GARRET MCFANN

Sorry , wrong link: try: https://1919pershinglocomobile.wordpress.com/ Garret

Sorry , wrong link: try: https://1919pershinglocomobile.wordpress.com/ Garret

Sorry , I screwed up. Here is the correct link: https://1919pershinglocomobile.wordpress.com/

Sorry , I screwed up. Here is the correct link: https://1919pershinglocomobile.wordpress.com/

This is a friendly reminder that the offering period for the partially restored special edition 1919 model 48 Locomobile Limousine produced for General Pershing and his staff in WW1 will end on Nov 1. Presently we have two offers for $17,000 This email notice has been sent all parties interested in the purchase of this vehicle as well as a select group of Locomobile owners who have expressed an interest in this sale Email: Vmcfanntrust@gmail.com Locomobile sale website: https://1919pershinglocomobile.wordpress.com/ Thank you in advance for your offer, Garret McFann

This is a friendly reminder that the offering period for the partially restored special edition 1919 model 48 Locomobile Limousine produced for General Pershing and his staff in WW1 will end on Nov 1. Presently we have two offers for $17,000 This email notice has been sent all parties interested in the purchase of this vehicle as well as a select group of Locomobile owners who have expressed an interest in this sale Email: Vmcfanntrust@gmail.com Locomobile sale website: https://1919pershinglocomobile.wordpress.com/ THE FUNDING PERIOD FOR THIS SALE HAS ENDED. THIS VEHICLE WILL GO TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM SEATTLE I THANK EVERYONE FOR THEIR OFFERS AND ADVICE DURING THIS PROCESS - GARRET Thank you in advance for your offer, Garret McFann

1919 MODEL 48 LOCOMOBILE LIMOUSINE FOR SALE FYI- The offering period will end November 1 for the rare partially restored special edition 1919 model 48 Locomobile Limousine . These were created for General Pershing and his staff in WW1 I have created the following website address link to keep everybody up to date on this sale. I also thought it may also be an informational platform of interest for Locomobile owners who are not interested in this purchase. There are pictures, a Question & Answer section, as well as the latest offering for the vehicle https://1919pershinglocomobile.wordpress.com/ THE FUNDING PERIOD FOR THIS SALE HAS ENDED. THIS VEHICLE WILL GO TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM SEATTLE I THANK EVERYONE FOR THEIR OFFERS AND ADVICE DURING THIS PROCESS - GARRET Thank you for your interest Garret

For those of you that are unaware, I have created the following website for the sale of the Loco, complete with picture gallery and question & answer section: https://1919pershinglocomobile.wordpress.com/ Garret

George K Thank you for your learned knowledge regarding the purchase price for the Pershing Locomobile. As you are one of the handful of experts that I was recommended to contact on this subject, your contribution is duly noted. Locomobile Sale Update An ad has now been placed in the “for sale” section of this website. All offers above 15k will be taken seriously. I came up with this number in consultation with several of these experts, as well as pricing information bantered about this forum. The high offer at the present date is 16K. I would like to acknowledge and thank the Locomobile community for their willingness to help me through this process, not to mention the education I received these past couple of months. It does seem that restored antique automobiles should be worth a lot more than people are willing to pay. That said, very few restores I imagine expect a monetary profit from their endeavors and it is a labor of love. It has been said several times on this forum that it will take “deep pockets”, time, and knowledge to take this project to completion. It is this guy I am looking for. But, as stated in the advertisement, a high bid/offer does not guarantee the sale. We would love to see this car completed in our lifetime. So if you have the knowledge, some time, and can reach into someone else’s pocket… I have recently created the following website address link to keep everybody up to date on this sale. I also thought it may also be an informational platform of interest for Locomobile owners who are not interested in this purchase. There are pictures, a Question & Answer section, as well as the latest offering for the vehicle https://1919pershinglocomobile.wordpress.com/ Thanks, Garret

