by Mike –
Hood ornaments were, at one time, much more popular than they are today. By hood ornaments I mean three dimensional sculptures on the front of the car, not the nose badge.
1920s Rolls Royce With A Body Made of Copper
Lalique, the great crystal maker, made hood ornaments starting in the 1920s for some of the worlds great classic cars.
Victorie by Lalique
Even though I took this picture below I do not know what it is called, or even if it is Lalique, but it is beautiful.
1934 Pierce Arrow 840A Silver Arrow Coupe
Stutz S16
An American Custom
Iso Rivolta GT Horseshoe
1955 Chrysler Imperial Newport Coupe
Does this look like a thunderbird above?
1954 Bentley – The Flying B
1968 Iso Grifo – A Griffon Sculpture
The Griffon sculpture above is not on the hood but it is still a sculpture on the front of the car.
This is a strange item on the hood of this Land Rover, not very ornamental.
Land Rover
Do you have a favorite hood ornament? Is so share it with us.
My favorite is the 1953 Pontiac Chieftain Dual Streak Indian head in amber and chrome. Will be happy to send you a picture.
Yes, send photos to mike@mycarquest.com.
If I get enough I will publish them.