Luxury car brand logos and mascots, and by extension the hood ornaments made from them, don't always need to be elaborate, carefully carved statuettes. Sometimes, less is more, as is the case with ...

There is so much history showcased here and each of these vintage cars tells an unforgettable story. Flip through the gallery above to see some of the best vintage cars and hood ornaments at ...

The vintage logo or hood ornament is often the most recognizable symbol and standout detail of classic automobiles. Sometimes flashy, these hood ornaments and emblems were often symbolic and drew ...

Hood ornaments and badges make the cars recognisable, and in the golden decades, the 40s, 50s, and 60s, these ornaments were little masterpieces.

The Faas Convertible Coupe, named most elegant, pre-war, at the 2017 Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance, is one of 16 classics on display, along with 21 ornaments or mascots from the Gilmore Car ...

Body lines, wheels, glass, radio knobs, everything on vintage cars was ornate and thoughtfully designed. Hood ornaments and badges were a calling card of sorts that gave the car identity in a sea ...

Throughout the summer around the Northwest, car enthusiasts gather to show off their vintage wheels and meet other like-minded people. Jean Wyatt snapped photos of hood ornaments on cars at the ...

There's so much going on at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, it's worth slowing down to take a look at the details -- like the wild hood ornaments on these grand Du Ponts.

But a look back reveals a history of unique, classic statuettes that defined the cars that carried them, as well as a few less-than-shining examples. Here are some of driving.ca's favourites.