The Locomobile Sportif was a vintage era luxury car model manufactured by the Locomobile Company of America. Introduced in 1917, it was originally based on the Locomobile Model 48 chassis. From 1926 a Sportif version of the slightly smaller Model 90 was also produced.
Locomobile Sportif specifications (1926 data) Color – Optional Seating Capacity – Four Wheelbase – 142 inches Wheels – Wood Tires – 35” × 5” cord; or, 35” × 6.75” balloon on order Service Brakes – Four wheel: foot brake, contracting on rear; internal expanding on front Emergency Brakes – Hand brake: internal expanding on rear Engine – Six cylinder, vertical, cast in pairs, 4½ × 5½ inches; head non-removable; valves in side; H.P. 48.6, N.A.C.C. rating Lubrication – Force feed and splash Crankshaft – Seven bearing Radiator – Cellular Cooling – Water pump Ignition – Delco, 12 volt, 2 spark Starting System – Two Unit Voltage – Twelve to Sixteen Wiring System – Single Gasoline System – Pressure Clutch – Dry multiple disc Transmission – Selective sliding Gear Changes – 4 forward, 1 reverse Drive – Spiral bevel Rear Springs – Three-quarter elliptic Rear Axle – Full floating Steering Gear – Worm and gear
Standard equipment New car price included the following items: tools jack speedometer ammeter electric horn ignition theft lock automatic windshield cleaner demountable rims spare wheel power tire pump shock absorbers stop light inspection lamp and cord front bumper spare tire carrier rear view mirror cowl ventilator headlight dimmer clock closed cars have smoking case, vanity cases and dome light.
Optional equipment The following was available at an extra cost: 35” × 6.75” balloon tires
Prices New car prices were available F.O.B. factory plus tax on the following models: Chassis – $6600 Four Passenger Sportif – $7400 Seven Passenger Touring – $7400 Touring Limousine – $9500 Brougham – $9990 Victoria Sedan – $9990 Enclosed Drive Limousine – $9990 Cabriolet – $10250
See also Locomobile Company of America
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