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A hood ornament (or bonnet ornament or bonnet mascot in Commonwealth English), also called a motor mascot or car mascot, is a specially crafted model that symbolizes a car company, like a badge, located on the front center portion of the hood. It has been used as an adornment nearly since the inception of automobiles.[2]
- ^ Cranswick, Marc (2012). The Cars of American Motors: An Illustrated History. McFarland. p. 47. ISBN 9780786446728. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
...Marlin's hood ornament was redesigned, so it seemed less obtrusive.
- ^ Hinckley, James; Robinson, Jon G. (2005). The Big Book of Car Culture: The Armchair Guide to Automotive Americana. MotorBooks/MBI. p. 9. ISBN 9780760319659. Retrieved 29 October 2014.[permanent dead link]