Sold | From the Robert Ullrich Collection 1910 WHITE MODEL O-O 5-PASSENGER TOURING Chassis no. 00306 Engine no. 0167 Without reserve

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From the Robert Ullrich Collection 1910 WHITE MODEL O-O 5-PASSENGER TOURING Chassis no. 00306 Engine no. 0167 Without reserve

United States • 15 Aug 2014

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This 1910 White Model O-O 5-Passenger Touring car is a rare and desirable steam-powered vehicle from the early days of American motoring. It has been owned by a steam enthusiast for over 20 years, properly maintained, and regularly driven, featuring a dark Maroon finish, black leather tufted interior, and innovative dual-condenser steam power system.

Condition

7

The car is described as being in very fine condition throughout, carefully maintained, and regularly driven. This suggests a rating of Excellent (8) or Very Good (7), depending on the level of detail not provided in the description regarding minor imperfections.

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Chassis No:

00306

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2-Cylinder Compound (High/Low) Steam Engine Water-Tube Flash Boiler Approximately 20bhp 2-Speed Transaxle 4-Wheel Leaf Spring Rear Drum Brakes *An important motorcar from the pioneer days of American motoring *Extremely rare and desirable *Owned by a devoted steam enthusiast for over 20 years *Properly maintained *Regularly driven on tours THE WHITE STEAMER White Steamers were manufactured in Cleveland, Ohio, from 1900 until 1910 by the White Motor Company.

Thomas White and William Grout had gone into business as a manufacturer of sewing machines in Massachusetts before the Civil War, later moving the firm to Ohio.

Around 1900, White's sons Rollin, Windsor, and Walter entered the steam automobile industry, producing four automobiles and one truck.

Rollin White had already invented the semi-flash boiler, at that time an important advancement in steam technology.

According to the Standard Catalog of American Cars , the firm had produced 193 vehicles in 1901.

In 1906, White's automob...