trivia answer that I came across accidentally, why did the 1920 Locomobile have a scarfed and moustached guy as a factory (not resale) hood ornament?

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.

The reason a British soldier was the choice, well since this was just after WW1, and a lot of mutual respect was formed between Brish and American forces, I think that explains it. No one has such respect for allies anymore, unless maybe it is the respect between military guys in a unit. Crewmembers in a aricraft, submarine, tank unit etc have this kind of utter respect.

in 1908, George Robertson (wearing #16) took the win in this car, ahead of fellow Locomobile pilot Joe Florida in third, becoming the first United States-built car to win in international competition. This would be the high water mark for Locomobile racing, and they soon faded from the scene, though Orin Davis did score a win in the Los Angeles-Phoenix rally in 1913.. On the strength of this, Locomobile soon became known for well built and speedy luxury cars.

Via: http://hooniverse.com/blog/2009/11/03/last-call-tommy-keeps-his-cool/ and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locomobile_Company_of_America

an online Concours de Elegance has the most unusual cars, I'm posting the best variety to entice you to look at Cardomain.com

Talbot T23 Figoni & Falaschi Teardrop Coupe
Voisin C14
Willys Knight 66B Plaid Side Roadster

Talbot Figoni & Falaschi 7-23 Faux Cabriolet
Talbot Figoni & Falaschi 7-23 Faux Cabriolet
Stout Scarab
Ruxton Roadster
Rolls Royce PII Jonckheere Aerodynamic Coupe

Peugeot 402 Pourtout Roadster
Packard 845 Waterhouse Convertible Victoria
Mercer Raceabout
Mercedes 90 HP Labourdette Skiff

for a complete and extensive gallery I photographed in Sept 2010 see http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2010/09/1912-mercedes-model-37-with-perfect.html

Maserati A6 Zagato Coupe, I love the Zagato double bubble roof

Locomobile Old 16 Special
Locomobile 48 Series VIII Sportif
Locomobile 48 Series VIII Sportif
La Nef Runabout
Kissell Model 6-45 Gold Bug Speedster

Kissell Kar Touring
Itala Grand Prix
Itala Grand Prix
Isotta Fraschini 8A Castagna Cabriolet
Horch 853 A Erdmann & Rossi Sport Cabriolet

Graham Supercharged Convertible Coupe
Gobron-Brillie Skiff Body
Ferrari 500 Mondial Pinin Farina Berlinetta
Farago Pontiac CF
DuPont Model G Speedster

DuPont Model G 4 Place Speedster... noticing immediately the "Woodlight" headlights that the Ruxtons all had, however, DuPont's did not have the similar shpaed turn signals on the fenders
Duesenberg Speedster
Duesenberg J Kollins le Grande Cabriolet
Detroit Electric Brougham
Detomaso Mangusta

Delahaye 135 Competition Court Coupe Figoni & Falaschi Delahaye 135 Competition Court Coupe Figoni & Falaschi
Shifter in the Delage D6 Le Mans
Daniels D19 Submarine
Daimler Double Six 40 50 Walter Sport Saloon

Daimler Double Six 40 50 Walter Sport Saloon
Daimler Double Six 40 50 Walter Sport Saloon
Daimler Double Six 40 50 Walter Sport Saloon
Chrysler GG Imperial Victoria Waterhouse Convertible
Bugatti Type 57 C Voll & Ruhrbeck Cabriolet

Bugatti Type 57 C Vanvooren Cabriolet
Bugatti Type 57 C Roadster
Bugatti Type 57 Atalante Coupe
BMW 507 Prototype
Bizzarrini 5300 GT Spider SI Prototipo

Benz Blitzen Benz Speed Record Car
Bentley Speed Six Blue Train Special
Bantam Roadster
Ballot 2LT Torpedo ( I think the pop up windshield for the back seat is amusing )

Austin Touring (copare this to the restored one 17 photos after this)
Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato
American Underslung Touring Car
American Underslung Scout 22-A

Alfa Romeo Canguro
Alfa Romeo 1900SSZ Zagato
Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Spider
Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta
Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta

Stanley Steamer gauges
Goofy concept... but interesting to look at

Alfa Romeo 6C 2300B Worblaufen Cabriolet

Just a great looking photo
The spare tire doubles as the rear bumper. I've posted about this car before, I believe it's a 57 Healey. The one I posted about is blue, if you go looking for it in the archives
Airflow, and I love the setting
Marmon
Austin Touring

Thomas Flyer


Daimler Double Six 40/50 Walter Sport Saloon
Interior of Mercedes Labourdette Skiff

Zagato body, and immediately identifying side trim
1936 Voisin C28 Aerosport Aero Coupe
1936 Hudson Custom Eight Convertible Coupe

1934 Duesenberg Model SJ, the record setting Mormon Meteor Speedster, Two supercharged SJ engines were built up by Augie Duesenberg and Ed Winfield using new high-lift camshafts and huge updraft Stromberg UU3 carburetors. http://www.rickcarey.com/Catalog%20Descriptions/Gooding%20081504%20Mormon%20Meteor.htm

Winner of the Pebble Beach Concours De Elegance Best Of Show. Harley Earl released the 1957 Pontiac Bonneville in honor of Ab Jenkins, the owner and record setting driver of this car.
Both above and below are Duesenburg Indianapolis 500 real race cars, the black is a '31. The white, '32

1913 Packard Runabout
1912 Pierce Arrow 36

This yellow, and the following red, are the rare and ultimate American sports car... the AMX 3
http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2007/11/amx-3-links.html
http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2007/01/heres-background-story-on-amx3-love.html
http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2006/11/beautiful-amx-3.html

I'm interested in factory supplied tools.

BMW 3/15 Dixi
Bugatti Type 55 Roadster

Lancia Aprilia Pinin Farina Cabriolet
Maserati A6G Frua Spyder
Maserati Boomerang Concept ... this is one cool concept. I can't think of a reason it wouldn't be better than a conventional instrument cluster on the dash board.
Mercedes Benz 700 SS

Serenissima 308 Jet Coupe

Via http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/event_list/&mode=annual choose what event you want to look at the photos of!