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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 12:32 PM
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The Corvette is the flagship of Chevy but I can't find the Bowtie logo on the car anywhere.

Does any model of the Corvette have the Bowtie on it?

There has to be a reason for it, any guesses???
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 12:36 PM
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check behind your license plate
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 12:40 PM
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guessing it is because it is in the flag logo itself...if that wasn't there then i am sure the bow-tie would be
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by pewter99
check behind your license plate
True but why is it hidden?



I forgot about that one. I swapped mine with the clear diamond cut for the led reverse lights
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 12:53 PM
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What he said:

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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 12:56 PM
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Found it..
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 01:23 PM
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Who cares-it has too many logos on it already (inside and out). I already know what I'm driving.
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Kman1971
Found it..
I was going to say, take a closer look at those cross flags.

I think Chevy wanted their logo on the car but didn't want so obvious. The Corvette is a class above the rest of the brand, they wanted to set it apart a little.
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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History of the Corvette Flag, should only be one on the front I think:
http://hobbycarcorvettes.net/corvette_logos.html
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by pewter99
check behind your license plate

If you want a bowtie on your Vette,,,I am sure some one will sell you a very nice pricey, shiney stick on one,,,I have no clue who though,,,,


The Name CORVETTE needs no label!







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Other than in the C5 logos all over the car, the only bowtie by itself I know of is the one Pewter99 mentioned.
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 03:03 AM
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SSShhhhhh ! Be careful what you ask for. The last Exec appointed wanted to change the badge on the vette to the bowtie (thought it would benefit both the vette and the rest of the line). Many vette owners (myself included) thought that was a terrible idea. No idea if thats why it died but glad they never went through with that change.
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 07:23 AM
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Funny, one of my favorite parts about the Corvette is that it does NOT have the bowtie on it. Other than as a part of the Corvette Flag logo.
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Originally Posted by Jistari
SSShhhhhh ! Be careful what you ask for. The last Exec appointed wanted to change the badge on the vette to the bowtie (thought it would benefit both the vette and the rest of the line). Many vette owners (myself included) thought that was a terrible idea. No idea if thats why it died but glad they never went through with that change.
i was also glad when they scrapped that thinking!
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 05:44 PM
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Hmm Intersting Question... I believe it is so you can get help from a lovely assistant to help look for it... Usually its located somewhere on the hood...

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