Steam Cars

Stanley

1907 - Ormond Beach Florida

One of the three Model K Stanleys produced in 1907 is preparing to make a speed trial run on the beach.

The world land-speed record had been set the previous year by Fred Marriott in the Stanley Rocket. He attained

a speed in excess of 127 mph. and was the first human to exceed two miles per-minute.

Note: The seat cushion has been removed to lower the driver and decrease wind resistance.

Model K

Ormond Beach, January 2006 -- 100th anniversary of Fred Marriott setting the world land speed record in the Stanley Rocket

The trick is to go 80 mph without blowing out the candles.

Drawing by Alex Karnes

1907 Stanley Steamer Model K Gentlemen's Speedy Roadster (25 hp)

(A recreation using some later parts and original 1907 parts) Cost new: $1,500.00

Passing the torch to the new generation

Model 63

1911 Stanley Steamer Model 63 Toy Tonneau (10 hp) Cost new: $1,050.00

My friend Dr. Robert Mead once said (while he was having some difficulty with his Stanley), "You know Chris, steam cars are the world's greatest hobby and the world's worst transportation."

Model 70

Our Model 70 is the workhorse of the collection, having been driven over 50,000 miles since it was acquired in 1990

1910 Stanley Steamer Model 70 Touring Car

Cost new: $1,250.00

2021 Madison 4th of July parade

Working the crowd

With friends Ray Hasbrook (driving) and Rev. Holly Holister

Locomobile

1901 Locomobile Model 2 steam car (5 hp)

Cost new: $850.00

Hold the press! Flash: Madeira Drive., Brighton. Americans Sue and Chris Greaves have crossed the finish line in their 1901 Locomobile, at 3:54 pm, on Sunday, November 6th, 1994. The 57-mile run began about seven that morning from Hyde Park in London. To say they were "pooped" doesn't quite cover the story.

Note: To qualify, you need to complete the run by four pm.