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A Native American Headdress was used as a logo until 1956. The current Pontiac logo represents a Native American arrowhead. An alternate slang term for the marque among performance enthusiasts includes Poncho. Another slang term used in the early stages of brand was "Indian" due the subject matter of its logo.
Pontiac Logo = Indian ArrowheadNT91 said:Does anyone know the history behind the Pontiac logo?
:agreeMoreMoonShine said:Be very careful here....you might catch the attention of some POS human rights group that think the logo is "offensive" to Indians. They'll eventually sue GM, forcing them to change it to something more "sensitive and tolerant.":shutme
An example-My brother played football for Northeast Louisiana State Univ in Monroe (now called ULM). They're no longer the Indians for the same reasons above. Unbelievable.
Oh no, I haven't heard that they have either, I was just saying that in time, I'm sure it'll happen.....GTO judge said:I have not read nor heard of any Indian group (Native American) slamming Pontiac for using an Indian (Native American) mark, or logo, or referencing their ancestry, to make money.
The Cherokee nation suing GM for use of the arrow head I can believe it, in fact I can't believe it wasn't done alreadyMoreMoonShine said:Oh no, I haven't heard that they have either, I was just saying that in time, I'm sure it'll happen.....![]()
TexasAggie said:Be very careful here....you might catch the attention of some POS human rights group that think the logo is "offensive" to Indians. They'll eventually sue GM, forcing them to change it to something more "sensitive and tolerant.":shutme
An example-My brother played football for Northeast Louisiana State Univ in Monroe (now called ULM). They're no longer the Indians for the same reasons above. Unbelievable.
Yep, now we are called the "Warhawks". Being a southern conservative and supporter of our war efforts in Iraq now I am offended. Why couldn't they have picked a name that doesn't offend anyone such as "Northeast Louisiana Sportsmen".TexasAggie said:Be very careful here....you might catch the attention of some POS human rights group that think the logo is "offensive" to Indians. They'll eventually sue GM, forcing them to change it to something more "sensitive and tolerant.":shutme
An example-My brother played football for Northeast Louisiana State Univ in Monroe (now called ULM). They're no longer the Indians for the same reasons above. Unbelievable.
They're all like that. I went and bought an arrowhead from a Pontiac Solstice.(The one fixed on the Solstice's trunk) Much redder, with a nice chrome outline. I'll post pics later.The Arrowhead on my trunk is not very red. It should be red.
Anyone have the off red logo?
How much and were did you buy the item?They're all like that. I went and bought an arrowhead from a Pontiac Solstice.(The one fixed on the Solstice's trunk) Much redder, with a nice chrome outline. I'll post pics later.
Got it from Pontiac dealer for about $12.00. (Can't remember the exact price, but it was cheap) Yes, it is the same size, but it does have a little curve to it. Not much, though.How much and were did you buy the item?
Is it the same size as the OEM logo?