General Motors Overseas Operations

Global overview of GM operations in the mid-1960’s.

The 20th century saw the rise and economic domination of the multinational company. Global organizations ranging from insurance companies to soda manufacturing grew significantly, and General Motors was no exception.

This map, published in 1965, highlights the overseas operations in Africa, Europe, South America, and the south Pacific. Distributors, manufacturing plants, and subsidiaries are all identified with small icons both within the image and around its borders. The verso features advertisements for GM’s most popular international models.