1925 Locomobile Model 48 Sportif

The Model 48 Locomobile was among the finest American automobiles of the period. They wore desirable coachwork, had a powerful engine, and were renowned for their superb quality and engineering. They were powered by a 7.0-liter T-head inline, six-cylinder engine paired with a four-speed manual transmission.

Designer J. Frank de Causse became head of the custom body department at the Locomobile factory in 1914 and just two years later, he created what is believed to be the first dual-cowl phaeton fitted to an automobile. This 1925 Locomobile Model 48 Sportif is an example of de Causse's handywork.

The history of this 1925 Locomobile Model 48 Sportif begins with Bernard Pollard with a title in his name with an issue date of November 1978. In the late 1980s, the car was purchased from Pollard and moved into the Kamphausen collection, where it has remained since. The current custodian gave the Locomobile a new paint job and upholstery while the exposed aluminum coachwork was retained from the previous scheme. More recently, the four-wheel hydraulic brake system received a re-sleeved master cylinder, re-adjusting the clutch, replacing the lining for the transbrake, and updating some of the wiring.

The Locomobile Model 48 has been used sparingly except for partaking in a number of tours.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2022