STEAM PLEASURE VEHICLES.
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Stanley, Model CX, Doctor's Runabout. Stanley Motor Carriage Co., Newton, Mass.
PRICE: $800 (without top)
BODY: Runabout
SEATS: 2–4 persons
WEIGHT: 1,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 78 inches
TREAD: 52 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3 inches
TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3 inches
STEERING: Tiller
BRAKES: On differential
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
FRAME: Wood
HORSE-POWER: 10
BORE: 3 in.; STROKE: 4 in.
BURNER: Gasoline
FUEL REGULATOR: Automatic by boiler pressure
BOILER: Fire tube
LUBRICATION: Mechanical
DRIVE: Direct spur gear
Stanley, Model EX, 10 H.P. Stanley Motor Carriage Co., Newton, Mass.
PRICE: $850
BODY: Runabout; jump seat
SEATS: 2 or 4 persons
WEIGHT: 1,350 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 90 inches
TREAD: 54½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3 inches
TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3 inches
STEERING: Sector and gear
BRAKES: On hubs and differential
SPRINGS: Full elliptical
FRAME: Wood
BORE: 3 in.; STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: 2 vertical
BURNER: Gasoline
FUEL REGULATOR: Automatic by boiler pressure
BOILER: Fire tube
LUBRICATION: Mechanical
DRIVE: Direct spur gear
Stanley, Model H, 20 H.P. Stanley Motor Carriage Co., Newton, Mass.
PRICE: $1,200
BODY: Runabout (fish tail)
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 1,400 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
TREAD: 54½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 3 in. wire wheels
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 3 in. wire wheels
STEERING: Sector and gear
BRAKES: Differential
SPRINGS: Full elliptical
FRAME: Wood
BORE: 3⅝ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 2 vertical
BURNER: Gasoline
FUEL REGULATOR: Automatic by boiler pressure
BOILER: Fire tube
LUBRICATION: Mechanical
DRIVE: Direct spur gear
Stanley, Model F, 20 H.P. Stanley Motor Carriage Co., Newton, Mass.
PRICE: $1,500
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 1,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
TREAD: 54½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 3½ in.
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 3½ in.
STEERING: Sector and gear
BRAKES: Hub and differential
SPRINGS: Full elliptical
FRAME: Wood
BORE: 3⅝ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 2 vertical
BURNER: Gasoline
FUEL REGULATOR: Automatic by boiler pressure
BOILER: Fire tube
LUBRICATION: Mechanical
DRIVE: Direct spur gear
Ross Runabout, 25 H.P. Louis S. Ross, Newtonville, Mass.
PRICE: $2,250
BODY: Wood; fish tail boot
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 2,200 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 3½ in.
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 3½ in.
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: 2 sets
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: Two, in front
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
BOILER: 24 in. diam.
DRIVE: Shaft
White Steamer, Model H, 20 H.P. The White Co., Cleveland, Ohio
PRICE: $2,500
BODY: Touring
SEATS: 5 persons
WHEEL-BASE: 102 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 inches
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: 1 set on rear wheels, 1 set on flywheel
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Armored wood
BORE: High pressure, 3 in.; low pressure, 5 in.
STROKE: 3½ inches
CYLINDERS: 2 vertical, compound
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Stephenson link
MOTOR SUSPENSION: On sub-frame
CONDENSER: Tubular
FUEL REGULATION: Automatic
BOILER: Flash
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle alone
SPEEDS: All speeds; direct drive
DRIVE: Shaft
Johnson Steamer, Model No. 2, 30 H.P. Johnson Service Company, Milwaukee, Wis.
PRICE: $2,500
BODY: Tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 112 inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Wheel band and reverse
SPRINGS: Half elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 3¾ in.; STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In cap
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
CONDENSER: 150 sq. ft.
BURNER: Kerosene
FUEL REGULATION: By thermostat
BOILER: Coil water tube, super-heated steam
LUBRICATION: Splash
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding
SPEEDS: 2 changes
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Lever
DRIVE: Shaft
Lane Steamer, Model 7, 20 H.P. Lane Motor Vehicle Co., Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
PRICE: $2,500
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,300 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 97 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Steel
BORE: 3¼ and 5¼ in.
STROKE: 3½ in.
