£23,633
c.1901 Locomobile Style 2 5.5HP Dos-a-dos Steam Runabout
Bonhams • US • 29 Apr 2023
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£23,633
c.1901 Locomobile Style 2 5.5HP Dos-a-dos Steam Runabout
US • 29 Apr 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a c.1901 Locomobile Style 2 5.5HP Dos-a-dos Steam Runabout, Car no. 3596 Engine no. 4684. It features a 2-Cylinder Double-Acting Steam Engine, Sprocket Rear Axle with Chain Drive and 4-Wheel Leaf Spring Suspension. It was formerly part of the Tony Hulman/Indianapolis Museum of Speed Collection and is a rare survivor of this coachwork style.
Condition
5
The car appears to be in original condition but has not been run in a very long time. The paintwork is decorated for promotional purposes, and a comprehensive review of the car's running gear is recommended prior to any use. Therefore, it needs to be properly restored and exercised in order for its inherent power to be safe.
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Manual
1901
Auction
3596
United States
£23,633
c.1901 Locomobile Style 2 5.5HP Dos-a-dos Steam Runabout
Bonhams • US • 29 Apr 2023
Market Position:
Lowest Price
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Description
2-Cylinder Double-Acting Steam
Engine Approximately 5.5bhp Sprocket Rear Axle with Chain Drive 4-Wheel Leaf Spring Suspension Rear Band-Type Brakes *The only steam car in the collection *Former ownership in the Tony Hulman/Indianapolis Museum of Speed Collection *Very rare survivor of this coachwork style THE MOTORCAR OFFERED The Locomobile owes its genesis in large part to the Stanley brothers, of steamer fame.
One of Locomobile's co-founders, John Brisben Walker, persuaded the Stanleys to sell him their steam car business.
Walker then sold a half-interest in the new company to an asphalt millionaire, A.L.
Barber.
Locomobile took over Stanley's production line at Watertown, Massachusetts, renaming the little steamers "Locomobile".
The two partners had a falling out within weeks and severed their business ties.
Barber retained the Locomobile name and Watertown plant, and eventually acquired other factory locations.
From 1900 production was transferred to Bridgeport, Connecticut...
Price Analysis vs Other Style 2s
£23,633
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£28,028
Median Price (Since 2020)
£42,862
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