According to the author of a history of cars written for youth, the first hood ornament was a suncrested falcon to bring good luck mounted on. Get the best deals on lincoln hood ornament when you shop the largest. A lot of people find hood ornaments, and hope to identify them. Edsel ford is given credit for originally coming up with the idea for 1927 model lincolns.
Showcasing automobile book dust cover in stock here. Fords son edsel initially commissioned the design for the lincoln greyhound hood ornament in 1927. Lincoln motor company advertisement showing greyhound hood. Leland and acquired by ford in 1922, lincoln has been manufacturing vehicles intended for the upscale markets since the 1920s. Lincoln had a long history of providing limousines for the u. While im sure theres all sorts of worthwhile selfexaminations i could be doing spiritual, intellectual, testicular i think a better way to end the year would be. Lincolns, the staple car of the lincoln motor company, once used greyhounds as their ornaments. These greyhound hood ornaments are a graceful chrome plated reproduction of the popular 1930s accessory. Browse the best of ebay, connect with other collectors, and explore the history behind your favorite finds. As a boy, the first book i ever checked out of the school library was about. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. In the entire history of the world, you would be hardpressed to find a dog more notable and revered than the greyhound.
Fords son edsel initially commissioned the design for the lincoln greyhound hood ornament in 1927 as a way to put his own influence into the cars, wanting to associate the canines speed with the companys vehicles. If you cant get to the museums, or libraries, and are stuck with trying to research your item online, and nothing so far that ive written about, linked to. Chrome platedattaches through center of your existing radiator capfits 1934 ford base is approximately 278 o. I was told that this was an nos cap at time of purchase, many years ago. Reference book featuring rene lalique cometes glass car mascots hood ornaments. Hood ornaments were popular in the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, with many automakers fitting them to their vehicles. Compare prices on macdonough lake and other relevant listings. Oct 31, 2015 1954 lincoln capri hood ornament car images by jill reger.
The muscle car history back in the and the american car manufacturers. In 1927, lincoln adopted a greyhound as a hood ornament, used into the 1930s. Attaches using parts from your existing radiator cap. Henry ford was so shocked and outraged she demanded the 34 ford greyhound was to be neutered. Details about vintage 1920s greyhound ford lincoln hood ornament original motometer car mascot. Huge collection of automobile book dust cover and much more. The greyhound dogs were very fast runners due to their long, powerful legs, deep chest, flexible spine and slim build. The average greyhound can see clearly for about half a mile. Some owners had their own mascots made, as hood ornaments became. Fords luxury brand lincoln had been using them as hood ornaments since 1927 and continued to do so at least into the 1930s. Fords luxury brand lincoln had been using them as hood ornaments. The greyhound hood ornament was created using the same lost wax method as rollsroyce, and lincoln sported the greyhound until the 1930s, when it switched to.
For the love of dogs historic vehicle association hva. Ford and lincoln go way back to when henry ford purchased lincoln during its bankruptcy. The greyhound hood ornament was created using the same lost wax method as rollsroyce, and lincoln sported the greyhound until the 1930s, when it switched to a coatofarms and knights helmet. Original 1934 ford greyhound radiator cap hood ornament is a great original 193334 ford greyhound radiator cap. Like the fordauthorized stant ornament from 1934, the lincoln greyhound also had a freestanding tail. Cast in solid bronze, then carefully triple chrome plated to the highest standard. Jan 19, 2016 edsel ford is given credit for originally coming up with the idea for 1927 model lincolns. Go greyhound trussardis greyhound is the star of the springsummer 2014 campaign celebrating the anniversary of the brands logo by famed photographer william wegman. Only 6 left of this very limited production 1934 greyhounds molded from an excellent 81 year old original franklin greyhound, the mold process captures all the fine details to create a beautiful centerpiece for your 1934 ford. Vintage hood ornaments, radiator caps, and other collectible hood ornaments.
The similarity between jaguars leaper and lincolns greyhound is striking. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. Hood ornament greyhound dog collectors weekly male greyhound that was a hood ornament. Lincoln, ne phoenix, az select your vehicle to verify fitment. We offer a plethora of lincoln hood ornament for your vehicle needs. Radiator cap vintage hood ornament antique hood ornament old hood ornament winged hood ornament vintage radiator cap automobile dust automobile cover automobile book automobile vintage automobile stick. Original 1934 ford greyhound radiator cap hood ornament. Vintage 1920s greyhound ford lincoln hood ornament original motometer car mascot. It is a true original with the ford part numbers 4018385 stamped on the bottom. The swift, graceful animal was a fitting symbol for a company that prided itself on speedy and stylish motor cars.
