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Jeff Glucker

REVEALED: What happened to hood ornaments | Rare Historical Photos

Modern car designs will do almost anything to get your attention—massive grilles, full-width light bars, illuminated badges, and headlights that perform a choreographed dance when you unlock the doors.

But one of the most distinctive pieces of automotive design has almost completely disappeared: the hood ornament.

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