The DeSoto was founded by Walter Chrysler in 1928 ind introduced for the 1929 model year. It was named after the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto. His image is the hood ornament. DeSoto served as a ...
The hood ornament was once a staple of design for cars of all classes. These days, however, only a few have survived the onslaught of aerodynamics, clean modern aesthetics, and pedestrian safety laws.