Car Art - Ornamentia Photo Gallery by Dan Greenberg at pbase.com

Car Art - Ornamentia

Photographs of Hood Ornaments, Emblems and other automotive details in all their shiny glory. The newest images are at the beginning.

Car Art - Orna...

By Dan Greenberg

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1939 Pontiac	1940 Packard	1956 Mercury	1924 Franklin
1951-53 Dodge	1936 DeSoto Airstream	1936 Auburn 852 Boattail Speedster	1934 Pontiac
1951 Mercury	1951 Mercury	1956 Plymouth	1952 Chrysler
1956 Ford	DeSoto Ornament, Hudson Terraplane Grill	1939 Pontiac	1940 DeSoto
1934 Ford	1934 Plymouth	1950 Pontiac	1949 Hudson Commodore
1937 Cadillac	1941 Buick	1937 Nash	1939 LaSalle Series 62
1935 Studebaker	1947-48 Kaiser	1947 Pontiac	1939 Diamond T Truck
1932 Dodge	1953 Plymouth Cranbrook	1933 Plymouth	Packard Ornament on 1937 Chevy Truck
1954 Chevy	1939 Packard 120 in the Rain	1938 Graham	1937 Ford
1956 Packard Clipper	1949-50 Kaiser	1938 Graham	1959 Imperial Crown
1956 Nash Ambassador Custom	1934 Graham Model 69	1952 Kaiser	1951-53 Dodge
1949-50 Kaiser	A Unique Hood Ornament	1931 Chevy Hood Ornament	1925-26 Gardner Griffin
Custom Glass Hood Ornament	1937 Pontiac - 8 Cylinder	1930 Marquette	Double Bulldogs
1934 Pontiac	1932 Oldsmobile	1954 Pontiac	1939 Cadillac
1961 Ford Galaxie Starliner	1954 Chrysler	1955 Chevy	1948 Pontiac
1951-52 Chrysler on 1939 Plymouth Pickup	1955 Chevy	1930 Franklin Sport Runabout Deluxe	1937 Bugatti Type 57-C
Rusted and Pitted - 1941 Cadillac	1941 Cadillac - El Trovatore Motel	1954 Packard Patrician	1934 Ford
Lalique Eagle Custom Ornament	1950 Pontiac DeLuxe Streamliner	1950-51 Lincoln Cosmopolitan	1933 Dodge Pickup
1927 Hispano Suiza H6B Wood-Bodied Skiff	1907 American Underslung 50/60hp Roadster	1928 Packard 443 Town Car Rollston	1930 Cadillac V16 "Madame X" 2-Passenger Coupe
1929 Packard Custom Eight 640 Runabout	1936 Oldsmobile	1937 DeSoto	1925 McFarlan
1949-50 DeSoto	1954 Pontiac Star Chief	1936 Buick	1938 Voisin C-28 Cabriolet
1935 Amilcar Pegase Grand Prix Roadster	1934 Buick	1929 Duesenberg Model J	1947 Chrysler
Ford Emblem - 1954 Ford Truck	1949 Dodge	1948 Oldsmobile	1927 Cadillac Series 314-A Sport Phaeton
1929 Oakland	1947 Ford	1951 Plymouth	After Market Demon
1937 GMC Truck	1934 Olds Ornament on 1935 Dodge	1953 Dodge	1936 Triumph Gloria Southern Cross Roadster
1939 Buick	1947 Armstrong Siddeley Typhoon 18	1949 Cadillac Trunk Lid	1956 Packard Clipper in Pink
1930 Willys Knight 66B Phaeton	1941 Pontiac	1946 Nash	1938 Pontiac
1950 Pontiac	1935 Buick	1947 Chrysler	1941 Plymouth
1941 Plymouth	Kaiser Aftermarket Ornament on an old Ford Truck	1949 Buick	1951 Studebaker
1951 Mercury	1937 Pontiac - 6 Cylinder	1954 Pontiac	1940 Packard
1939 Cadillac	1955 Buick Century	1939 Cadillac	1949 Ford
1939 Pontiac	1933 Hudson Terraplane	1952 Nash Hood Ornament on a 1951 Ford	1932 Packard 903 Convertible Coupe
1937 Dodge	1939 Plymouth	1952 Chrysler	1937 Dodge
1956 Lincoln	1954 Chevy	1936 Buick	1951 Henry J Ornament on a 1953 Henry J
1952 Cadillac	1947 Diamond T Pickup	Old Caddy Hood Ornament on a 1950 GMC	1950 Buick
1928 Willys Knight	1951 Pontiac	1959 Cadillac	1928 Willys Knight
1937 Dodge	1935 Ford	1937 Dodge	1957 Oldsmobile
1953 Pontiac Catalina	1953 Cadillac	1940 Chevy	1953 Pontiac Catalina
1928 Willy's Knight	1930(?) Ford Model A	1941 Cadillac	1929-30 Stutz
1932 Plymouth	1955 Pontiac	1957 Oldsmobile Wagon	1957 Oldsmobile Wagon
