Adorn your collection or premium custom hot rod build with a legendary slice of early American motoring history with this magnificent, authentic 1929–1931 Chevrolet 'Viking' series radiator cap hood ornament mascot, arriving complete with its rare, matching original factory mounting base collar ring. Masterfully cast in the United States during the peak pre-war Art Deco design era, this highly collectible vehicle mascot—frequently referred to by enthusiasts as the 'Winged Goddess' or 'Aviator'—features a beautifully sculpted face wearing a stylized helmet, flanked by sweeping, multi-tiered horizontal aerodynamic wings designed to symbolize momentum, speed, and luxury.
This spectacular piece represents an incredible rarity for serious curators due to its outstanding completeness. The piece features the heavy-gauge die-cast mascot ornament fitted with its functional dual-prong underside locking bar, paired seamlessly with its original, heavy-rimmed bayonet-style circular radiator collar neck adapter. Because these leading-edge components were typically broken from road impacts, separated over the last century, or discarded during vehicle scrappings, finding the matching two-piece mascot and base mechanism intact together is an absolute premium rarity. Measuring approximately 4 inches long, this heavy metal emblem offers an extraordinary presence. Whether displayed proudly as a conversational centerpiece on a masculine office desk, integrated into an upscale industrial steampunk design layout, or utilized as a display piece for a vintage pre-war vehicle restoration, this storied Chevy Viking fills any space with timeless storybook character.
🔍 PRODUCT DETAILS & SIZING
• Brand/Vehicle Line: Authentic Chevrolet / General Motors Original Equipment (OE).
• Design Motif: Art Deco Winged Viking / The Aviator Series / Aerodynamic Flying Goddess / Scrolled Base Accents.
• Configuration: Sold as a complete matching 2-piece automotive service lot including 1 winged mascot cap ornament and 1 matching bayonet-style locking collar base ring.
• Estimated Production Era: Circa 1929 – 1931 (Pre-War American Automotive Classic Era).
• Materials: Heavy-gauge die-cast pot metal, original industrial chrome-plated finish, and internal structural iron fittings.
• Mechanical State: Broken configuration. The original rear flip-hinge pin mechanism loops have snapped apart over time; cap does not hinge open or pivot on a pin.
• Assembled Base Collar Diameter: Measures approximately 3 inches in diameter across the lower mounting perimeter ring.
• Total Maximum Length: Measures approximately 4 inches long from the front facial tip to the rear wing flare peaks.
• Net Weight Profile: Solid, high-density metal casting weighing a substantial net total of exactly 1 lb. 4.5 oz.
⚠️ HISTORIC PATINA & ANTIQUE CONDITION NOTE
This century-old 2-piece Chevrolet radiator mascot set is in wonderful vintage structural estate condition. Most importantly for serious automobilia curators, both magnificent sweeping side wings remain completely intact, entirely free of the snapped tips, post-production cracks, or weld repairs so common to pot metal from this era. The front facial details remain remarkably sharp and well-defined. The underlying dual-prong latch bar and the interior channels of the matching collar ring align perfectly, fitting together tightly and locking securely with a firm manual turn.
True to its honest age, historical field use, and a century of genuine storybook journey, a few specific structural and cosmetic characteristics are present (clearly documented in detailed close-up photos). The original rear flip-hinge mechanism is broken, meaning the pieces are completely separated at the rear joint and the cap does not pivot open on a pin. The chrome plating displays an incredibly rich, un-cleaned matte character look with a dense, uniform layer of minor surface pitting, tiny tarnish flakes, and deep localized oxidation tracks nestled within the wing feathers and hair crevices as well as rust around the bottom edge. The raw underside cap and collar interiors display natural surface tarnish, grease traces, a remnant fragment of an original orange sealing gasket, and minor rust scale consistent with vintage engine-bay exposure. Rather than flaws, this honest weathering serves as the exact physical proof of authenticity that collectors actively hunt for and beautifully validates its genuine pre-war heritage!
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