The model e was a major breakthrough for locomobile, becoming one of the most advanced cars made in america. Price reduced 1914 locomobile for sale cars for sale. Today it is complete with a detailed history and restoration file, as well as an original manual. Here we have a very special circa 1912 locomobile model 48 roadster parked in front of the locomobile company of americas philadelphia branch, at 23142330 market street. The history of the best built car in america printable version of history in pdf. The complete story of olivers discovery of this car in 1932 can be found. Bhcmss 0003 guide to the records of the locomobile.
Binney beale, who has shared with us in the past, wonderful photos of the fiat and locomobile cars that his grandfather horace beale jr. Jordan antiquarian book and manuscript catalog semi. This was a 525 cubic inch engine delivering 85 horsepower. The locomobile is central to the 2015 historical novel by lisa beginkruysman titled around the world in 1909. See more ideas about antique cars, classic cars and vintage cars.
They switched from steam cars to gasoline powered vehicles in 1903. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1916 locomobile model 48 classics for sale near you. I am listing for my uncle his 1914 locomobile model 48 touring for sale. Featured in this article is a 1919 locomobile sportif which was their model 48 series 5 which was manufactured by the locomobile company of america.
From 1899 until 1929, the locomobile company of america produced high quality automobiles. Jun 22, 2014 here we have a very special circa 1912 locomobile model 48 roadster parked in front of the locomobile company of americas philadelphia branch, at 23142330 market street. A 1912 locomobile torpedo which is what the tow car was based on featured an angled all metal cowl the automobile sept. It is the product of a recent repaint and was formerly in.
A rare one the 1919 locomobile model 48 sportif auto. This very elegant and well made hard bound brochure is titled the book of the locomobile. One of the most exclusive and expensive cars of its day. Records of the locomobile company of america dates. They came into being in 1899 selling a steampowered runabout that was based on the stanley steam car design. This 1914 locomobile model 48 sevenpassenger touring car was offered for sale at. Most bodies, including this one, were built just down the road from the works at this highly regarded shop, though locomobile did contract with a number of outside coachbuilders through the years but forbade contractors from applying their own coachbuilder tags. We do have photo documentation of the work done, the car has been very well maintained and. The first model 48 was introduced in 1911 and remained in production until 1924. Locomobile began its story as manufacture of inexpensive light steam. The locomobile is central to the 2015 historical novel by lisa begin kruysman titled around the world in 1909. The locomobile society of america was established as a nonprofit organization in march, 1989 by a group of serious automobile enthusiasts who appreciate and value the locomobile as one of the finest motor cars built in the last century. The locomobile competed while wearing race number 16, and its been known as old 16 ever since. Find new and used 1914 locomobile model 48 classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you.
Several of the locomobile overseas model 48 s were specially designed with a tapered vshaped windshield, narrower body, steel disc wheels as per pershings orders, in lieu of the standard wood spoke version, powered by a thead 6cylinder engine producing 48. There are beautiful color pictures of the many different locomobile models that were available. See more ideas about antique cars, cars and vintage cars. The records of the locomobile company of america and riker family papers were processed simultaneously. T head inline sixcylinder engine, fourspeed manual transmission, live front and. Locomobile model 48 sportif locomobiles in fiction edit a locomobile is the setting for one of the final scenes of f. This 1919 locomobile model 48 roadster, however, is distinct in that it wears a sleek roadster body by merrimac. The locomobile model 48 sportif seats only four, an exclusive, luxurious means of transport for the few with the perception to recognize and appreciate its quality and the resources to acquire them.
One of but eleven extant 1911 and 1912 48horsepower. Apr 14, 2017 locomobile was made in bridgeport connecticut, it was the most expensive car made in america. It is the product of a recent repaint and was formerly in the collection of james a. Vintage parts for locomobile model 48 for sale ebay. The car of 1911 being the latest edition of the locomobile book which illustrates and describes 1911 locomobile models and sets forth by word and picture the many and varied advantages of the locomobile car. In the early 1950s the goodyear tire company would publish a 2page centerfold advertisement in the saturday evening post showing a pictorial history of cars with goodyear tires. Locomobile continued with production of its older 4cylinder model i during this period accounting for many numbers. Get the best deals on vintage parts for locomobile model 48 when you shop the largest online selection at. Find new and used 1916 locomobile model 48 classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. History the car starts its period of history as known to me in 1977. At this point, horsepower had skyrocketed to just over 100.
Locomobile company of america, a us company that made automobiles under the brand name locomobile from 1899 to 1929. Dale shares the history of locomobile and walks you through this incredible vehicle from the engine to its rollup windows. Art saw the car was essentially complete and perhaps was a sta nhope b. Locomobile 48 m48, american classic, oldtimer, 1920s, old, car, automobile, american classic, 8.
Fitted with a newer carburetor and 12volt electrical system at the locomobile factory in 1922, it was eventually found remarkably intact and with only 17,000 miles at a. This fascinating locomobile m48 wears an elegant and formal open drive limousine body designed by j. The locomobile company of america was a pioneering american automobile manufacturer. Judy and gael boardmans dual ignition, 5200 pound, 48hp beauty why a locomobile. Records of the locomobile company of america bhcmss 0003, bridgeport history center. The locomobile being towed was an updated version of the 19 model 48 which was offered in both right and lefthand drive the horseless age aug. Body section in a 1921 locomobile sales book in our archives shows a. The model 48 came out in 1911 and continued being produced until 1924.