1959 Edsel	1954 Buick Detail	1954 Oldsmobile	Now that's a Hub Cap
1954 Chevy	1953 Buick Skylark	1948 DeSoto	1939 Pontiac
1937 Pontiac	1949 Buick	1949 Buick Dashboard	1953 Buick Skylark
1953 Buick Skylark	1931 Chrysler	1942 DeSoto #2	1942 DeSoto #1
1931 Pontiac #2	1931 Pontiac #1	1949 Pontiac	1937 DeSoto
1935 Chevy	1941 Cadillac	1955 Buick	1932 Pontiac
1942 Buick	1942 Buick	1950 Pontiac	1967 Corvette
1960 Thunderbird	1952 Chevy	1967 Corvette	1948 Ford
1951 Packard	50's era Kenworth	1954 GMC Pickup	1940 Ford Cabover Truck
1950? Sterling Truck	Mid 50's GMC Cabover Truck	1945 Peterbilt 14 L	1948 Autocar DC-100TN
1957 Autocar	1963 Mack B-61	1931 Chevy	1931 Chevy
1952 Oldsmobile	1955 Chevy	1951 Pontiac	1950 Chevy
1955 Buick	1951 Pontiac	1954 Willy's Ace	1937 Chevy
1956 Mercury	1951 Pontiac	1929 Buick	1950 Buick Special
Car Collection 1	1935 Auburn 851 Cabriolet	1951 Pontiac	1937 Plymouth
1931 Auburn	1954 Chevy	1950 Buick Special	1955 Pontiac Safari
1931 Dodge	1950 Mercury	1950 Mercury	1947 Chevy
1949 Packard	1949 Packard Cormorant	1940 American Bantam	1940 Cadillac
1940 Cadillac	1931 Chevy	Cadillac Ornament adapted to a 34 Ford	Custom Grayhound on 34 Ford
Late 40's Olds on a Ford Truck	1937 Packard Model 1507	1936 Packard 120 Convertible Victoria	1935 Duesenberg Model J
1930 Lincoln L Model Sport Phaeton	1906 National	1953 Ford	1913 Packard I38 Runabout
1920 Packard 3-35 Runabout	1955 Thunderbird Steering Wheel Detail	1958 Chevy Impala	1958 Chevy Impala and Neon
1948 Plymouth	1950 Ford	1951 Ford	1950 Ford
1948 Plymouth	1951 Mercury	1946 Plymouth	1950 Ford
1950 Ford	1955 Mercury Montclair	1939 LaSalle	1935 Auburn
1947 Pontiac	1948 Pontiac	1947 Pontiac	1932 Packard in Silver and Gold
1935 Auburn Speedster	1928 Isotta-Fraschini Tipo 8A S LeBaron Boattail Roadster	1933 Plymouth	1934 Dodge
Franklin Ornament on Early 30's Dodge	1934 Ford	1939 Chevy	1935 Graham
Hudson Terraplane Grill with 1951 Desoto Ornament	1929 Nash	1957 Chevy	1936 Plymouth
1948 Rolls Royce	1933 Plymouth in Pink	1927 Rolls Royce	1952 Dodge
1955 Cadillac	1951 Pontiac	1951 Packard	1958 Cadillac Hubcap
1950 Buick	1928-30 Chrysler	1951 Ford with custom plexiglass ornament	1950 Ford with custom wood insert
1946 Plymouth	1949 Dodge Suburban	1948 Chrysler	1931 Model A
1948 Buick	1935 Ford	1935 Dodge	1915 Van Blerck
56 Cadillac	1931 American Bantam	1941 Willys	1954 Kaiser Darrin
1936 Auburn Boattail Speedster	1939 Mack Truck Pickup	1940 Studebaker	1932 Packard 8 Dietrich 904 Deluxe Sport Phaeton
37 Studebaker	1938 Bugatti Type 57C	59 Cadillac	Model A Hood Ornament
Ancient Horn and Driving Light, Copper and Brass	41 Lincoln Continental	1911 Simplex Toy Tonneau	1956 Buick Special
Peterbuilt Swan	1957 Buick Super	1951-53 Dodge Truck Ram	Ornamentia-5.jpg
Mack Bulldog - Ear;y 60's or so B61	1941 Dodge Truck	1936 Buick	1936 Plymouth
1936 Ford in the Rain	1931 Chevy	1947 Pontiac	Western Distribution's 1954 Kenworth show truck
40 Buick Grill	54 Cadillac Eldorado	1933 Chrysler	1956 Oldsmobile
38 Lincoln	41 Cadillac	1915 Van Blerck Dash	49-52 Pontiac
1931 Willys	1937 Pontiac - Early Morning Light

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Gerard KOEHL		05-Oct-2023 18:34
Cette série est vraiment extraordinaire. V

Bob B.		30-Oct-2022 22:06
Very cool Dan! V

Nestor Derkach		12-Mar-2022 19:43
Impressive collection of auto hood ornaments tack sharp delivery excellent gallery . Vote

mario .n		16-Dec-2021 12:35
Exceptional work, I really like!

