These Packard hood ornaments are among the most beautiful ever produced, but don’t call them “swans,” at least not around any Packard aficionados. This Packard mascot was originally called a pelican and was based on the Packard family crest. There seems to be considerable disagreement on the specifics, but somewhere along the line Packard began referring to the design as a “cormorant.” No matter what you call it, there is no denying that it is one gorgeous bird.
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Packard Hood Ornaments by Year – 1940s