Wienermobile - Revision history

Red marquis at 13:47, 2 December 2008

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	[[Image:Wiener.jpg\|thumbnail\|360px\|right\|An [[Oscar Mayer]] Wienermobile at North American International Auto Show\|NAIAS 2005]]		[[Image:Wiener.jpg\|thumbnail\|360px\|right\|An [[Oscar Mayer]] Wienermobile at North American International Auto Show\|NAIAS 2005]]
	A "'''Wienermobile'''" is an [[automobile]] shaped like a [[hot dog]] on a [[bun]] that is used to ~~[[marketing\|~~promote]] and ~~[[advertising\|~~advertise~~]] [[~~Oscar Mayer]] products. It was invented in 1936 by Oscar's nephew, Karl G. Mayer.		A "'''Wienermobile'''" is an [[automobile]] shaped like a hot dog on a bun that is used to promote and advertise Oscar Mayer products. It was invented in 1936 by Oscar's nephew, Karl G. Mayer.

	Oscar Mayer & Co. embraced new vehicles to advertise their product with the introduction of Oscar Mayer's trademark Wienermobile. The distinctive vehicles were very popular and are still used by Oscar Mayer today. Drivers of the Wienermobiles often hand out Wienerwhistles, toy replicas of the Wienermobile that double as whistles.		Oscar Mayer & Co. embraced new vehicles to advertise their product with the introduction of Oscar Mayer's trademark Wienermobile. The distinctive vehicles were very popular and are still used by Oscar Mayer today. Drivers of the Wienermobiles often hand out Wienerwhistles, toy replicas of the Wienermobile that double as whistles.
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	==History==		==History==

	The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile has evolved from Karl Mayer’s original 1936 vehicle to the current vehicles seen on the road today. Although gas rationing kept the Wienermobile off the road during [[World War II]], in the 1950’s Oscar Mayer created several new vehicles using a [[Dodge]] chassis or a Willy’s Jeep chassis. One of these models is on display at the [[Henry_Ford_Museum\|Henry Ford Museum]] in [[Dearborn, MI]]. These Wienermobiles were piloted by "Little Oscar" who would visit stores, schools, orphanages, children's hospitals, and participate in parades and festivals. In 1969, new Wienermobiles were built upon a [[Chevy]] motor home chassis and featured [[Ford Thunderbird]] taillights. The 1969 vehicle was the first Wienermobile to travel to foreign countries. In 1988, Oscar Mayer launched its Hotdogger program, where recent college graduates were hired to drive the Wienermobile through various parts of the nation and abroad. Using a converted [[Chevy]] van chassis, Stevens Automotive Corporation built a fleet of ten Wienermobiles for the new team of Hotdoggers. In 1995, the Wienermobile grew in size to 27-feet long and 11-feet high. In 2000, the big dog was given the power of a 5700 [[GM_Vortec_engine\|GM VORTEC engine]]. The most recent version of the Wienermobile, built in 2004, has been updated to include a voice activated [[GPS]] Navigational System, an audio center with a wireless microphone, and a horn that plays the Wiener Jingle.		The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile has evolved from Karl Mayer’s original 1936 vehicle to the current vehicles seen on the road today. Although gas rationing kept the Wienermobile off the road during World War II, in the 1950’s Oscar Mayer created several new vehicles using a [[Dodge]] chassis or a Willy’s Jeep chassis. One of these models is on display at the [[Henry_Ford_Museum\|Henry Ford Museum]] in Dearborn, MI. These Wienermobiles were piloted by "Little Oscar" who would visit stores, schools, orphanages, children's hospitals, and participate in parades and festivals. In 1969, new Wienermobiles were built upon a [[Chevy]] motor home chassis and featured [[Ford Thunderbird]] taillights. The 1969 vehicle was the first Wienermobile to travel to foreign countries. In 1988, Oscar Mayer launched its Hotdogger program, where recent college graduates were hired to drive the Wienermobile through various parts of the nation and abroad. Using a converted [[Chevy]] van chassis, Stevens Automotive Corporation built a fleet of ten Wienermobiles for the new team of Hotdoggers. In 1995, the Wienermobile grew in size to 27-feet long and 11-feet high. In 2000, the big dog was given the power of a 5700 [[GM_Vortec_engine\|GM VORTEC engine]]. The most recent version of the Wienermobile, built in 2004, has been updated to include a voice activated GPS Navigational System, an audio center with a wireless microphone, and a horn that plays the Wiener Jingle.