Raymond Ma		05-Jun-2021 19:37
Wow...this is quite the collection! Encyclopedic and artfully catalogued Dan. vVv

Jeff Gitlin		04-Dec-2020 17:27
Dan, you have gathered an exceptional collection. The captures are isolated, sharp, and colorful. Many I have not seen before in captivity. I admire your artistic approach to the subject. Kudos.

Paco L�pez		03-Apr-2020 04:34
Wonderful finds and gallery! V!

William Barletta		14-Sep-2017 23:03
A super collection very well photographed. Fortunately I am not so old that I remember seeing all of them "in person." ~V~

Sam Rua		22-Apr-2016 02:58
Very cool gallery with lots of great images. Nicely conceived and filled.

Markus Grompe		20-Apr-2016 23:31
awesome collection!

settler		04-Apr-2015 17:17
Whether on cars or planes this is an environment that welcomes design BV!!

Gerard Koehl		17-Jan-2015 07:36
Magnifique collection. V

Tom LeRoy		25-Jun-2013 17:15
An impressive collection of artistically presented hood ornaments! BV

Dan the Man		30-Dec-2012 15:15
Wow! Quite a collection! Bravo!!

Helen Betts		16-Dec-2012 18:38
Fascinating gallery filled with outstanding images. Definitely will have to come back to see more. V.

Darren Livingston		16-Nov-2012 19:49
A great gallery...very inspiring....

Bernd Roethig		05-Nov-2012 00:03
Compliments Dan, Great gallery, very well executed. Would like to see them at full-size, must be great!

ac		31-Oct-2012 16:50
Details that make history, in one collection !

goelsamuel		24-Oct-2012 17:29
Superb collection of very original, creative and skillfully composed images! Big Vote!

cits_4_pets		11-Sep-2012 03:39
These are excellent Dan!!! Love the minimalistic approach on so many that shows off the art of the vehicle. Some of the hood ornaments are so cool, an art of the past. Strong lines really make some fine images. Excellent gallery!!!!

Dan Spendolini		04-Sep-2012 10:25
Another superb gallery Dan. Composition, lighting, color, contrast, all perfect. Outstanding photography.V

Charles Lasnier		26-Aug-2012 10:05
Top notch.

Wendell Cantrell		27-May-2012 21:33
Looking for hood badge(emblem) not hood ornament for 51 Desoto Custom wagon

Kasia Guess		18-Jan-2012 23:07
excellent collection

Mark Krause		11-Jan-2012 04:48
Dan, I can't believe that I've not seen these before! I've seen many others present such a collection, but your images truly do justice to each and every original design! ~GMV~

Hugh Rooney		10-Jan-2012 15:41
Love these Dan.Fab composition and colours.VVV

Arthur Lebacq		16-Nov-2011 12:39
Wonderful details here in this fascinating gallery.....well done.....V

woody34		15-Nov-2011 23:13
Great gallery of wonderful ornaments..like some others I didn't realise so many existed..

Long Bach Nguyen		25-Oct-2011 14:28
excellent gallery with so many wonderful and historical Hood Ornaments. I didn't know there were so many beautiful ornaments. Cheers, Long

Lennart Waara		20-Jun-2011 14:11
Excellent gallery with great variation and presentation!

Arn		01-Jan-2011 17:56
The incredible variety and abundance of interesting details and textures just blows my mind - I envy you for your resources! :) Nice gallery and voted, of course.

Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)		17-Sep-2010 17:23
Dan,I love this collection! BV Paolo

Wintermeer		31-Jul-2010 07:32
Wonderful details, they knew how to build cars back then.... Vote!

Andrew Bott		18-Jul-2010 22:20
Wow, that's quite a collection.

Eldar Kadymov		11-Jul-2010 22:12
I look at it as at a lesson of superior art and compisition, V

Jake Jacobson		17-May-2010 15:36
I keep comming back this is a SUPER GALLERY ...Jake

Dan Opdal		13-May-2010 18:50
Very Nice Collection Dan!!! Beautiful Work V

Jeff Real		08-May-2010 13:42
The sheer volume and amazing quality of this collection is staggering. Your love for the subject is on full display, Dan. This is a fun place to romp around and be thrilled by the view. VOTE!

joseantonio		07-May-2010 04:45
A creactive and artistic gallery

Denis Vincelette		27-Apr-2010 21:56
A splendid collection of ornaments .. thanks for sharing ! Your POV are perfects ! I have appreciated to see all these splendid ornaments very close like here ... !

