Hood ornaments may be disappearing, but collectors still seek them out
These shiny treasures or small sculptures captured grace in motion. Written By: Sandy Erdman | × American automobiles of the 1950s had more elegant chrome that included the hood ornament, as well as more glass and more horsepower. The chrome was called “brightwork.” So if you would ever forget what kind of car you were driving, the hood ornament was there to remind you. These shiny treasures or small sculptures captured grace in motion, such as the art-deco eagle on a 1951 Chrysler Newpo...
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