1953 Pontiac Chieftain Illuminated Indian Chief Hood Ornament Original Vintage For Sale
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1953 Pontiac Chieftain Illuminated Indian Chief Hood Ornament Original Vintage:
$399.00
Original 1953 Pontiac Illuminated Indian Chief Hood Ornament – GM Part No. 516830
Offered is an original vintage1953 Pontiac illuminated hood ornament, GM/Pontiac part number516830.
The Pontiac Master Parts Catalog identifies 516830 as the1953 “ORNAMENT, HOOD TOP (ILLUMINATED)” with insert, applicable to all 1953 Pontiac models.
This is the spectacular jet-age Pontiac design featuring the extremely long streamlined chrome spear, twin vertical fins and the distinctivetranslucent amber/orange Indian Chief insertat the front.
The original-style Indian Chief insert is present and displays very well. Its molded facial and feather details remain clearly visible. The ornament has an impressive profile and is an excellent original piece for restoration, display, or use on a period Pontiac.
Condition:This is an unrestored vintage ornament showing age and use. The chrome has moderate pitting, oxidation, discoloration, plating deterioration and surface wear. There is particularly noticeable with some plating loss on one side of the large vertical fin and around portions of the main body. The long spear and fins show additional age-related wear.
The amber/orange Indian Chief insert is present and intact as shown in the photographs. Please examine all photographs carefully
Mounting studs/posts are present as shown.
The black display stand shown in the photographs is NOT included.
A very distinctive piece of Pontiac's early-1950s styling and an increasingly difficult ornament to find with the Indian Chief insert still present.
You will receive the actual hood ornament shown in the photographs.
No returns final Sale
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