alsfarms Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 Thanks Garret. This link is in a good p[lace for those who know and are interested in Locomobile to find. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 3, 2022 Author Share Posted October 3, 2022 Good luck to those on a shopping trip the Hershey...... Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prewarnut Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 These are custom bodies from the '15 catalogue if I remember right. Has anyone got photos of any extant examples? The town cars are quite formal and the roadsters quite sporty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHa Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 There is a collapsible cabriolet that has been posted in this thread I believe. In fact, I believe a friend of George K had it and it sold at auction recently for around $125. Am I wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George K Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 1 hour ago, prewarnut said: These are custom bodies from the '15 catalogue if I remember right. Has anyone got photos of any extant examples? The town cars are quite formal and the roadsters quite sporty. Dated 1915 showing 1916 Models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George K Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 1 hour ago, AHa said: There is a collapsible cabriolet that has been posted in this thread I believe. In fact, I believe a friend of George K had it and it sold at auction recently for around $125. Am I wrong? 1 hour ago, AHa said: There is a collapsible cabriolet that has been posted in this thread I believe. In fact, I believe a friend of George K had it and it sold at auction recently for around $125. Am I wrong? I have no idea what you’re taking about. Never had a friend who owned such a car. Wrong again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George K Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 1 hour ago, prewarnut said: These are custom bodies from the '15 catalogue if I remember right. Has anyone got photos of any extant examples? The town cars are quite formal and the roadsters quite sporty. Here are a couple of examples. First one was reported sold for over 400k in 2018. It is a 38 collapsible. Second was displayed at AACA. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George K Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Here’s the 1917 Gunboat Cabriolet that was my friend car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George K Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Here’s a car that is a 1916 M6. But after Coker owned it magically was a 1915. Not true but.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George K Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 True 1915 DeCausse design had partially louvered hoods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prewarnut Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 George, Hi thanks. I now remember the dark blue '17 above mentioned earlier and it slipped my mind it was a custom. It looks like the market rewards these nicely. On the formal side are there any/many examples of the landaulets around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George K Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 If you mean like the one in your color catalog page Dorsay Landaulet or as Al likes to call it the Cinderella car I can’t remember seeing one. But never say never. There is a latter version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prewarnut Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 (edited) Right the Dorsay style....I don't know about that spotlight....Thanks! Nice to see they're still out there. Edited October 7, 2022 by prewarnut (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George K Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 7, 2022 Author Share Posted October 7, 2022 George do you know where the bottom picture was taken of the "Cinderella" Locomobile? I would certainly like to see that automobile up close. If it were mine, I am not sure I would pick as much light color, wheels and tires. We all sure have our own tastes . Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George K Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 4 hours ago, alsfarms said: George do you know where the bottom picture was taken of the "Cinderella" Locomobile? I would certainly like to see that automobile up close. If it were mine, I am not sure I would pick as much light color, wheels and tires. We all sure have our own tastes . Al Al, I believe it was Clive Cussler’s now as he has passed Janet Cussler. It’s not your Cinderella car it’s a Coupe according to Prewarnut posting that color catalog. Your want a Landaulet. I agree about the colors. I like this one better. Nothing like going in style. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 7, 2022 Author Share Posted October 7, 2022 You have to admit, like the particular style, Locomobile has the "Big Boy" class! Yes, I prefer big formal automobiles to be in the darker colors. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George K Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Out for the evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prewarnut Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Its impressive how tall these cars are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George K Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Al, Look who built the body. Couple interior pictures. Sold ten years ago for 65k all in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prewarnut Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 It is interesting on the two Dorsay's from the catalogue there are no spare tires showing. I guess for city work style overrules functionality. Here's a period photo from the NY Tribune April 1918 having space for side mounts (but empty). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 9, 2022 Author Share Posted October 9, 2022 I wonder what hub size the Rudge wire wheels utilized on the above Locomobile? Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco 90 Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 I am curious about which Buffalo wire wheel hubs are used on Locomobiles. I am trying to identify a Buffalo hub #LS B5 30985. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 10, 2022 Author Share Posted October 10, 2022 Hello Ben, From your description listed above, you have a Left side Buffalo Number 5 wire wheel hub, serial number 30985 would give the application and either the front or back. