The Buick Motor Company was originally incorporated in 1903, by David Dunbar Buick in Detroit, Michigan. Later that year, the struggling company was taken over by James H. Whiting who moved it to his hometown of Flint, Michigan.
Throughout the years, Buick hood ornaments were characterized by stylized versions of:
Female figures . . . Early 1930s
Locomotives . . . Late 1930's
Airplanes . . . Early 1940s
Gunsights . . . Late 1940s to Mid 1950s
Jetfighters . . . Mid to late 1950s
Buick 1930s Female Figure
Buick Hood Ornament circa 1930s
A "Winged Woman" On A 1941 Cadillac Convertible Coupe
1941 Cadillac
A Stylized "Woman/Rocket" On A 1955 Cadillac
1955 Cadillac
Chevrolet Hood Ornaments
Hood Ornamentation Where Speed Is Emphasized
In 1911, the Chevrolet Motor Company of Michigan was incorporated by Louis Chevrolet, a race car driver who eventually partnered with William Durant (orginal founder of GM) in 1915. Louis Chevrolet eventually parted ways but the namesake company grew to become General Motors' top-selling line.
In the early years, Chevrolet hood ornaments were characterized by stylized:
Eagle . . . Late 1920s to Early 1930s
Locomotive or locomotive/eagle . . . Late 1930s thorugh the 1940s
Eagle/airplane and an Impala . . . Early 1950s
Gunsights . . . Late 1950s
Late 1920's Chevrolet - Eagle Motif Atop A Radiator Cap
The Speed of A Locomotive Is Implied On This 1940s Chevrolet
The 1950s "Impala" Motif
An Eagle/Airplane On A 1950s Skyline
What Are Hood Ornaments Made Of?
Hood ornaments are usually cast in brass, zinc, or bronze and finished in a chrome plated finish. In the years when chrome plate was unavailable, they were plated in either silver or nickel. Some also incorporated other materials, such as plastic, while others incorporated a light bulb for illumination at night.
A 1950s Oldsmobile 88 Sporting A "Jet Plane" Hood Ornament
Hey, Here's A Hood Ornament That Needs A Name
Plymouth Hood Ornaments
Inspired By Sailing Ships
The Plymouth automobile was introduced in 1928 by the Chrysler Corporation. From the 1930s to the early 50s, Plymouth hood ornaments were typically charaterized by stylized sailing ships or schooners.
Yellow Plymouth With "Schooner" Hood Ornament
Red Plymouth With "Sailing Ship" Hood Ornament
Throughout the years, Buick hood ornaments were characterized by stylized versions of:
Female figures . . . Early 1930s
Locomotives . . . Late 1930's
Airplanes . . . Early 1940s
Gunsights . . . Late 1940s to Mid 1950s
Jetfighters . . . Mid to late 1950s
Buick 1930s Female Figure
Buick Hood Ornament circa 1930s
1950s "Gunsight" Hood Ornament On A Buick Eight
1950s Buick Eight
Cadillac Hood Ornaments
Hood Ornaments With A Female Influence
The Cadillac Automobile Company was founded in 1902 and was subsequently purchased in 1909 by General Motors. Over the following thirty years, Cadillac established itself as America's premier luxury car.
Throughout the years, Cadillac hood ornaments were characterized by stylized:
Woman with feathered wings . . . 1930s to Early 1940s
Woman/airplane . . . 1940s
Woman/rocket . . . 1950s
1950s Buick Eight
Cadillac Hood Ornaments
Hood Ornaments With A Female Influence
The Cadillac Automobile Company was founded in 1902 and was subsequently purchased in 1909 by General Motors. Over the following thirty years, Cadillac established itself as America's premier luxury car.
Throughout the years, Cadillac hood ornaments were characterized by stylized:
Woman with feathered wings . . . 1930s to Early 1940s
Woman/airplane . . . 1940s
Woman/rocket . . . 1950s
A "Winged Woman" On A 1941 Cadillac Convertible Coupe
1941 Cadillac
A Stylized "Woman/Rocket" On A 1955 Cadillac
1955 Cadillac
Chevrolet Hood Ornaments
Hood Ornamentation Where Speed Is Emphasized
In 1911, the Chevrolet Motor Company of Michigan was incorporated by Louis Chevrolet, a race car driver who eventually partnered with William Durant (orginal founder of GM) in 1915. Louis Chevrolet eventually parted ways but the namesake company grew to become General Motors' top-selling line.
In the early years, Chevrolet hood ornaments were characterized by stylized:
Eagle . . . Late 1920s to Early 1930s
Locomotive or locomotive/eagle . . . Late 1930s thorugh the 1940s
Eagle/airplane and an Impala . . . Early 1950s
Gunsights . . . Late 1950s
Late 1920's Chevrolet - Eagle Motif Atop A Radiator Cap
The Speed of A Locomotive Is Implied On This 1940s Chevrolet
The 1950s "Impala" Motif
An Eagle/Airplane On A 1950s Skyline
What Are Hood Ornaments Made Of?
Hood ornaments are usually cast in brass, zinc, or bronze and finished in a chrome plated finish. In the years when chrome plate was unavailable, they were plated in either silver or nickel. Some also incorporated other materials, such as plastic, while others incorporated a light bulb for illumination at night.
A 1950s Oldsmobile 88 Sporting A "Jet Plane" Hood Ornament
Hey, Here's A Hood Ornament That Needs A Name
Plymouth Hood Ornaments
Inspired By Sailing Ships
The Plymouth automobile was introduced in 1928 by the Chrysler Corporation. From the 1930s to the early 50s, Plymouth hood ornaments were typically charaterized by stylized sailing ships or schooners.
Yellow Plymouth With "Schooner" Hood Ornament
Red Plymouth With "Sailing Ship" Hood Ornament
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