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Top 10 Auto-Inspired Fender Guitars

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Khatir Soltani
The Fender Musical Instruments Corporation and the automotive industry have a love story that has lasted over 60 years, well before the Beetle Fender appeared on our streets!

While many people may know and recognize the Fender brand and their guitars, very few realize their connection to certain cars over the years. For example, the use of exactly the same shades seen on the Cadillac, Buick, and Oldsmobile on Fender’s guitars.

Here are some examples of these "cosmic twin" car-guitar combos!

Olympic White

Fender Stratocaster 1968 Jimi Hendrix Tribute
Fender Stratocaster 1968 Jimi Hendrix Tribute, olympic white colour (Photo: Maxime Allaire/Auto123.com)
1961 Buick Invicta Convertible Coupe
1961 Buick Invicta Convertible Coupe, Olympic white colour (Photo RM Auctions)

Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
Automotive expert
  • Over 6 years experience as a car reviewer
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  • Involved in discussions with virtually every auto manufacturer in Canada