Logo symbolism

Car Logos with a Bird

Birds of prey — especially the eagle — symbolise vision, freedom and dominance, which is why they appear on car badges either directly or as part of the mythical griffin.

10 brands in this collection

Car brands with a bird in the logo

Vauxhall car logo

Vauxhall

United Kingdom · 1857

Griffin (eagle-headed)

Saab car logo

Saab

Sweden · 1945

Griffin (eagle-headed)

Scania car logo

Scania

Griffin (eagle-headed)

Gonow car logo

Gonow

Griffin

Eagle car logo

Eagle

Eagle's head

FPV car logo

FPV

Eagle (Falcon Performance Vehicles)

Simca car logo

Simca

Swallow / bird

Hispano-Suiza car logo

Hispano-Suiza

Flying stork

Frequently asked questions

Which car logos have a bird?
Vauxhall and Saab both use the griffin, a mythical creature with the head and wings of an eagle, while the American marque Eagle used an eagle's head as its badge.
What is a griffin in a car logo?
A griffin is a legendary beast combining an eagle's head and wings with a lion's body, symbolising strength and vigilance. It features in the Vauxhall and Saab emblems and in Scania's crest.

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