Equal parts beautiful and dangerous, the hood ornament reputedly ... Hispano-Suiza decided to honor the famous third squadron by using the same stork on its cars.

hood ornaments were works of art. They not only represented the automaker's brand but became status symbols for the rich and famous. What's more, they had a very practical purpose. Back when cars ...

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“Hood ornaments were originally designed for a purpose and then transformed into elaborate decorations or symbols,” said Kim Cady, assistant curator of the Car and Carriage Museum. “They ...