1921 Locomobile Model 48 Sportif

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The 1921 Locomobile Sportif Touring was a distinguished variant of the venerable Model 48 series, produced by the Locomobile Company of America in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Crafted between 1911 and 1929, the Model 48 was revered as one of the most durable and refined luxury automobiles of its day. It featured a potent T‑head straight-six engine with a displacement of approximately 525 cubic inches, delivering 48.6 hp (95 bhp) — mechanical fundamentals that remained virtually unchanged for almost two decades.

The Model 48 Sportif, in Touring form, was built on a substantial 142-inch wheelbase. It embodied a sporty yet elegant profile. Richly appointed, it included a four-speed selective-sliding gearbox, and full‑floating rear axle. Locomobile prioritized quality over mass production — yielding four cars per day — and marketed the Sportif as a bespoke luxury model with a price around $7,650.

This Locomobile touring car, which was refurbished under previous ownership, wears dark blue paint with a folding black canvas top and dark blue-painted 35” wooden‑spoke wheels. Inside features include dark blue leather upholstery, pushbutton controls for the starter and instrumentation/exterior lights, headlight dimmer, gauge cluster, and clock.

The 1921 Sportif Touring is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist with a clean Florida title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from the Wellington Morton Collection

• Reportedly refurbished in the early 2000s

• 525ci T‑head straight-six engine (No. 12875) rated at 48.6 hp

• Four-speed selective‑sliding manual transmission with dry multiple‑disc clutch

• Finished in dark blue paint with folding black canvas top

• Dark blue leather upholstery

Factory Equipment

• Folding windscreen

• 35” wooden 12‑spoke wheels (panted blue with red pinstripes)

• Brakes on all four wheels

• Exterior storage compartments

• Pushbutton controls for starter and instrumentation/exterior lights

• Headlight dimmer

• 12‑volt Delco ignition system with dual spark

• Worm-and‑gear steering

• Emergency hand brake

• Tape measure speedometer with odometer and trip meter, clock, and gauges for fuel, volts, and oil

• Rear seat foot rail

• Four spare tires

• The dash plate decodes as:

  • Type 48-2 – Model 48 Sportif Touring

  • Lot 2 – Production batch or assembly lot number

  • Serial No. 14568

Servicing

• This 1921 Locomobile Model 48 Sportif Touring has been maintained by an in-house mechanic and possibly Mr. Morton himself. It has been driven regularly for enjoyment and display at local events.

• New tires from The Lester Tire Company

Known Imperfections

• Paint chip on rear passenger door

• Spider cracks and paint bubbles on front and rear passenger doors

• Overspray on passenger side fender

Ownership History

This 1921 Locomobile Model 48 Sportif Touring is offered from the Wellington Morton Collection.

Additional Information

This vehicle is registered as a 1921 Locomobile using the serial number (12875) located on its engine block. Because title and registration requirements vary by state, bidders are responsible for verifying compliance with their local DMV or equivalent authority before placing a bid. The seller makes no representations regarding the ability to register or title this vehicle outside its current location.

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Donnie Gould Phone: 954.647.0779 email: dgould@hagerty.com