When car badges were beautiful...

Dec 11, 2018,03:19 AM
 




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Some still are :)

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : December 11th, 2018-03:28
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That one always was ..

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : December 11th, 2018-03:40
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...and will alwys be...

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : December 11th, 2018-03:45
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Then you have earned its respect

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : December 11th, 2018-08:22
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That’s one way to put it. [nt]

 
 By: zabreg1 Mr White : December 11th, 2018-09:16

I have lots of interest in them.

 
 By: zabreg1 Mr White : December 11th, 2018-20:41
But I would never own one. The upkeep expenses would drive me insane for a car I don’t drive much. I can only use one car at a time and prefer that to be something comfortable and luxurious with the latest tech. That said, unfortunately I live in a place ... 

Thanks for sharing that ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : December 12th, 2018-00:34
The love of classic cars is closely linked to watches.

Yes, the correlation is strong.

 
 By: zabreg1 Mr White : December 12th, 2018-04:08
But not necessarily just classic, but cars in general.

Agree — beautiful!

 
 By: JohnFM : December 11th, 2018-12:15
Yet while a Giulia is tempting (to replace my 2001 325i), the new 3 series is less than inspiring ... at least from pictures.

Wise words Walter [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : December 11th, 2018-08:22

Yes, a huge Plus One! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 11th, 2018-06:20

Agreed!!!

 
 By: Spencer Karrington : December 11th, 2018-06:30
Car hood ornaments were so beautiful during the 20s/30s that it is shame to see how ugly some are today. They were basically mini sculptures on wheels! The Bugatti Royale had a hood ornament from the famous Rembrandt Bugatti (who was also the brother of E... 

Not just the badges, but many other bits...

 
 By: Dave G : December 11th, 2018-15:07
Some images of vintage ornaments, decorations and functional bits as well. From the Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg Museum.. ...  

Great photos Dave...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : December 12th, 2018-00:36
Some truly superb pieces of Automotive Art.