Locomobile was once one of the most respected automobile manufacturers in the United States in the early 20th century, known for producing cars of superb quality, speed, and engineering.

In 1911, the company introduced a T-head, 7.0-liter, six-cylinder engine, which evolved into the Model 48.

Known as the “American Mercedes,” the powerful and luxurious Locomobiles were fitted with custom, coachbuilt bodies and delivered to such prominent buyers as William Wrigley, William Carnegie, and the Vanderbilt family.

Locomobile prided itself on quality over quantity; a mere four cars were assembled per day with prices far exceeding the company’s primary competitors at Peerless, Pierce-Arrow, and Packard.

In the firm’s heyday, celebrated designer J.

Frank de Causse became head of the custom body department at the Locomobile factory in 1914.

Just two years later, he created what is believed to be the first dual-cowl phaeton fitted to an automobile.

An iconic style synonymous with the roari...