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£28,765

From the Robert Ullrich Collection 1899 LOCOMOBILE STEAM RUNABOUT Chassis no. 2258 Without reserve

Bonhams • US • 15 Aug 2014

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£28,765

From the Robert Ullrich Collection 1899 LOCOMOBILE STEAM RUNABOUT Chassis no. 2258 Without reserve

US • 15 Aug 2014

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is an 1899 Locomobile Steam Runabout, a charming example of an early steam car. It has been in the Robert Ullrich Collection since 1991, has been upgraded for reliability, is said to run very well, and is used regularly in steamer tours.

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Condition 

7

The car is presented in largely original cosmetic condition, and it is said to run very well. The motor internals have been upgraded for reliability and the seatback has been restored. Overall solid condition with slight wear visible.

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2258

United States

1899

Auction

£28,765

From the Robert Ullrich Collection 1899 LOCOMOBILE STEAM RUNABOUT Chassis no. 2258 Without reserve

Bonhams • US • 15 Aug 2014

Market Position:

Rare Sale

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Description

2-Cylinder Double-Acting Steam

Engine Approximately 20bhp Sprocket Rear Axle with Chain Drive 4-Wheel Leaf Spring Suspension Rear Band-Type Brakes *A delightful steam buggy from the earliest days of America's automobile industry *A Stanley Steamer in all but name *In the owner's collection for more than 20 years *Properly maintained and operational *Motor internals upgraded for reliability THE LOCOMOBILE STEAM CARS The Locomobile owes its genesis in large part to the Stanley brothers, of steamer fame.

One of Locomobile's co-founders, John Brisben Walker, the publisher and editor of Cosmopolitan magazine, persuaded the Stanleys to sell him their steam car business, which then comprised a single completed car and 199 orders, for the handsome price of $250,000.

Walker then sold a half-interest in the new company for an equal amount to an asphalt millionaire, A.L.

Barber.

According to The Standard Catalog of American Cars , Locomobile took over Stanley's production line at Watertown, ...

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£27,491

Lowest Price (All Time)

£35,238

Median Price (All Time)

£41,269

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