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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Locomobile_Company_of_AmericaLocomobile Company of America - Wikipedia

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   The Locomobile Company of America was a pioneering American automobile manufacturer founded in 1899, and known for its dedication to precision before the assembly-line era. [1] It was one of the earliest car manufacturers in the advent of the automobile age.

2. www.virtualsteamcarmuseum.org › makers › locomobile_companyLocomobile Company of America - Virtual Steam Car Museum

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   Factory: Bridgeport, CT. 1899 - 1905. The Locomobile Company of America, Bridgeport, CT 1899 – 1929 Locomobile was one of the two companies which resulted from the purchase of the Stanley Brothers' steam-car design rights in 1899 by A. L. Barber and J. B. Walker.

3. bportlibrary.org › hc › industryThe Locomobile Company of America – Bridgeport History Center

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   new gasoline-powered engine for the company, Locomobile was soon one of the most popular cars in the world. The “Number 16” car pictured above won the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup, clocking in at an astonishing 64.38 mph. Locomobile was called the “best built car in America.” The Bridgeport, CT factory stood on the west side of the harbor, where oil

4. www.dragoneclassic.com › stories › blog-post-titleHome at Last: The Locomobile Story - Dragone Classic Motorcars

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   Mar 11, 2019 · Locomobile was a car that had its roots from the Stanley brothers who sold their first design to John B. Walker who was the publisher and editor of Cosmopolitan magazine for an offer that they could not refuse: $250,000.

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5. roarington.com › manufacturers › locomobileRoarington Metaland: Locomobile

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   The Locomobile Company of America was a pioneering US car manufacturer that made luxury steam and internal combustion-powered cars from 1899 to 1929.

6. simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › Locomobile_Company_ofLocomobile Company of America - Simple English Wikipedia, the ...

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   The Locomobile Company of America was a company founded in 1899 by John B. Walker. He and his partner Amzi L. Barber bought the rights to manufacture the steam car built by the Stanley brothers. They called the car the Locomobile.

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   When did Locomobile come out?

   • The Locomobile Company of America, Bridgeport, CT 1899 – 1929 Locomobile was one of the two companies which resulted from the purchase of the Stanley Brothers' steam-car design rights in 1899 by A. L. Barber and J. B. Walker.

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   When was the Locomobile Company founded?

   • The Locomobile Company of America was founded in 1899, the name coined from "locomotive" and "automobile". John B. Walker, editor and publisher of Cosmopolitan, bought the plans for an early steam-powered vehicle produced by Francis and Freelan Stanley for a price they could not resist, US$ 250,000 (equivalent to $9,156,000 in 2023).

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   What is Locomobile known for?

   • The Locomobile Company of America was a pioneering American automobile manufacturer founded in 1899, and known for its dedication to precision before the assembly-line era. [ 1] It was one of the earliest car manufacturers in the advent of the automobile age.

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   When did Locomobile stop making steam cars?

   • The "Locomobile" Company of America was an extraordinarily prolific advertiser. The company manufactured steam cars from 1899 - 1904, and perhaps into 1905. In 1903, it began the transition to gasoline cars. Steam cars were advertised early in 1904, but by 1905, the company was virtually out of the steam car business.

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8. bportlibrary.org › hc › wp-contentBHC-MSS 0003 Guide to the Records of the Locomobile Company ...

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   Within the records of the Locomobile Company of America are advertisements, catalogues, correspondence, legal documentation, and a wealth of images that document the history of the company from its start in 1898 to its close in 1929.