You are right and wrong at the same time...... that is what it looked like after driving it about an hour and a half home from the dealer. The only thing I did was put some armor-all on the tires. And your are very right about the flag... There is a checkered flag domed emblem that is mounted on both sides centered in the pin striping. For a better pic of it go here.... http://s57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...t=100_1108.jpg