In honor of this weekend’s Deam Cruise and Willistead Concours d’Elegance, reader Charles gave me the idea to run a series on car ornamentation. Here are some shots taken at car shows over the last few years…
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Great shots.
I noticed on two of the emblems, a Chrysler and an Oakland, the word Canada on them. I assume they were made by Chrysler and GM Ltd. Liked the Plymouth Fury hood orniment. The big V-8 is understated on the orniment (440).
Great clarity in those shots.