Hood Ornament
A hood/bonnet ornament, or radiator cap, or motor mascot or car mascot is a specially crafted model of something which symbolizes a car company like a badge, located on the front center portion of the hood. It has been used as an adornment since almost the inception of automobiles.
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Famous quotes containing the words hood and/or ornament:
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—Ben Hecht (18931964)
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—Marcus Tullius Cicero (10643 B.C.)