FS- Currently accepting good faith offers: go to end of posting for pricing information THE FUNDING PERIOD FOR THIS SALE HAS ENDED. THIS VEHICLE WILL GO TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM SEATTLE I THANK EVERYONE FOR THEIR OFFERS AND ADVICE DURING THIS PROCESS - GARRET A rare partially restored 1919 model 48 Locomobile Limousine. This model was part of a special edition produced by Locomobile for General Pershing and his staff in WW1. Twelve were purchased by the military and were sent to France and two returned after the war. In 1917, the cost of this Locomobile in the US was $8,200. The cost of delivery to France was $9,130. In comparison, the Cadillac of the time cost $3,300. Owning a Locomobile was reserved for only the wealthiest of individuals, such as; Carnegie, Vanderbilt, and Wrigley. A limited number of these special overseas limousines were offered for purchase to the aforementioned elites. There were no shortcuts taken in the Model 48’s materials, construction methods, or finishes and it was, without doubt, the best performing and most robust American luxury car of its day. The model 48 was powered by a big 525 cubic inch side-valve inline six-cylinder. It was rated at 48 taxable horsepower, with actual output topping 100hp by the 1920s. Many of the powertrain components were cast in an expensive bronze alloy, and the engines proved extremely robust. The iron T-head cylinders were cast in pairs and bolted to a bronze crankcase which contained a drop-forged alloy steel crankshaft that was both statically and dynamically balanced and rode in seven main bearings. An aluminum intake manifold was mated up with a bronze-bodied carburetor while the gearbox casing was cast in manganese bronze. The exhaust valves were chrome-cobalt steel. The chassis members were pressed from chrome-nickel steel, then heat treated and hot-riveted together. It rode on chrome-nickel-tungsten steel leaf springs, and had electric starting and a four-speed gearbox…. THE LOCOMOBILE IN QUESTION This car was owned by my father, who was a Mechanical Engineer and recently passed away. The Locomobile has been in our procession since 1967 when he purchased it from a gentleman in the San Francisco East Bay. Currently, the chassis and body are in separate rooms of our garage/shop and are on blocks. Most of the engine and chassis have been restored and the body's shell looks good, but the interior needs to be “attended” to. It still needs extensive restoration throughout though. This would be a good project for the right person. There are many parts that are in plastic bags and boxes. The majority are labeled. We have purchase documentation and other documentation dating back to 1929 We are in the East Bay area of Northern California. Throughout his life, my father was involved in the restoration of classic and antique vehicles, including as a volunteer for the local historical society. Please follow the Dropbox link to see pictures of this car and I will try to answer all your questions. Thank you for your interest and comments. Vmcfanntrust@gmail.com https://www.dropbox.com/sh/df31ofk9ekeuaki/AABb9QE5oBizj0aIU6MOxR4fa?dl=0 *I HAVE NOW ALSO CREATED A WEBSITE WITH MORE PICTURES OF THE CAR , PLUS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS , AS WELL AS THE LATEST OFFER* website address: https://wordpress.com/view/1919pershinglocomobile.wordpress.com Interested Buyers, Regarding the pricing information on the Locomobile for sale. I have opted to take offers rather than a stated price. All offers above 15k will be taken seriously. However, the family does reserve the right not to sell this vehicle to the highest bidder and will take other factors under consideration, such as the intent of the buyer, the buyer's competence and knowledge base to complete this project, as well as restore its historical and accurate condition. We are most interested in having someone continue the work our father started and see it completed in our lifetime. The bidder’s names will be kept confidential. However, the current offers will be publicized on various social media platforms, including the AACA. The sale period will end on Nov. 1, 2022. If you are interested in making an offer, want more pictures or information, or would like to make an appointment to see the car, email me at: Vmcfanntrust@gmail.com

George K, I see no evidence of the added license plate brackets on my father's car

Interesting…. I have two registration cards for the Locomobile; a 1932 and a 1929. It was registered in Oakland California at that time. The owner was an A. F. Cornwall. My father purchased it from a C.M. Palmer in 1967, who had a Livermore Ca. address. Neither place is not too far from Gilroy, as the crow flies.

