quail origins?

[jkeesey]

Does anybody know why the quail became such a popular A accessory?

 

[TinCup]

Google is your friend!

Stant Vintage Radiator Caps
The Flying Quail, perched on the hood of the the 1928 Ford Model A, was one of the first Stant ornamental radiator caps. Henry Ford suggested it, and even though he knew that Stant would satisfy his exciting demands for perfection in the functional performance of the cap, Mr. Ford supervised every step of the artistic design.

 

[jkeesey]

My only question is why the quail when there are so many other options

 

[mot]

because the quail signified a quick take off
if youve ever flushed a covey of quail you would see how they can go from dead stop to fast in an instant

 

[jkeesey]

I know absolutly nothing about quail hunting, all I know is millions of them are killed for sport. I'm just guessing henry liked to quail hunt

 

[TomZ]

Having read a few bios of Henry Ford, it's clear he was a birdwatcher. Not too surprising that he would suggest the quail.

 

[mass A man]

I'm just glad it wasn't the Peacock. Driving with your head out the window is a pain.

 

[31 Pickup]

And a turkey would be bad for business