Need Help - Why does a NA build vehicle have a UK/Germany Flag emblem??

[Krabby]

The IG factory is in France! No French flag on the rig...

Actually there’s a Made in Hambach sticker in RWB on the window. MAGNA is an Austrian firm but no love for them.

 

[Eric]

The IG factory is in France! No French flag on the rig...

Yes there is. On the rear left-hand side window is a " Built in Hambach " sticker together with the French flag. ( Albeit an elongated flag)

 

[Voader - Oudersopzwier]

I can. understand the British flag, but what does Germany have to do with anything here?

British design, German technology. And a handful of other countries supplying parts, but no flags for them.

 

[MurphyMurph]

Everyone gets a trophy these days…

 

[bemax]

I can. understand the British flag, but what does Germany have to do with anything here?

as I recall most of the engineering took place in Germany until Magna took over to build the prototypes. Many engineers and managers came from German manufacturers like Mercedes.
But this said I don’t find anything about the place of the early development in the web. Probably @AWo knows more about it.

 

[Coullabus]

The IG factory is in France! No French flag on the rig...

Side rear window, at the bottom “made in Hambach”? A Frech Flag

is that being picky?

 

[Jean Mercier]

The IG factory is in France! No French flag on the rig...

But "made in Hambach" ... sounds very German with French flag

 

[Jean Mercier]

Serious now ... let's stop laughing ... made in Europe with worldwide components

EDITED: Global ... Grenadier like all cars?

 

[Bruce]

Serious now ... let's stop laughing ... made in Europe with worldwide components

EDITED: Global ... Grenadier like all cars?

 

[Coullabus]

Serious now ... let's stop laughing ... made in Europe with worldwide components

EDITED: Global ... Grenadier like all cars?

If the world could forget to be serious, and found time to laugh at itself, and with itself, th world would then become a much happier and safer place for us all to live together in peace.

 

[Bruce]

I agree with you @Coullabus There was discussion of the origin of the vehicle and I happened to have my Monroney sticker handy which shows it's a pretty diversely sourced vehicle. No one country can truly claim the Grenadier. UK maybe if it was built there but Sir Jim passed on the opportunity.

 

[Jean Mercier]

I agree with you @Coullabus but not sure why the eye roll was needed. There was discussion of the origin of the vehicle and I happened to have my Monroney sticker handy which shows it's a pretty diversely sourced vehicle. No one country can truly claim the Grenadier. UK maybe if it was built there but Sir Jim passed on the opportunity.

The world is global, we can't live without each other, be it on microscopical level or macroscopical level, but this is a philosophical discussion indeed.

 

[Coullabus]

I agree with you @Coullabus but not sure why the eye roll was needed. There was discussion of the origin of the vehicle and I happened to have my Monroney sticker handy which shows it's a pretty diversely sourced vehicle. No one country can truly claim the Grenadier. UK maybe if it was built there but Sir Jim passed on the opportunity.

Yep. Guilty. I pressed the wrong face-thingy. Now edited. The vehicle was going to be built, originally, in Wales - but Sir Jim was made an offer no business man could refuse by Mercedes. That’s life.

 

[LeeroyJ]

The IG factory is in France! No French flag on the rig...

Well it depends what year you are living in.

Hambach from Wikipedia

• 1200 - 1766: Kingdom of Germanyas part of Holy Roman Empire
• 1766 - 1871: France
• 1871 - 1918: German Empire
• 1918 - 1940: France
• 1940 - 1944: Nazi Germany
• since 1945: France

 

[Coullabus]

The world is global, we can't live without each other, be it on microscopical level or macroscopical level, but this is a philosophical discussion indeed.

I’m no philosopher! Just a believer in people. And the power of laughter. What a wonderful, diverse world we live in, and all too often have made a mess of. There is no room for negativity in my opinion. Look for the positives- especially the positives that involve fun and laughter.

 

[Eric]

Yep. Guilty. I pressed the wrong face-thingy. Now edited. The vehicle was going to be built, originally, in Wales - but Sir Jim was made an offer no business man could refuse by Mercedes. That’s life.

Mercedes made the offer after the Welsh government were less than helpful with a grant for the factory in Wales. The inverted A in the front grill of the vehicle was their gesture to the Welsh government for their " help".

 

[Coullabus]

Well it depends what year you are living in.

Hambach from Wikipedia

• 1200 - 1766: Kingdom of Germanyas part of Holy Roman Empire
• 1766 - 1871: France
• 1871 - 1918: German Empire
• 1918 - 1940: France
• 1940 - 1944: Nazi Germany
• since 1945: France

Is time travel an option when ordering - now that really could be a lot of fun!

 

[Coullabus]

Mercedes made the offer after the Welsh government were less than helpful with a grant for the factory in Wales. The inverted A in the front grill of the vehicle was their gesture to the Welsh government for their " help".

…not to mention the new Welsh 20mph speed limit!

 

[Catpaw4x4]

Hi @Jeffrey I feel the same way. That's why I only have the British one.

All I wanted was the British one - not an option when ordering from US. Only option was US flag. That's the reason why I'm so puzzled as to why I have a combo UK:Germany. Thanks everyone for the replies especially those that bring a smile at the end of the day!

 

[nuclearbeef]

I didn't get one b/c of the RAI, but I want to order one and stick it on anyway.
Dealer is a little swamped right now and besides has no spares in inventory yet.
Any idea where to get one?
Or maybe an enamel and metal union jack of the approximate same size?