Wallpaper Download: 1955 Chevrolet 210 Handyman Hood Bird

American vehicles from the mid-20th century were steeped in class. For many enthusiasts, the chrome trim, tail fins and analog gauges from the era represent the pinnacle of vehicle design.

And, of course, there were the hood ornaments.

Chevrolet’s famed Tri-Five models all featured a “hood bird,” a chrome piece of art that was part avian, part airplane as the United States embraced the jet age. These ornaments remain important to collectors and are an integral part of builds at shows nationwide.

Jeff Thisted’s 1955 Chevrolet 210 Handyman is an example of a vehicle from the time period. Today, the wagon incorporates many modern elements – including a supercharged Chevrolet Performance LSX376-B15 crate engine* – but maintains its 1950s style, including the regal hood bird.

During the Indianapolis Bowtie Nationals, our cameras captured the car on a rain-soaked morning at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Among the coolest images from that shoot is a close-up of the hood bird, which stood strong even as the rain came down.

Today, we’ve made a photo of the ornament into a wallpaper download. High-resolution desktop and mobile images are available for your screens below. 

Be sure to keep visiting The BLOCK for a look at many more Chevrolet Performance-powered builds from prestigious automotive events.

*Because of its effect on a vehicle’s emissions performance, this engine is intended exclusively for use in competition vehicles. This engine is designed and intended for use in vehicles operated exclusively for competition: in racing or organized competition on courses separate from public roads, streets or highways. Installation or use of this engine on a vehicle operated on public roads, streets or highways is likely to violate U.S., Canadian, and state and provincial laws and regulations related to motor vehicle emissions.