Promotional Model of 1966 Buick Riviera

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Artifact Overview

Promotional giveaways can place advertising messages deeper into people's lives than billboards or magazine ads. The power of branding -- coupled with consumer brand loyalty -- has also led to the creation of promotional items designed for sale to the public. Customers visiting a Buick dealership could go home with a full-sized 1966 Riviera, this promotional model, or perhaps even both.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Model (Representation)

Date Made

1966

Subject Date

1966

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2011.345.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal

Color

Gold (Color)
Silver (Color)
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 2.125 in
Width: 2.625 in
Length: 8.25 in

Inscriptions

Rear license plate: 1966 Impressed into front grill: RIVIERA
Promotional Model of 1966 Buick Riviera