This special figure is made of solid bronze with silver plating. Bliss book a romantic history of the bliss family from the. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. I could only remember the hood ornament on my grandfathers car, but not the make. Choose your favorite 1934 ford greyhound hood ornament photographs from millions of available designs. The difference in a 33 and 34 grayhound hood ornament. A hoodbonnet ornament, radiator cap, motor mascot or car mascot is a specially crafted model. Lincoln hood ornament quality auto parts, new, used and. No, i am not going to identify your garage sale find, no, i dont know what your hood ornament is worth. Ford used a greyhound ornament for its models in 1935 im not sure if any other years though. These technology imageries coupled with several other stylized shapes and themes inspired a wide array of hood.
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I have a flying lady hood ornament looks like a desoto 1942 or perhaps a cadalic sixty special fleetwood. Lincoln motor company adopted the greyhound as its corporate mascot in 1925. This is an old hood ornament of a greyhound from ford lincoln. Hood ornaments belong in the history books, along with sidemounts, continental kits and wraparound. There is a documented story that while henry was out of the country, edsel. Lincoln model l is the first car to be used by a united states president. Mar 30, 2009 rare option for 34 ford, greyhound hood ornament, beautiful. Mar 30, 2020 fords son edsel initially commissioned the design for the lincoln greyhound hood ornament in 1927 the greyhound hood ornament was created using the same lost wax method as rollsroyce, and lincoln sported the greyhound until the 1930s, when it switched to a coatofarms and knights helmet hood ornament. I remembered something about fords and lincolns having greyhound hood ornaments, found a site online that sold inexpensive replicas, and made a custom bracket so i could mount it on the jaguar without damaging the sheet metal. Fords son edsel initially commissioned the design for the lincoln greyhound hood ornament in 1927 the greyhound hood ornament was created using the same lost wax method as rollsroyce, and lincoln sported the greyhound until the 1930s, when it switched to a coatofarms and knights helmet hood ornament. Vintage 1920s greyhound ford lincoln hood ornament original. Ford lincoln greyhound hood ornament poster by jill reger greyhound art. Lincoln quickly became one of americas top selling luxury brands alongside cadillac and packard and in 1927, lincoln adopted the greyhound as the emblem to be featured as their hood ornament, symbolising stamina, speed and beauty.
If you are looking for the best insurance for your car, unique auto insurance could be the best candidate that you can consider. I have a 1953 standard vanguard phase 2 car,which has a large rocket hood ornament,and would like to add it. Gorham manufacturing company, a silversmithing firm based in new york city, designed the regal hood ornament that crowned lincoln automobiles through the 1930s. Unfollow lincoln hood ornament to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Lincoln greyhound hood ornament photograph this neat old hood ornament was found in the classic car collection museum in kearney, nebraska. The base of this hood ornament has a slot with a bolt hole in the front. Procom engineering greyhound dog hood ornament 182. All vintage hood ornaments photographs ship within 48 hours and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. Introduced on the continental mark ii in 1956, the fourpoint star has undergone various modifications in appearance, but has remained nearly unchanged since 1980. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. When the spring broke on the factory ornament, i ordered a lincoln greyhound reproduction from jc whitney.
The greyhound hood ornament was created using the same lost wax method as rollsroyce, and lincoln sported the greyhound until the 1930s, when it switched to a coatofarms and knights helmet hood ornament. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Vintage 1920s greyhound ford lincoln hood ornament. Rare vintage lincoln greyhound car mascot hood ornament. Radiator cap vintage hood ornament antique hood ornament old hood ornament winged hood. According to the author of a history of cars written for youth, the first hood ornament was a suncrested falcon to bring good luck mounted on egyptian pharaoh tutankhamuns chariot in the early years, automobiles had their radiator caps outside of the hood and on top of the grille which also served as an indicator of the temperature of the engines coolant fluid. Whitco 35101237 jeep wrangler oem factory style replacement soft top with tinted glass and black oxford fabric interior spice denim 9706 19972006 tj. Lincoln, formally the lincoln motor company, is the luxury vehicle division of american auto. Aug 17, 2010 hood ornament identification guide, if it aint here, dont ask me. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Photographed and described in michel legrand book mascottes passion.
Greyhound facts and trivia greyhound betting online. One day i noticed that the grey car had a hood ornament that looked like a grey hound. As the story goes, edsel wanted to give lincoln its own unique stamp and the greyhound seemed a perfect embodiment of speed and beauty. Small mack truck hood ornament shiny chrome bulldog nos bumper pole 282sx11. The 1970 lincoln mark iii, along with others in the series, used a rounded continentalstyle trunk lid, designed to suggest that the spare tire was stored there. Choose your favorite vintage hood ornaments photographs from millions of available designs.