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George K Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ittenbacher Frank Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 (edited) On 10/6/2022 at 5:00 AM, George K said: Here’s a car that is a 1916 M6. But after Coker owned it magically was a 1915. Not true but.... George, from which magazine did you take the article about Carl M. Berrys collapsible roadster? Besides the engine number 9010 it shows the car number 10431, right? It is a car which I also found in several publications: In the list showing all Locos which were awarded the Stein Trophy for the best restored Locomobile attending a meeting during that year (only model 48 series 5 to 10) between 1950 and 1964, this car won in 1959. Mr. Berry placed at least two sale announcements in 1966. Enjoy. Edited October 12, 2022 by Ittenbacher Frank (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ittenbacher Frank Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 By the way, the Loco in above list which won the Stein trophy in 1964 also won the Stein tropy in 1965 (second year in a row), it is my 1917 seven passenger open tourer number 11371. Any information or comments on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George K Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Ittenbacher Frank said: George, from which magazine did you take the article about Carl M. Berrys collapsible roadster? Besides the engine number 9010 it shows the car number 10431, right? It is a car which I also found in several publications: In the list showing all Locos which were awarded the Stein Trophy for the best restored Locomobile attending a meeting during that year (only model 48 series 5 to 10) between 1950 and 1964, this car won in 1959. Mr. Berry placed at least two sale announcements in 1966. Enjoy. Frank, thanks for the photos and data. Good to see you back on the forum. There is no such thing as a 1915-16 Locomobile. M6 is listed as a 1916 but could have been produced in 1915. Close only counts in horseshoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 13, 2022 Author Share Posted October 13, 2022 Hello Frank, That is a great read you posted and what adds the punch is that it is personal to your Locomobile touring car. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 13, 2022 Author Share Posted October 13, 2022 I haven't heard any good reports of Locomobile parts found at Hershey this year. Please share a report with those of us that missed out this year. One fellow posted pages out of a Locomobile and Riker brochure, on the Locomobile and Riker truck forum, that he purchased while at Hershey. Yes, you guessed it, he is a truck guy but does appreciate Locomobile. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George K Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 On 10/12/2022 at 3:43 PM, Ittenbacher Frank said: George, from which magazine did you take the article about Carl M. Berrys collapsible roadster? Besides the engine number 9010 it shows the car number 10431, right? It is a car which I also found in several publications: In the list showing all Locos which were awarded the Stein Trophy for the best restored Locomobile attending a meeting during that year (only model 48 series 5 to 10) between 1950 and 1964, this car won in 1959. Mr. Berry placed at least two sale announcements in 1966. Enjoy. While on the topic of Ralph Stein who was a Locomobile maven this passage from his book The American Automobile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ittenbacher Frank Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 On 10/14/2022 at 1:11 AM, George K said: While on the topic of Ralph Stein who was a Locomobile maven this passage from his book The American Automobile. Dear George, which book are you refering to? I have one from Alexander Stein, but it seems a different one, cannot find that Loco-chapter. See how mine looks like: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ittenbacher Frank Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Dear George, I like to order a copy of your Stein-book, but he wrote are more than I thought: Which is the best one to buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George K Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 4 hours ago, Ittenbacher Frank said: Dear George, I like to order a copy of your Stein-book, but he wrote are more than I thought: Which is the best one to buy? The first one on top. The American Automobile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George K Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Interesting information that explains a rare body on a Locomobile. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ittenbacher Frank Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 I like to draw your attention to a new post which I will start soon: The experimental laboratory of the Locomobile Company of America. When talking to the History Center at the Bridgeport public library, I was able to convince the ladies to scan some documents from a box with Locomobile documents, and the result is more than amazing: They put together 153 pages, all from 1916 and 1917, all related to the experimental car R8 model. For several reasons I think it will be very useful to us: Extract specific data and knowledge, enjoy reading about the difficulties and solutions during their 10.000 miles road test, and last but not least: appreciating the tendious work of the Bridgeport Library staff in scanning all these papers. For me it is especially helpful because they experienced similar carburetor problems as I have, see my posts in the locomobile-model-48-and-38-engine-related-topics at page 6. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ittenbacher Frank Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 On 10/16/2022 at 4:15 AM, George K said: Interesting information that explains a rare body on a Locomobile. George, are all three photos referring to the same exhibition? I have the second photo which shows the Loco chassis in good quality, it is said to be taken at the 1924 auto show, Drake Hotel Salon, Chicago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George K Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Ittenbacher Frank said: George, are all three photos referring to the same exhibition? I have the second photo which shows the Loco chassis in good quality, it is said to be taken at the 1924 auto show, Drake Hotel Salon, Chicago. Yes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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