Moment in History: It was 10 years ago today (April 29) the last Oldsmobile vehicle rolled off the assembly line at the Lansing plant, marking the end of the iconic brand of automobile. Founded by Ransom E. Olds in 1897, the company unveiled its first model, the Curved Dash Oldsmobile, in 1901 with a price tag of $650. Did you know the Oldsmobile brand even inspired a song? According to History, the song “In My Merry Oldsmobile” debuted in 1905. In the company’s 106-year history, more than 35 million Oldsmobile vehicles were built. Take a listen the charming ode to Oldsmobile: bit.ly/AT_FBHH042914B To learn more, visit HISTORY: bit.ly/AT_FBHH042914
Posted on: Tue, 29 Apr 2014 20:30:00 +0000
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