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 ...

The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in Monterey, California, is one of the most prestigious events for classic cars in the world. Walking out onto the perfectly manicured grounds of Pebble Beach Golf ...

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 from ...

Appraisal: Reproduction Hood Ornaments, ca. 2005, from Chicago, Hour 3. Watch Nicholas M. Dawes's appraisal of reproduction hood ornaments, ca. 2005, in Chicago, Hour 3.

At the Gilmore Car Museum, Eric Silver talks antique car mascots with Mark L. Walberg. ROADSHOW host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Eric Silver visit the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan ...

Inside the Mercedes Benz dealership on New York's posh Park Avenue, cars shimmer, leather seats invite, and hubcaps gleam—just like you'd expect. But there's also something missing: the distinctive ...

Her full name is the Spirit of Ecstasy, but you can call her the Flying Lady because you’ve known her for a long time. The graceful art deco statuette of a woman leaning forward, her shawl whipped ...