Chrysler Hood Ornaments

 

 

 

Hood ornaments have been an identifying mark of car companies for many years. A hood ornament is a specially crafted model of something that identifies a car company. Hood ornaments were originally created as a way to decorate the radiator caps, the radiator caps used to be on top of the grille in early years.

Chrysler hood ornaments, unique in their own way from other companies, are something of a collector’s item today. One of the more unique hood ornaments that Chrysler put out was produced for the 1975 Chrysler Cordoba, a car that only lasted until 1983. This particular ornament was a stylized version of the Argentine Cordoba coin. The car's interior also used a baroque trim to match this ornament.

 

Chrysler hood ornaments were usually cast in brass, zinc, or bronze and given a nickel or silver plated finish. In later years, a chrome finish was used. This is one way that you can spot a replica; if a Chrysler hood ornament is plated in chrome when this was not accessible in the era the car was produced.

Today, Chrysler hood ornaments have been toned down considerably due to the cost of mass-producing the hood ornaments as well as the high theft rate. Chrysler uses its' company emblem to adorn its' models, typically accompanied by the lavish grilles that Chrysler is well known for.

 

There is no question that Chrysler hood ornaments have a decorated history, having some of the most beautiful craftsmanship, a clear symbol of luxury.