I hear from many people seeking help with the identification of Packard hood ornaments, so I have started putting together a guide. I have begun with the Packards of the 1950s, which you will find below. If you are looking for the 1940s or earlier, either check back here later or heed Packard’s slogan and “ask the man who owns one.”
1950
![](https://i0.wp.com/americancarhistorian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/103_1671-2.jpg?resize=525%2C412&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/americancarhistorian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/714518e362161_hd_1950-packard-coupe-2.jpg?resize=525%2C439&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/americancarhistorian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/s-l1600-23.jpg?resize=525%2C205&ssl=1)
1951
![](https://i0.wp.com/americancarhistorian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/n_1951-Packard-One-For-51-Foldout-03-2.jpg?resize=525%2C287&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/americancarhistorian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/103_1671-2.jpg?resize=525%2C412&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/americancarhistorian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20211007_135109-2.jpg?resize=525%2C275&ssl=1)
1952
![](https://i0.wp.com/americancarhistorian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/103_1674-3.jpg?resize=525%2C394&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/americancarhistorian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20211007_135109-2.jpg?resize=525%2C275&ssl=1)
1953
![](https://i0.wp.com/americancarhistorian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/s-l1600-4.jpg?resize=525%2C167&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/americancarhistorian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20211007_135109-2.jpg?resize=525%2C275&ssl=1)
1954
![](https://i0.wp.com/americancarhistorian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/1954-Packard-03-2.jpg?resize=479%2C483&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/americancarhistorian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/s-l1600-4.jpg?resize=525%2C167&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/americancarhistorian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/s-l400-23.jpg?resize=520%2C358&ssl=1)
1955
![](https://i0.wp.com/americancarhistorian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/n_1955-The-New-Packard-02-03-2.jpg?resize=525%2C286&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/americancarhistorian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/s-l1600-2.jpg?resize=525%2C308&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/americancarhistorian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/clipper-2.jpg?w=525&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/americancarhistorian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/1956-Packard-Clipper-2.jpg?w=525&ssl=1)
1956
![](https://i0.wp.com/americancarhistorian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/1956-Packard-Data-Book-a08.jpg?resize=525%2C369&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/americancarhistorian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/s-l1600-2-1.jpg?resize=525%2C326&ssl=1)
1957
![](https://i0.wp.com/americancarhistorian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/1957-Packard-02_LI.jpg?resize=525%2C328&ssl=1)
1958
![](https://i0.wp.com/americancarhistorian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/n_1958-Packard-Hardtop-Folder-01-2.jpg?resize=525%2C235&ssl=1)