Lot 129: Sold for £85 hammer
A Two Day Auction of Automobilia and Fine Art sold on Day One, Antiques & Collectors Items sold on Day Two,
Thursday 22nd May 2025 - Friday 23rd May 2025
Truck mascot / hood ornament: 'Bulldog' for Mack Trucks, inscribed 'MACK' and 'DESIGN PATENT 87931', chrome plated, height 13.5cm.
The iconic mascot for Mack Trucks isthe bulldog, which was chosen in 1921, inspired by the British military's nickname for the Mack AC model during World War I, as the trucks' blunt-nosed hoods and robust build reminded soldiers of the British bulldog. The bulldog was officially adopted as the corporate logo in 1922.