1953 Pontiac Chieftain Hood Ornament – OEM #4152169 with Amber Lucite Chief Head

1953 Pontiac Chieftain Hood Ornament — A Survivor Piece Worth Restoring

This is an original, unrestored 1953 Pontiac Chieftain hood ornament — the iconic Indian Chief mascot that crowned one of GM's most distinguished postwar automobiles. If you're restoring a '53 Chieftain or building a period-correct show car, this is the real deal, not a reproduction.

What You're Getting

• OEM casting — part number 4152169 stamped directly on the piece, confirming factory originality
• Amber Lucite insert — original and fully intact; shows typical age crazing consistent with 70+ years of life
• Both mounting studs intact — ready to mount without fabrication
• Original casting — no cracks, no breaks, structurally sound

Condition Notes (Read Before Buying)

The surface finish is failing paint or old plating — it is peeling and showing base metal. This is not original chrome. The piece will need to be properly stripped and re-chromed to achieve a show-quality finish. We're calling it exactly as it is — no surprises.

At Street Dreams Texas, we've been sourcing and selling authentic vintage automotive memorabilia since 1999. We don't dress things up — we tell you the truth so you can make a confident buy.

Sold as-is. All sales final. No returns.