In WWI, British infantry soldiers were referred to as Tommys because of the name used as example in the pay book- Tommy Atkins. British troops during the Great War were famous for their bravery, and for always keeping their heads when the action got hot. That’s why this Tommy is a fitting mascot for this 1920 Locomobile.
Last Call – Tommy Keeps His Cool
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You beat me to it. Just change the hat and it would be an unmistakable likeness!
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there he is!
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Old radiator caps and hood ornaments are so cool. They gave cars a certain level of character that is missing on our modern, more pedestrian-friendly steeds. They also were one of the first areas of modification for car owners back in the day. You could buy (or even had made) a radiator cap and change out the OEM cap to personalize the car a bit.
I guess now we personalize with donks, faux fender vents, blackouts, stickers, <str>ironing boards</str> wings, etc. I may have been born 70 years too late.-
I miss things like this <img src=http://jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2007/08/50_Dodge_Hood_Ornament.jpg>
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Or this:
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