The era of the Great Hood Ornament is likely long past, with only a small and dwindling number of new models sporting them. But a look back reveals a history of unique, classic statuettes that defined ...

Even though I’m not a car buff, oldtimer car shows and exhibitions attract me. One reason is hood ornaments—a distinctive aspect of each automobile that beautifully combines art, design and typography ...

One look and Andy Faas was smitten. The Winged Goddess reclining atop the classic car's grille could have been a Siren from Greek mythology, the deceptively simple grille the western sea between Aeaea ...

Gallery: Classic Du Pont hood ornaments at the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance There's so much going on at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, it's worth slowing down to take a look at the ...

Throughout the summer around the Northwest, car enthusiasts gather to show off their vintage wheels and meet other like-minded people. Many of the cars feature hood ornaments that are miniature works ...

Du Pont Motors’ focus on absolute quality over quantity meant that it built very few cars -- a mere 537 -- between 1919 and 1931; the dozen on display at the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance ...

For almost a century, the focal point of a Rolls-Royce’s front end has been a gleaming figurine called the Spirit of Ecstasy, a sculpture by Charles Robinson Sykes. To this day, this statuette’s ...

With roots in New York, Mack is one of those American brands that have stood the test of time. Since its earliest days making ...