1925 Locomobile Model 48 in Amelia Island, Florida for sale in Yulee, FL
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19095 Located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Locomobile automobiles would play a prominent role in the automotive industry during the early decades of the 20th century, building luxurious and capable vehicles for some of America's wealthiest individuals.
Advertised as The Exclusive Car for Exclusive People, Locomobile would introduce the Model 48 in 1911 as one of the more expensive American luxury cars, offering customers abundant horsepower and attractive coachwork often designed by Locomobile's own Custom Body Department.
As Locomobile did not have a body manufacturing facility, they would select the best coachbuilders to execute their designs.
Featuring an advanced chassis and drivetrain, the Model 48 was powered by a T-head, 7.
0-liter six-cylinder engine with a bronze crankcase containing a drop-forged alloy steel crankshaft and aluminum intake manifold with bronze-bodied carburetor.
Valuing quality over quantity, Locomobile would forge chassis members pressed from chrome-nickel steel which was then heat treated and hot-riveted together while chrome-nickel-tungsten steel leaf springs are further evidence of Locomobile's commitment to quality on the Model 48.
Although they were built to last a lifetime using the best available materials, very few surviving Locomobiles remain today as their precious metals were also highly valuable and would, unfortunately, become worth more in particular periods for scrap than it was as an old automobile.
Ordered new in 1924, this Model 48 was custom built for a business partner of J.
P.
Morgan, Edward T.
Stotesbury.
As the managing director of America's largest bank, it was likely not appropriate for Mr.
Stotesbury to be seen in a foreign motor car and as such he would choose one of the most luxurious of American motor cars.
The result was surely one of the most beautiful Model 48s ever built, complete with many custom touches.
Selected with special coachwork by Derham, the fully transformable all-weather body allows for the top and all windows to be lowered for the sporty look of a phaeton while restyled fenders, a Rolls Royce style hood, and radiator with his monogram are just some of the additional custom appointments selected by Mr.
Stotesbury.
Upon completion, it was delivered to Mr.
Stotesbury at his new mansion in Philadelphia, Whitemarsh Hall, one of the largest and most lavish homes ever constructed in the United States.
After serving as the Stotesbury's personal automobile, the known history of this Model 48 would resume in the early 2000s when Concours Classic Motorcars was commissioned for a full frame-off restoration of this rare and significant car.
Records indicate that this example was largely complete and correct prior to restoration, with only the rear section of the body requiring reconstruction.
Following restoration, a Best in Class Award at the 2005 Greenwich Concours, Best in Class Blue Ribbon at the Meadow Brook Concours in 2005, and the Most Outstand Custom Coachwork award at the 2005 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance are among the accolades this beautiful machine received in the few times it was shown.
Once it had completed a successful tour of concours events, the esteemed Blackhawk Collection in Danville, California would purchase this example where it would reside for a number of years before entering The Gregorie Neck Collection around 2013.
Currently displaying 22,103 miles at the time of cataloging, this 1925 Locomobile Model 48 Derham Convertible Sedan is offered from The Gregorie Neck Collection for the first time in a decade.
A well-restored, award-winning example, this car comes equipped with many desirable appointments to complement its stunning custom Derham coachwork ordered by the distinguished original owner.
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19095 Located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Locomobile automobiles would play a prominent role in the automotive industry during the early decades of the 20th century, building luxurious and capable vehicles for some of America's wealthiest individuals.
Advertised as The Exclusive Car for Exclusive People, Locomobile would introduce the Model 48 in 1911 as one of the more expensive American luxury cars, offering customers abundant horsepower and attractive coachwork often designed by Locomobile's own Custom Body Department.
As Locomobile did not have a body manufacturing facility, they would select the best coachbuilders to execute their designs.
Featuring an advanced chassis and drivetrain, the Model 48 was powered by a T-head, 7.
0-liter six-cylinder engine with a bronze crankcase containing a drop-forged alloy steel crankshaft and aluminum intake manifold with bronze-bodied carburetor.
Valuing quality over quantity, Locomobile would forge chassis members pressed from chrome-nickel steel which was then heat treated and hot-riveted together while chrome-nickel-tungsten steel leaf springs are further evidence of Locomobile's commitment to quality on the Model 48.
Although they were built to last a lifetime using the best available materials, very few surviving Locomobiles remain today as their precious metals were also highly valuable and would, unfortunately, become worth more in particular periods for scrap than it was as an old automobile.
Ordered new in 1924, this Model 48 was custom built for a business partner of J.
P.
Morgan, Edward T.
Stotesbury.
As the managing director of America's largest bank, it was likely not appropriate for Mr.
Stotesbury to be seen in a foreign motor car and as such he would choose one of the most luxurious of American motor cars.
The result was surely one of the most beautiful Model 48s ever built, complete with many custom touches.
Selected with special coachwork by Derham, the fully transformable all-weather body allows for the top and all windows to be lowered for the sporty look of a phaeton while restyled fenders, a Rolls Royce style hood, and radiator with his monogram are just some of the additional custom appointments selected by Mr.
Stotesbury.
Upon completion, it was delivered to Mr.
Stotesbury at his new mansion in Philadelphia, Whitemarsh Hall, one of the largest and most lavish homes ever constructed in the United States.
After serving as the Stotesbury's personal automobile, the known history of this Model 48 would resume in the early 2000s when Concours Classic Motorcars was commissioned for a full frame-off restoration of this rare and significant car.
Records indicate that this example was largely complete and correct prior to restoration, with only the rear section of the body requiring reconstruction.
Following restoration, a Best in Class Award at the 2005 Greenwich Concours, Best in Class Blue Ribbon at the Meadow Brook Concours in 2005, and the Most Outstand Custom Coachwork award at the 2005 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance are among the accolades this beautiful machine received in the few times it was shown.
Once it had completed a successful tour of concours events, the esteemed Blackhawk Collection in Danville, California would purchase this example where it would reside for a number of years before entering The Gregorie Neck Collection around 2013.
Currently displaying 22,103 miles at the time of cataloging, this 1925 Locomobile Model 48 Derham Convertible Sedan is offered from The Gregorie Neck Collection for the first time in a decade.
A well-restored, award-winning example, this car comes equipped with many desirable appointments to complement its stunning custom Derham coachwork ordered by the distinguished original owner.
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