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I became owner of this scale model and would like to know if there is anyone out there that may have more information on something like this or where I can go to get more info. It is from the '30's or 40's and is from a gm dealership in the thumb of Michigan. It is approximately 4 ft square. I am interested in any information and if someone else may have one of these are know where another is located.
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How did I miss this? I have a book about the GM proving grounds with this map on one of the pages and I think it is from the late '20s like maybe '27 or '28 if I remember right.Great piece!!!!!!!!!!