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| Sold for $176,000 at 2006 Gooding & Company. | |||
It is powered by a six-cylinder 525 cubic-inch engine mated to a four-speed gearbox capable of traveling comfortably at speeds of 55 mph. At auction there was much interest in the vehicle and the price of the vehicle continued to escalate. Being in such wonderful condition and the prospects of a great touring automobile surly helped escalate the price. At the conclusion of the bidding, the car had been sold at $176,000.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2007
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The Locomobile Company of America was incorporated in 1899 by John Walker, editor of Cosmopolitan magazine and the asphalt magnate, Amzi Barber. Walker arranged for the Stanley brothers to sell their steam-car business for $250,000, which is what Barber had paid for half of the Locomobile business. After four months the partnership split up, with Walker building the same car, now called the Mobile. The Stanley car was renamed Locomobile and more than 4,000 cars were produced by 1902. A gasoline powered car was designed in secret and introduced in 1903. Steam car production ended in 1904.
Locomobile was later known for building some of the finest automobiles, and was considered by some to be the American Rolls-Royce. In 1911, the renowned 525 cubic-inch, T-head, six-cylinder Model 48 was introduced. It would remain in production until 1924. Cars were available in three wheelbases, the Model 38 of 132 inches, with a 43.8 horsepower engine, and the Model 48 of 136 or 140 inches, with a 48.6 horsepower version. A four-speed transmission was used and the car could cruise at 55 mph on the occasionally encountered truly good road.
Octagonal shapes, such as the lamps and instruments, were a common theme for Locomobile and helped to differentiate it from the other cars. By 1914, custom body builders were often contracted to build bodies for wealthy clients. Accessories by Tiffany Studios were also not uncommon on Locomobiles.
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The company's first six-cylinder production car was introduced in 1911. It was called the Model 48 and was among the most expensive luxury cars built in America. The Model 48 soon became the flagship model for Locomobile and would be built from 1911 to 1926 using the same basic mechanical designs.
The current owners of this Locomobile Model 48 have driven it on several cross country tours and have covered tens of thousands of miles. At 95 years old, it remains a testament to the quality of cars that the Locomobile Company produced. The Locomobile Model 48 is the only pre-1918 vehicle considered a Full Classic by the prestigious Classic Car Club of America.
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The Model 48 debuted in 1911. Locomobiles were expensive and beautifully made automobiles. The T-head engine featured a square design with both a bore and stroke of 114mm.
This car was bought by the current owner in 2006. The chassis had been shipped to Australia in the late 1970's and the present speedster body and trim installed. The car was used for vintage tours and racing.
The name '48' was used by the Locomobile Company to signify their six-cylinder engines that were originally rated at 48 horsepower. The first Model 48 was introduced in 1911 and remained in production until 1924. At this point, horsepower had skyrocketed to just over 100. When it was first introduced it was a marvel both aesthetically and mechanically. By the mid-1920s it had begun to show its age. Sales reflected and as a result the company was forced to increase their price.
During the mid-1910s, the Company experimented with custom coachwork to appeal to their wealthy clients. The vehicles were built to customer specifications and created to satisfy their needs and desires. The use of accessories by Tiffany Studios was not uncommon for the Locomobile Company at this time.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2007
During the mid-1910s, the Company experimented with custom coachwork to appeal to their wealthy clients. The vehicles were built to customer specifications and created to satisfy their needs and desires. The use of accessories by Tiffany Studios was not uncommon for the Locomobile Company at this time.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2007
| Prince Heinrich Benz Racers Reunited at 'The Amelia' | |
 | In the early 1900's, at the dawn of the automotive motorsport age, one of the most significant race venues was the Prinz Heinrich Tour, named after Prince Albert Wilhelm Heinrich of Prussia, automotive enthusiast and brother of German Emperor Wilhelm II. In 1907, the German Imperial Automobile Club organized the first annual Prinz Heinrich Tour which is often seen as a precursor to the German Grand Prix. Among the races' most notable winners were Fritz Erle who won the 1908 race in a 50 h...[Read more...] |
 1914
Locomobile
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| Locomobile Model 38 |
| Similar Automakers | |
| American | Chalmers |
| Chandler | EMF |
| Lozier | Marr |
| Mercer | National |
| Paige | Penn |
| Pierce Arrow | Simplex |
| Stellite | Stevens Duryea |
| Stoddard-Dayton | Stutz |
| Similarly Priced Vehicles from 1914 |
| Peerless Model 60-Six ($6,000-$7,200) |
| Locomobile Model 38 ($4,400-$5,700) |
| Pierce Arrow Model 48 ($4,866-$6,213) |
| Packard 4-48 ($4,775-$6,586) |
Average Auction Sale: $162,250 |
| Locomobile: 1911-1920 |
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| Locomobile History |
| Other models by Locomobile |
| Model 30 Model 40 Model 48 Type E |
| 1913 Model M 48-3 | 1915 Model 48 |