Usually chauffeur driven, they were cars for millionaires, tycoons and movie stars. We love connecticut history and we especially love locomobile. In the west, locomobile 48s were owned by names such as charlie chaplin. Although still called the model m48, its horsepower rating increased to 82 h.
Bhcmss 0003 guide to the records of the locomobile company of america by meghan rinn 2017 descriptive summary creator. Kid hawkins locomobile 48 a roadster of grand proportions. These were great little pictures and my most favorite was 1925 a locomobile sportif. This car here won numerous awards, including the first. The model 48 signified the companys six cylinder engine. In 1912 the next model m48 with new changes became series 2, m482 and was serial number 4931. The locomobile company of bridgeport, connecticut was one of the most prestigious american cars in the. The locomobile company library locations science, industry and business library. The locomobile company of bridgeport, connecticut was one of the most prestigious american cars in the early twentieth century. The front view of the model 48 locomobile show what appears to be bausch.
It was the first time an american car won a major international road race in the united states. Following the lead by its rival, piercearrow, locomobile came out with a smaller version of the model m48 designated as the model r38. Of undoubted quality and construction, some maintain that the model 48s low survival rate was due to the quality materials lavished upon it by riker and locomobile management. A very nice advertisement for the 1911 high tension ignition packard 48 six cyclinder. A pair of locomobiles and a harleydavidson with a sidecar. We do have photo documentation of the work done, the car has been very well maintained and kept operational since. At that time, art hart who had just restored a 1902 locomobile touring model b saw it, and his hand written note is on the enclosed copy. A locomobile is the setting for one of the final scenes of f. Sep 01, 2008 locomobile was sold in 1922 to durant, who continued producing the line until 1929. It would remain in production almost until the end of the marques existence, yet today very few survive. It was powered by a inline 4 that produced 20 horsepower. Originally created by the locomobile company in 1911, this wonderful book contains dozens of photos and diagrams, as well as illustrative text, about one of america.
Known as the model 48, the big car was beautifully fashioned and built to smoothly cruise over a level highway at 55 miles per hour. Jun 05, 2015 1920 locomobile m48, built in 1920 with an 8. The locomobile company of america was founded in 1898 in watertown. The most desirable locomobile body style, in exquisite original condition known and documented history since new pebble beach prewar preservation best. Very nice original 191617 locomobile dealer prestige sales brochure. Locomobiles were expensive and wellengineered cars one of. Bhcmss 0003 guide to the records of the locomobile company. History production numbers contact us photo gallery locomobile book. With a smaller hood, radiator and an almost identical but smaller engine rated at 38 h. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The most important model for the marque became the impressive model 48.
Thead inline sixcylinder engine, fourspeed manual transmission, live front and. Scott fitzgeralds first novel, this side of paradise, in which the protagonist, amory blaine, argues for socialism to the father of a college friend, who staunchly defends the capitalist ideal. I also grew up reading the american automobile by ralph stein, but i never thought i would actually own the white model l featured in that book. Names and subject tracings personal names riker, a. Locomobile was made in bridgeport connecticut, it was the most expensive car made in america. Alex said i grew up loving locomobile and actually was able to be around old 16 when my dad had it. Founded by amzi barber and john walker, the company originally made steam cars under license from stanley steamer. When i opened the book of local mobile from 1915, i was amazed that not only the number of standard bodies that were built, but i was mostly amazed at the custom bodies built by local mobile from 1914 to 1920. This car, a 1923 locomobile model 48 sportif is on display at the. Large, comfortable and quiet, it was built with the highest level of craftsmanship and a popular choice among the american elite. In 1922, durant motors took over the locomobile company of america, but continued to manufacture locomobile cars.
Holding true to their slogan, the best built car in america their handcrafted, limited production motorcars appealed to a conservative and extremely wealthy clientele. It was a model m and as the first of its kind, a series 1. The vehicle went through a complete frame off restoration and after completion awarded an aaca senior in 2012. The locomobile model 48 was designed by andrew riker and introduced in 1911. The car of 1911 being the latest edition of the locomobile book, which illustrates and describes 1911 locomobile models and sets forth by word and picture the many and varied advantages of the locomobile car. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1914 locomobile model 48 classics for sale near you. A locomobile 48 model had a six cylinder engine that displaced 525 cu in and developed 90hp. Locomobile was one of the first big american automakers and the marque is a testament to the importance of the stanley brothers in the history of the automobile. Look up locomobile in wiktionary, the free dictionary.
In 1908, george robertson drove this car to victory in the vanderbilt cup, americas first great automobile race. Several of the locomobile overseas model 48s were specially designed with a tapered vshaped windshield, narrower body, steel disc wheels as per pershings orders, in lieu of the standard wood spoke version, powered by a thead 6cylinder engine producing. Rated at 48 horsepower under the alam formula, the locomobile model 48 was reputed to develop 90 or. Of undoubted quality and construction, some maintain that the model 48s low survival rate was due to the quality materials lavished upon it by riker and. Account book for new york locomobile company, 1927. Until 1925, the model 48 was the only locomobile model. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title locomobile. Locomobiles, in robert sobels alternate history book for want of a nail.