Hood ornaments started as a disguise for homely radiator caps more than a century ago. Once upon a time, radiator caps were featured on the outside of the car so drivers could keep an eye on the ...

1935 Auburn 851 Supercharged Speedster. Corey Davis ©2024 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's. Hood ornaments have largely faded into obscurity thanks to modern safety regulations and ever increasing costs ...

Hood ornaments were once an important status symbol for car owners, but today they're surprisingly uncommon after years of ...

Car hood ornaments are a bit old-fashioned these days, but you can still find them on some luxury cars. These are the most famous pieces of hood decor ever.

However, these purely stylish hood ornaments represented a significant danger for pedestrians. They can be heavy, after all, and those edges had the potential to cause awful injuries should a ...

Car hood ornaments are a bit old-fashioned these days, but you can still find them on some luxury cars. These are the most famous pieces of hood decor ever.