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1951 Pontiac Chieftain Chief Hood Ornament Non-Illuminated Original Vintage
Description
Original 1951 Pontiac Chieftain All-Chrome Chief Hood Ornament – GM Part No.514855.
Offered is an original1951 Pontiac non-illuminated hood ornament, featuring Pontiac's iconic Chief profile with the dramatic streamlined spear and tall headdress design.
This is theall-chrome/non-illuminated versionof Pontiac's 1951 hood ornament. Pontiac parts documentation identifiesGM514855.as the non-illuminated hood-top ornament for 1951, distinct from the illuminated version with the translucent Chief insert.
This is an impressive original piece of 1950s Pontiac styling and would make an excellent candidate for restoration, an original-survivor vehicle, Pontiac collection, garage display, or automotive memorabilia collection.
Condition
Original vintage unrestored condition.
As clearly shown in the photographs, this ornament has substantial age-related wear from decades of exposure, including:
- Extensive pitting throughout the chrome
- Areas of chrome/plating discoloration and general age wear
- Chief's facial features and headdress remain clearly recognizable
- Long streamlined spear appears substantially complete
- No restoration has been performed
Please examineall photographs carefully, particularly the close-ups, as they show the actual condition and are considered part of the description.
Black display stand is NOT included.It is used only to support the ornament for photography.
Final Sale No returns
