The correlation between cars and horses is not uncommon, ... it’s actually a Pegasus, the mythical winged horse. “ original vintage car mobil oil pegasus car mascot hood ornament , not a fake like some that are going around. please see all pictures , this one with the wooden base you see as well . Mounting hardware is included. Vintage chromed bronze winged horse (Pegasus) car mascot. Old Mobil Oil Pegasus car Mascot/ Ornament. This is an individual piece there may be small differences between the … Jaguar has had two hood ornaments: the growler, which has only a cat face; and the leaper, which is a full-bodied jaguar leaping from the hood. Luxury cars and classy hood ornaments have been a winning combination for generations, with owners enjoying the status these tend to represent. This auction is for a vintage car hood ornament in the shape of a Pegasus flying horse. When did it first appear? Hood ornaments have gone by the wayside for most automakers, but the heyday of chrome and glass came in the Art Deco ’30s. First introduced in 1938, the Leaper was the result of Sir William Lyons’ disapproval of an aftermarket hood ornament that was placed on an early Jaguar Saloon car. Measures 14cm (5 1/2") L x 10cm (4") H. A fabulous mascot in excellent condition. Let everyone you drive by know how much you love Pegasus! See more ideas about car hood ornaments, hood ornaments, art deco. Remember fathers 39 Pontiac that his parents stored until he came home from WW2.The Indian head on the black finish was always shining…the back doors opened to rear.Next was a 47 Hudson convertible hood ornament on face of hood, hood opened forward.Last was a 56Chevy Belair with the double winged bird….car he taught me to driven.Even as a small kid the hood ornaments were always … The hood ornament is approximately six inches tall and six inches long without the base. There is some chrome loss on the back of the ornament (see the last photo). Our Car Mascots/Hood Ornaments are cast in bronze and chrome plated. The leaper was used early in the company's history, before the outbreak of World … Manufactured by craftsmen in England, these are the same hood ornaments that adorn the vehicles of the British Royal family! Of course, it's the cars themselves that took center stage, but I always find the hood ornaments and badges interesting, as well. ... it hardly translates to the hood ornament or the badge. Several brands offered similar themes of … Jaguar laid down its leaper years ago, Lincoln’s crosshair thing was shot down years back, and Cadillac’s ornate wreath crest fell off its vehicles’ hoods and … Jun 5, 2018 - Explore Gavin's board "Art deco" on Pinterest. The piece is made of cast metal and is mounted on a plastic display base. This Pegasus hood ornament measures 5 1/2" X 4". Has been mounted on a clear lucite base for display. Royal Mail International Signed For to Europe is £11.70, rest of the world is £15.20. Marked on the underside MADE IN ENGLAND. PLEASE SEE ALL PICTURES , THIS ONE WITH THE WOODEN BASE YOU SEE AS WELL . Bill Rankin, an amateur sculptor who also worked for Jaguar, was commissioned to create an official ornament. It comes as shown. If you like old Mobil Oil collectibles, or hood ornaments, then you will love this old Bronze reproduction Mobil Pegasus accessory hood ornament. They have been for a long time, due to both safety concerns and automotive fashion trends. Hood ornaments are dying.