Argy58
Oldsmobile Rocket 88 automobile c1950
This wonderfully crafted space age 'rocket' badge promotes the V8 Oldsmobile Rocket automobile (1949-1953, first generation). The tapering of the Oldsmobile lettering towards the nose of the badge is subtle, bearing in mind that the length of the badge is no longer than 3cm and the width, at its widest, just 3.5mm
The V8 was a quintessentially American car and very much 'of the period' reflecting society's fascination with speed and the space age.
The rocket insignia became part of the chrome detailing on the wings and tails of the automobile; the sales brochures invariably showed the 'Olds', juxtaposed with a powerful soaring rocket.
Photography, layout and design: Argy58
(This image also exists as a high resolution jpeg and tiff - ideal for a variety of print sizes
e.g. A4, A3, A2 and A1. The current uploaded format is for screen based viewing only: 72pi)
Oldsmobile Rocket 88 automobile c1950
This wonderfully crafted space age 'rocket' badge promotes the V8 Oldsmobile Rocket automobile (1949-1953, first generation). The tapering of the Oldsmobile lettering towards the nose of the badge is subtle, bearing in mind that the length of the badge is no longer than 3cm and the width, at its widest, just 3.5mm
The V8 was a quintessentially American car and very much 'of the period' reflecting society's fascination with speed and the space age.
The rocket insignia became part of the chrome detailing on the wings and tails of the automobile; the sales brochures invariably showed the 'Olds', juxtaposed with a powerful soaring rocket.
Photography, layout and design: Argy58
(This image also exists as a high resolution jpeg and tiff - ideal for a variety of print sizes
e.g. A4, A3, A2 and A1. The current uploaded format is for screen based viewing only: 72pi)