Dave Berry		19-Jan-2010 02:32
I'm envious. You've gotten up close and personal with way-cooler cars than I have. I enjoyed the resulting photos very much. The fact that you have been so successful in isolating your subjects makes them special. Thanks for sharing. Voted

Jake Jacobson		23-Nov-2009 15:33
This Gallery looks like it may have taken a lifetime to put together, and I like the red Pinstriping, last pic...A Great Idea for A Gallery ...Jake

Buba Jafarli		08-Sep-2009 14:50
Very interesting, enjoyable collection! Excellent work, Dan! BV.

Barbara Read and Fred Schaad		01-Sep-2009 14:19
Very nice collection. Voted

Stan Wojick		01-Sep-2009 00:09
Superb gallery Dan - V.

Ali Majdfar		27-Aug-2009 08:07
Outstanding gallery, stunning shots. ~V

Jake Jacobson		19-Jun-2009 14:53
Another Top Notch Gallery! ...Jake

Nikon Mama - Birgitte Ott		12-May-2009 22:24
WOW!!! Outstanding and SO beautiful - impressing work :o) ~v~

Guest		19-Apr-2009 18:24
Great shots, Dan. I also enjoy photographing autos the same way. There is a Concours D'Elegance im eastern PA coming up in June that I will be attending. I will be posting those pictures here on pbase. v

A.G. Arao / noyphoto		14-Apr-2009 13:59
A truly impressive gallery, full of fascinating images! A banquet for the eyes. v.

Michael		09-Apr-2009 02:49
Super collection and very well done. I had forgotten about many of the ornaments.

Guest		06-Feb-2009 10:50
It's a great collection Dan. Car show season will be upon us soon and you've inspired me to get out and shoot some details. Thanks for that. Gene

Alain Boussac		22-Jan-2009 09:41
Great idea and fabulous gallery, pictures with much visual variety and impact. Excellent work, very pleasant to look, Dan ! BV.

Guest		16-Jan-2009 17:58
Wonderful gallery and theme, excellent work, way to go.

Marcia Rules		05-Jan-2009 22:58
high-style here, great job !!! V

alfredo camba jr.		05-Jan-2009 01:13
Very artistic gallery! Beautiful images!!! V

Guest		09-Sep-2008 02:51
Dan, what a remarkable collection. I love the way you captured these cars. Well done... V

H. P. Henriksen Starman		07-Sep-2008 19:12
Great gallery and fine idea. v Here is one you do not have: http://www.pbase.com/hphdk/rols_royce

Monte Dodge		06-Aug-2008 04:11
Great idea,,,, perfect,,,v

Pualani		31-Jul-2008 18:43
Fabulous gallery, my friend. Your passion is showing!

Marc Demoulin		20-Jul-2008 17:05
I'm always like in a candy store with you Dan!! V Marc

tomr-photos		04-Jul-2008 03:48
Super shots!

Marland Grove		02-Jul-2008 01:20
Great collection!!

LynnH		29-Jun-2008 20:32
I love every single shot. This gallery is a work of art. Happy to Vote!!

Terri Steele		11-Jun-2008 11:29
Excellent gallery! Love the old hood ornaments. Very nicely done ;)

Sandi Whitteker		20-May-2008 04:47
I love these old classics! You've photographed them beautifully Dan. Super arty shots!

Peter Sussex		28-Mar-2008 08:55
You've done great job Dan, very elegant gallery with full of gems.

anthony1957		23-Mar-2008 03:34
Your collection is very impressive Dan! Getting that contrasting background to make the ornament stand out is the challenge. Wonderful art form.

Don Mottershead		13-Mar-2008 23:54
Nice gallery! A good concept that has been executed very well. Amazing how much visual variety can be found in such a specific them.

Bill Klein		22-Jan-2008 04:39
Great shots! V

jlm		06-Jan-2008 17:39
Nice and interesting collection

tgitwea		25-Dec-2007 23:29
A 1929 through 1931 Ford Model "A" flying Quail radiator cap is very nice. Can you add one?

Ilene Nova		24-Dec-2007 01:03
I love this gallery Dan. Reminiscent of a more elegant time. Vote!

endre novak		22-Dec-2007 16:45
excellent images.

kayjaynz		19-Dec-2007 06:47
Excellent gallery Dan. Wonderful, rich colours.

Rosemarie Kusserow		16-Dec-2007 19:31
Stunning gallery Dan, beautiful colors and compositions, vote, Rosemarie :o)

Guest		16-Dec-2007 04:05
Great gallery. v. Lee

Richard Calmes		26-Nov-2007 18:35
This is a fabulous collection!

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