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Posted 11 months ago
guyfrmatl
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Ford used a Greyhound ornament for its models in 1935 (I'm not sure if any other years though). Ford's luxury brand Lincoln had been using them as hood ornaments since 1927 and continued to do so at least into the 1930's. Picked this one up for ten bucks.
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Really good price, I am going to bid on one older one I think in a couple weeks, but don't know the details yet.~Phil
Wow, this is as beautiful as hood ornaments can get. I love, love it!!!
Thank you for the comments and love!!