Tulsa Gentleman: Macro Monday

Monday, June 11, 2012

Macro Monday - Goddess of Speed

Packard used several designs for their distinctive hood ornaments over the years. This beautiful 1934 Packard Phaeton carries the "Goddess of Speed".

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10 comments:

Leedslass said... [Reply to comment]: I'm sure she's a thing of beauty but I'm a woman and a car is a car is a car!!!!! :-); Monday, June 11, 2012
PerthDailyPhoto said... [Reply to comment]: I'm not a 'car' person either, but these are so much more than just cars, they really are the most luxurious creations, so much more appealing than today's nondescript models. Again beautifully shown here Bill.; Monday, June 11, 2012
Tina´s PicStory said... [Reply to comment]: so cool!!! :); Monday, June 11, 2012
Jane said... [Reply to comment]: Wow, gorgeous old cars and love the shiny motif shot, thanks for sharing:); Monday, June 11, 2012
elleona said... [Reply to comment]: très jolies photos.; Monday, June 11, 2012
DrillerAA said... [Reply to comment]: Somehow, when you feel the need for speed, Packard doesn't just jump into your mind.
Beautiful car and the attention to every design detail, of that day, is amazing. I never tire of looking at wonderful examples of rolling art.; Monday, June 11, 2012
MyMaracas said... [Reply to comment]: Beautiful! I wish cars still had hood ornaments. You'd love the ones at our Studebaker museum in South Bend.; Monday, June 11, 2012
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: What a beautiful car! I love the hood ornament.; Monday, June 11, 2012
Rune Eide said... [Reply to comment]: They don't make this kind of thing any more! Sad.; Monday, June 11, 2012
Yogi♪♪♪ said... [Reply to comment]: That was my favorite hood ornament of the show, well the Pierce Arrow ornament was cool also.; Tuesday, June 12, 2012