Antique 1926-1929 Buick Flying Goddess Radiator Cap Hood Ornament Nickel Plated For Sale

The 1926-29 Buick "Flying Goddess" is one of the most iconic automotive radiator mascots of the classic era.
Designed by William Schnell and manufactured in Detroit by Ternstedt, this zinc die cast, nickel plated ornament features the stylized head of a Goddess with detailed swept wings.
It served as both a decorative hood mascot and a functional radiator cap.
Key Historical Details

• Design Elements: Features a highly detailed, forward-facing female face blended into sweeping wings.
• Materials: Made from zinc die-cast metal finished with heavy nickel plating.
• Functionality: Threads directly onto the external radiator neck of late 1920s Buick models.
• Collector Value: Due to pot metal degradation over time, good condition originals are highly sought after by automobilia collectors.

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