Hello Al As of yet, I have found no " before" pictures. This is unfortunate as several people have asked this question. I do have some pictures of the on- going restoration though. Hello George K According to my father's notes on this subject, he indicates only several of these cars were made with the split v-shaped windshields. Maybe someone more knowledgeable than I, on this Locomobile, can respond.

Since RGairing has opened the door to type 48 Locomobile project/restoration cars for sale, I thought I would throw my hat in the ring. My father recently passed away and left us with a 1917- 1919 Locomobile Type 48 Series 4. They were part of a series of General Staff cars build for WW I in which twelve were shipped to France and two were returned. My father says this one never made it to France… This car is now living in the San Francisco Bay Area in two parts The engine and chassis seem to be fairly complete and restored and the body is on blocks and looks good except the insides. Please follow the Dropbox link to see pictures of this car and I will try to answer all questions. Thank you for your interest and comments https://www.dropbox.com/sh/df31ofk9ekeuaki/AABb9QE5oBizj0aIU6MOxR4fa?dl=0 Garret

Moving this conversation down here , as was recommended. 1917- 1919 LOCOMOBILE UPDATE As was suggested, I contacted Steve Moskowitz, president of the Auto Club, and he was very helpful and informative. He recommended two accredited companies, the AAG and I.VAN for the Locomobile appraisal. He also gave me contact information for the aforementioned Locomobile expert Tim O. Tim’s informed knowledge was most appreciated. Tim thought getting an appraiser to look at it, in its present condition, would be difficult. He also sent my pictures to several folks he thought may be interested in the purchase. Pictures are available for your perusal by follow this URL link to the photos of the 1917-1919 Locomobile: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/df31ofk9ekeuaki/AABb9QE5oBizj0aIU6MOxR4fa?dl=0 As always , your thoughts and recommendations are always welcome. Garret

1917- 1919 LOCOMOBILE UPDATE As was suggested, I contacted Steve Moskowitz, president of the Auto Club, and he was very helpful and informative. He recommended two accredited companies, the AAG and I.VAN for the Locomobile appraisal. He also gave me contact information for the aforementioned Locomobile expert Tim O. Tim’s informed knowledge was most appreciated. Tim thought getting an appraiser to look at it, in its present condition, would be difficult. He also sent my pictures to several folks he thought may be interested in the purchase. Pictures are available for your perusal by follow this URL link to the photos of the 1917-1919 Locomobile: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/df31ofk9ekeuaki/AABb9QE5oBizj0aIU6MOxR4fa?dl=0 As always , your thoughts and recommendations are always welcome. Garret

Thank you to everyone who answered my inquiry about recommendations for an accredited antique car appraiser for my late father’s Locomobile. I now offer the following information as requested: - The appraisal is for estate purposes as well as a baseline figure for a future sale - The car in question is a 1919 Locomobile Limousine. A limited number of these were made and shipped overseas for General Pershing and his staff in World War One. Our car never made it abroad and has been in California for many years and currently resides in my father’s garage. Unfortunately, the body and chassis are no longer attached and major restoration is still needed. - See the attached photos to see what one of these cars looked like in its day, as well as a pic of the serial number plate that was attached to the dashboard of this particular car for the specifications. - The plan is to invite a select group of Locomobile “experts” to have a look at the car and give us their opinions on how to proceed. We are interested in selling to someone who is going to restore it, and not let it sit around, in disarray, for another sixty years. I will be contacting Steve Moskowitz, in the near future, as he graciously offered, for a list of Locomobile owners and experts - Thank you again and I will keep you posted, as the saga unfolds.

Hello, I inherited a Locomobile from my father, who passed away. I would like to get it appraised by credentialed appraiser with an expertise in antique automobiles. Can anybody recommend someone for his job, or have any advice or thoughts on this matter. Thank you, and I look forward to your answers Garret