Locomobile Sportif
The Locomobile Sportif was a vintage era luxury car model manufactured by the Locomobile Company of America.
Locomobile Sportif specifications (1926 data)
Color – OptionalSeating Capacity – FourWheelbase – 142 inchesWheels – WoodTires – 35” × 5” cord; or, 35” × 6.75” balloon on orderService Brakes – Four wheel: foot brake, contracting on rear; internal expanding on frontEmergency Brakes – Hand brake: internal expanding on rearEngine – Six cylinder, vertical, cast in pairs, 4½ × 5½ inches; head non-removable; valves in side; H.P. 48.6, N.A.C.C. ratingLubrication – Force feed and splashCrankshaft – Seven bearingRadiator – CellularCooling – Water pumpIgnition – Delco, 12 volt, 2 sparkStarting System – Two UnitVoltage – Twelve to SixteenWiring System – SingleGasoline System – PressureClutch – Dry multiple discTransmission – Selective slidingGear Changes – 4 forward, 1 reverseDrive – Spiral bevelRear Springs – Three-quarter ellipticRear Axle – Full floatingSteering Gear – Worm and gearStandard 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