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1919 Locomobile Type 48 Series 5 Roadster

The Locomobile Company of America was founded in 1899 to build automobiles based on plans for a steam car acquired from the Stanley brothers. The Stanleys were hired as general managers, and though the steam Locomobiles were unreliable and difficult to operate, over 4,000 were built by 1902. During the Boer War, Locomobile became the first automobile used in war, serving as a generator and searchlight vehicle and particularly used in British eyes for its ability to brew a cup of tea by tapping the boiler. In 1902, Locomobile began producing a gasoline-powered vehicle and in 1903, dropped steam-powered cars.

The Model 48, so designated because it was rated at 85 horsepower, was introduced by Locomobile in 1911. It was powered by a 525 cubic-inch in-line T-head 6-cylinder engine. It rode on a huge 142-inch wheelbase, weighed 3 tons and was made of the finest materials, and remained in production until 1924.

This car was found in a salvage yard by a noted Locomobile expert in 1948. It had very low mileage and currently shows 22,000 miles. An outstanding example of originality, it was one of 429 Locombiles built in 1919 and fitted with a custom body designed by Merrimac Coachbuilders of Connecticut.

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1919 Locomobile Type 48 Series 5 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Locomobile Type 48 Series 5

(Data based on Model Year 1919 sales)
1919 Locomobile Model 48 Series 4 Roadster
Chassis#: 15006
Sold for USD$37,400
  2020 RM Sothebys : The Mitosinka Collection
 
1919 Locomobile Model 48 Roadster by Merrimac
Chassis#: 16119
Sold for USD$143,000
  2014 RM Auctions - Amelia Island
 
1919 Locomobile Model 48 6-Fender Town Car
Chassis#: 16008
Sold for USD$65,000
  2012 Bonhams - Greenwich Concours d'Elegance: Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia
 
1919 Locomobile Type 48 Series 5
Chassis#: 11873
Sold for USD$74,250
  2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions
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Locomobile Type 48 Series 5s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1919 Locomobile Type 48 Series 5's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1919 Locomobile 48 Roadster161192011 Bonhams Greenwich Concours d'Elegance: Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia $125,000$150,000

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1919 Locomobile Type 48 Series 5

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Coachwork: Merrimac
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Chassis #: 11873