Hood ornaments were once an important status symbol for car owners, but today they're surprisingly uncommon after years of safety and performance concerns.

Car hood ornaments are a bit old-fashioned these days, but you can still find them on some luxury cars. These are the most famous pieces of hood decor ever.

You might remember Cadillac’s three-dimensional crest, however, the American brand also created two distinctive hood ornaments with the iconic flying Goddess and a heron in the 1930s.

Looking for a little luxury? This “Spirit of Ecstasy” figure replicates the hood ornament from Rolls-Royce cars. In 1909, car enthusiast John Douglas-Scott-Montagu commissioned sculptor ...

Bentley’s 626 hp Flying Spur Speed, which can reach 205 mph, finishes third at Robb Report’s 2024 Car of the Year Contest.