Hood ornaments used to be a detail of distinction on cars and trucks. Some were stylized works of art, simple or elaborate. Others — such as the round glass gauges that warned of an overheated engine — were also functional. If you knew your makes and models, you could identify a vehicle strictly by the decorative finish at the end of the hood. At the recent Winthrop Vintage Wheels Show, we decided to focus on some of the more eye-catching ornaments and found a wide variety of styles over the decades.
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Photo by Don Nelson
Photo by Don Nelson
Photo by Don Nelson
Photo by Don Nelson
Photo by Don Nelson
Photo by Don Nelson
Photo by Don Nelson
Photo by Don Nelson
Photo by Don Nelson
Photo by Don Nelson
Photo by Don Nelson
Photo by Don Nelson
Photo by Don Nelson
Photo by Don Nelson
Photo by Don Nelson
Photo by Don Nelson
Photo by Don Nelson
Photo by Don Nelson
Photo by Don Nelson
Photo by Don Nelson
Photo by Don Nelson
Photo by Don Nelson
