de-lis would be fitting. This decision was made 50 years ago.
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- wino-fred
- Former Treasurer, Ontario Wine Society - Niagara Chapter; Former Treasurer, Society for American Wines - Toronto and National. Former employment: Controller, College of Audiologists & Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario; Controller, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario; Assistant General Manager, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Capital Leasing Division.
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