Trivia Thread

[Eli]

Anyone know what the BMW logo really represents?

Combination of Rapp aircraft engine manufacturer and the Bavaria flag. But, I don't know why.

[FormulaZR]

Combination of Rapp aircraft engine manufacturer and the Bavaria flag. But, I don't know why.

Yes, the Bavarian flag. When the logo was first created, it was prohibited by the Trademark Act to feature ‘national coats of arms or other symbols of national sovereignty’ in a trademark. So...they used an incorrectly configured flag.

[gn7]

Combination of Rapp aircraft engine manufacturer and the Bavaria flag. But, I don't know why.

Very good. The circular part with the BMW lettering came from the Rapp logo, the blue and white is from the Bavarian flag.