Hemmings Daily: 1914 Locomobile Berline takes Best in Show at 2017 Hemmings Motor News Concours d'Elegance

1914 Locomobile Berline. Photos by Daniel Strohl, unless otherwise noted. Certain cars have a presence, a gravity that draws car lovers of all ages in. Bill Alley's 1914 Locomobile Berline, bodied by Kellner, is one sterling example, and on Sunday, September 17, the magnificent touring car took Best in Show honors at the 2017 Hemmings Motor News Concours d'Elegance. Bill's Locomobile, which stands nearly eight feet tall and weighs roughly 7,000 pounds, is believed to be the last surviving example of the mo [View in Browser | Subscribe]( [Hemmings Daily] Monday, September 18, 2017 [1914 Locomobile Berline takes Best in Show at 2017 Hemmings Motor News Concours d'Elegance]( [1914 Locomobile Berline takes Best in Show at 2017 Hemmings Motor News Concours d'Elegance]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - 1914 Locomobile Berline. Photos by Daniel Strohl, unless otherwise noted. Certain cars have a presence, a gravity that draws car lovers of all ages in. Bill Alley's 1914 Locomobile Berline, bodied by Kellner, is one sterling example, and on Sunday, September 17, the magnificent touring car took Best in Show honors at the 2017 Hemmings Motor News Concours d'Elegance. Bill's Locomobile, which stands nearly eight feet tall and weighs roughly 7,000 pounds, is believed to be the last surviving example of the mo... [Read More]( [Sponsor]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1940 Ford De Luxe Tudor sedan]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1940 Ford De Luxe Tudor sedan]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - 1940 Ford De Luxe Tudor sedan for sale. From the seller's description: Excellent older restoration. Well maintained. Largely stock except for extensive engine work and modern shock absorbers. Very nice driver. Photos of the original unrestored car from the late 60's through current restoration. Restoration photos show original paint stripping, minor body work and paint application. 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