
From insects to canines, flying ladies to Egyptians gods, some amazingly creative and beautiful ornamentation (such as this one from a Kaiser Virginian) has graced the hoods of our automobiles over time. Here’s our take on the ten most beautiful bits of automotive decoration:

Lincoln’s Greyhound

Packard’s Goddess of Speed

The Pierce Arrow Archer

Rolls Royce’s Spirit of Ecstasy

The Stutz DV-32 LeBaron Sedan’s “Ra”

Hispano-Suiza’s Streamlined Crane

Bentley’s Flying B

The Delahaye “Dragonfly”

Pontiac’s Chieftain

Ford’s Model 78 Darrin Convertible
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