CYLINDERS: Inclined under front foot board
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Slide, Stephenson link motion
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Lane patent
CONDENSER: Vertical flattened tubes
BURNER: Lane tubular
FUEL REGULATION: Diaphragm controlled by pressure
BOILER: Combination flash and fire tube
LUBRICATION: Splash
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle lever
SPEEDS: Regulated by throttle
DRIVE: Center chain
Lane Steamer, Model 7, 20 H.P. Lane Motor Vehicle Co., Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
PRICE: $2,650
BODY: Touring with Victoria top
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,350 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 97 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Steel
BORE: 3¼ and 5¼ in.; STROKE: 3½ in.
CYLINDERS: Inclined under foot board
VALVE: Slide; link motion
BURNER: Lane tubular
CONDENSER: Vertical flattened tubes
FUEL REGULATION: Diaphragm controlled by pressure
LUBRICATION: Splash
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle lever
BOILER: Combination flash and fire tube
CHANGE-SPEED CONTROL: Regulated by throttle
DRIVE: Center chain
Ross Touring Car, 25 H.P. Louis S. Ross, Newtonville, Mass.
PRICE: $2,800
BODY: Wood; side entrance
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 in.
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 in.
STEERING: Irreversible
BRAKES: 2 sets
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: Two, in front
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
DRIVE: Shaft
Lane Steamer, Model 75, 30 H.P. Lane Motor Vehicle Co., Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
PRICE: $3,400
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 3,100 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 112 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Steel
BORE: 3⅞ and 6⅜ in.
STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: Inclined under front foot board
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Slide Stephenson link motion
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Lane patent
BURNER: Lane tubular
CONDENSER: Vertical flattened
FULL REGULATION: Diaphragm controlled by pressure
BOILER: Combination flash and fire tube
LUBRICATION: Splash
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle lever
SPEEDS: Regulated by throttle
DRIVE: Center chain
White Steamer, Model G, 30 H.P. The White Co., Cleveland, Ohio
PRICE: $3,500
BODY: Touring
SEATS: 5 persons
WHEEL-BASE: 115 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 inches
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: 1 set expanding, 1 set contracting, on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Armored wood
BORE: High pressure, 3 in.; low pressure, 6 in.
STROKE: 4½ inches
CYLINDERS: Two
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Stephenson link
MOTOR SUSPENSION: On cross members
CONDENSER: Tubular
REGULATION: Automatic
BOILER: Flash
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle alone
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: All speeds; direct
DRIVE: Shaft
White Steamer, Model G, 30 H.P. The White Co., Cleveland, Ohio
PRICE: $3,700
BODY: Pullman
SEATS: 7 persons
WHEEL-BASE: 115 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 inches
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: Contracting on rear wheels, and expanding in rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Armored wood
BORE: High pressure, 3 in.; low pressure, 6 in.
STROKE: 4½ inches
CYLINDERS: 2 vertical, compound
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Stephenson link
MOTOR SUSPENSION: On cross members
CONDENSER: Tubular
REGULATION: Automatic
BOILER: Flash
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle alone
CHANGE GEAR: Direct drive; all speeds
DRIVE: Shaft
White Steamer, Model G Limousine, 30 H.P. The White Co., Cleveland, Ohio
PRICE: $4,500; $4,700 with revolving seats
BODY: Limousine
SEATS: 5–7 persons
WHEEL-BASE: 115 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 in.
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 in.
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: Contracting and expanding on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Armored wood
BORE: High pressure, 3 in.; low pressure, 6 in.; STROKE: 4½ in.
CYLINDERS: 2 vertical, compound
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Stephenson link motion
MOTOR SUSPENSION: On cross members
CONDENSER: Tubular
REGULATION: Automatic
BOILER: Flash type
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle
CHANGE SPEEDS: All speeds direct
DRIVE: Shaft
Clark Steam Car, 25 H.P. Edw. S. Clark, Boston, Mass.
PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 3,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 110 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Wheel, movable column
BRAKES: 2 on each rear hub, 1 on shaft
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 3¼ in.; STROKE: 3½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 horizontal opposed
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Poppet operated by cams
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under frame
CONDENSER: Vertical fin tube condenser
BURNER: Closed bottom, 4 inlets and pilot light
FUEL REGULATION: Steam pressure and hand valve
BOILER: Flash type
LUBRICATION: Force feed
ENGINE: Throttle on steering column and reverse lever
CLUTCH: Positive sliding
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: Two speeds
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Shaft and bevel gear
Boss Steam Runabout. Boss Knitting Machine Works, Reading, Pa.
BODY: Runabout
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 1,250 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 75 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3 inches
TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3 inches
STEERING: Side lever
BRAKES: On driving shaft
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
HORSE-POWER: 10
ENGINE SUSPENSION: Under body
BURNER: Kerosene
BOILER: 18-inch flash
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Shaft