Chevrolet logo celebrates 100th anniversary - photo gallery

The first instance of the 'bowtie' being worn came in 1913

1/20
The first instance of the 'bowtie' being worn came in 1913
The first instance of the 'bowtie' being worn came in 1913
2/20
Durant fixed the logo to the H2 Royal Mail Roadster
Durant fixed the logo to the H2 Royal Mail Roadster
3/20
He also added it to the H4 Baby Grand
He also added it to the H4 Baby Grand

Trending Cars

Find more Cars
4/20
The Baby Grand was part of Chevrolet's Series H line
The Baby Grand was part of Chevrolet's Series H line
5/20
The first major redesign of the logo came in 1936
The first major redesign of the logo came in 1936
6/20
It was seen on the Chevrolet Standard among others
It was seen on the Chevrolet Standard among others
7/20
This 1940 Special Deluxe also wore the badge
This 1940 Special Deluxe also wore the badge
8/20
Over 215 million cars have worn Chevrolet's 'bowtie' logo since 1913, but its origins are still not precisely known
Over 215 million cars have worn Chevrolet's 'bowtie' logo since 1913, but its origins are still not precisely known
9/20
One theory suggests Durant was inspired by the wallpaper of a Parisian hotel he was staying in
One theory suggests Durant was inspired by the wallpaper of a Parisian hotel he was staying in
10/20
Another says he was inspired by an advert for the Southern Compressed Coal Company while on holiday in Atlanta
Another says he was inspired by an advert for the Southern Compressed Coal Company while on holiday in Atlanta
11/20
The advert, for 'Coalettes' - a refined fuel for fires - featured a logo on a slanted bowtie
The advert, for 'Coalettes' - a refined fuel for fires - featured a logo on a slanted bowtie
12/20
The 1955 Chevrolet BelAir incorporated the logo into a new design
The 1955 Chevrolet BelAir incorporated the logo into a new design
13/20
The Nomad was produced on and off until 1972
The Nomad was produced on and off until 1972
14/20
This 1969 Camaro SS became a muscle car icon
This 1969 Camaro SS became a muscle car icon
15/20
Chevvy quickly became known for its pick-up trucks, too
Chevvy quickly became known for its pick-up trucks, too
16/20
The Impala was first introduced in 1958
The Impala was first introduced in 1958
17/20
Chevy's 1988 Camaro
Chevy's 1988 Camaro
18/20
The Impala, too, keeps going with this model from 1994
The Impala, too, keeps going with this model from 1994
19/20
With 1995 came a major redesign of Chevrolet's Blazer SUV
With 1995 came a major redesign of Chevrolet's Blazer SUV
20/20
The badge became more prominent throughout the 90s
The badge became more prominent throughout the 90s
First Published Date: 23 Jul 2013, 04:04 AM IST
NEXT ARTICLE BEGINS

Check Latest Offers

Please provide your details to get Personalized Offers

Choose city
+91 | Choose city
Choose city
Select a dealer

Want to get the best price for your existing car?

Powered by: Spinny Logo
By clicking "View Offers" you Agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy
Dear Name

Please verify your mobile number.

+91 | Choose city
Couldn't verify the OTP.
It's either expired or it's incorrect.