	There are 6 Wienermobiles in existence.		There are 6 Wienermobiles in existence.

beenine at 12:13, 25 June 2006

2006-06-25T12:13:58Z

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	[[Image:~~Wienermobile-NAIAS-2005~~.jpg\|thumbnail\|360px\|right\|An [[Oscar Mayer]] Wienermobile at [[North American International Auto Show\|NAIAS 2005~~]].~~]]		[[Image:Wiener.jpg\|thumbnail\|360px\|right\|An [[Oscar Mayer]] Wienermobile at North American International Auto Show\|NAIAS 2005]]
	A "'''Wienermobile'''" is an [[automobile]] shaped like a [[hot dog]] on a [[bun]] that is used to [[marketing\|promote]] and [[advertising\|advertise]] [[Oscar Mayer]] products. It was invented in 1936 by Oscar's nephew, Karl G. Mayer.		A "'''Wienermobile'''" is an [[automobile]] shaped like a [[hot dog]] on a [[bun]] that is used to [[marketing\|promote]] and [[advertising\|advertise]] [[Oscar Mayer]] products. It was invented in 1936 by Oscar's nephew, Karl G. Mayer.

beenine at 12:08, 25 June 2006

2006-06-25T12:08:00Z

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[[Image:Wienermobile-NAIAS-2005.jpg|thumbnail|360px|right|An [[Oscar Mayer]] Wienermobile at [[North American International Auto Show|NAIAS 2005]].]]
A "'''Wienermobile'''" is an [[automobile]] shaped like a [[hot dog]] on a [[bun]] that is used to [[marketing|promote]] and [[advertising|advertise]] [[Oscar Mayer]] products. It was invented in 1936 by Oscar's nephew, Karl G. Mayer.

Oscar Mayer & Co. embraced new vehicles to advertise their product with the introduction of Oscar Mayer's trademark Wienermobile. The distinctive vehicles were very popular and are still used by Oscar Mayer today. Drivers of the Wienermobiles often hand out Wienerwhistles, toy replicas of the Wienermobile that double as whistles.

The Wienermobile has been a success for Oscar Mayer, proving to be a unique means of advertising and marketing. In 2004, Oscar Mayer announced a contest whereby customers could win the right to use the Wienermobile for a day. Within a month, the contest had generated over 15,000 entries.

==History==

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile has evolved from Karl Mayer’s original 1936 vehicle to the current vehicles seen on the road today. Although gas rationing kept the Wienermobile off the road during [[World War II]], in the 1950’s Oscar Mayer created several new vehicles using a [[Dodge]] chassis or a Willy’s Jeep chassis. One of these models is on display at the [[Henry_Ford_Museum|Henry Ford Museum]] in [[Dearborn, MI]]. These Wienermobiles were piloted by "Little Oscar" who would visit stores, schools, orphanages, children's hospitals, and participate in parades and festivals. In 1969, new Wienermobiles were built upon a [[Chevy]] motor home chassis and featured [[Ford Thunderbird]] taillights. The 1969 vehicle was the first Wienermobile to travel to foreign countries. In 1988, Oscar Mayer launched its Hotdogger program, where recent college graduates were hired to drive the Wienermobile through various parts of the nation and abroad. Using a converted [[Chevy]] van chassis, Stevens Automotive Corporation built a fleet of ten Wienermobiles for the new team of Hotdoggers. In 1995, the Wienermobile grew in size to 27-feet long and 11-feet high. In 2000, the big dog was given the power of a 5700 [[GM_Vortec_engine|GM VORTEC engine]]. The most recent version of the Wienermobile, built in 2004, has been updated to include a voice activated [[GPS]] Navigational System, an audio center with a wireless microphone, and a horn that plays the Wiener Jingle.

There are 6 Wienermobiles in existence.

==External links==
*[http://www.roadtripamerica.com/wheels/oscar.htm Bio]
*[http://www.kraftfoods.com/om/tour.htm Virtual Tour of the Wienermobile at the Official Site]