![Kaiser Virginian](http://buyersguide.carsoup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Kaiser-Virginian.jpg)
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 Greyhound](http://buyersguide.carsoup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Lincoln-Greyhound-1.jpg)
Lincoln’s Greyhound
![Packard Goddess of Speed](http://buyersguide.carsoup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Packard-Goddess-of-Speed.jpg)
Packard’s Goddess of Speed
![Pierce Arrow Archer](http://buyersguide.carsoup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Pierce-Arrow-Archer.jpg)
The Pierce Arrow Archer
![Rolls Spirit of Ecstacy](http://buyersguide.carsoup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Rolls-Spirit-of-Ecstacy.jpg)
Rolls Royce’s Spirit of Ecstasy
![Stutz Ra](http://buyersguide.carsoup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Stutz-Ra.jpg)
The Stutz DV-32 LeBaron Sedan’s “Ra”
![Crane](http://buyersguide.carsoup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Crane.jpg)
Hispano-Suiza’s Streamlined Crane
![Bentley](http://buyersguide.carsoup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Bentley.jpg)
Bentley’s Flying B
![Delahaye](http://buyersguide.carsoup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Delahaye.jpg)
The Delahaye “Dragonfly”
![Pontiac Chieftain](http://buyersguide.carsoup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Pontiac-Chieftain.jpg)
Pontiac’s Chieftain
![Ford Model 78 Darrin](http://buyersguide.carsoup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Ford-Model-78-Darrin.jpg)
Ford’s Model 78 Darrin Convertible
Lots more classic hood ornaments can be found on the vintage and collector automobiles at Classic.CarSoup.com.