67 or 68 hood emblem?

[Christopher Hoffman <imperial67@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I wholeheartedly agree with Mike on the beauty of the '67 stand-up
ornament... Actually, it's lucite (clear acrylic plastic), not glass.

An eagle in a wreath (is it a wreath or just a circle?) is from a most
likely from a late'70s or 80s LeBaron (non-Imperial), since the Imperial did
not have a standup ornament from 1968 until 1974. The '90-93 Imperial used a
clear Pentastar on the hood, but a wreath around the eagle (in a new, more
detailed design) on the trunklid.

Chris in LA
67 Crown
78 NYB Salon

Mike Pittinaro (mechimike@xxxxxxxxx) wrote:

> The 67 hood ornament is a one year only item, and it
> is probably the most sought after and prized item for
> Imperials of this year.  It is a gorgeous piece,
> consiting of a round crome ring, with a glass insert.
> The glass insert has an Imperial Eagle inside of it.
> Truely magnificent.  Unfortunately, they are not
> spring mounted, they break off easily when subjected
> to prods by hood-lums (pun intended) and the glass
> tends to craze.  For about $400, there's a company
> that will refurbish your old one...forget the name,
> its on the Vendors list at the website.
> 
> 68's should have no hood ornament.  They simply have
> an Imperial Eagle at the center of the grille.  The
> Eagle encircled with a wreath, as you have, is a
> 1970's vintage hood ornament.