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£43,700
1901 Milwaukee Racer 6hp Steam Car
UK • 3 Nov 2023
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This is a rare 1901 Milwaukee Racer, a steam-powered car from a short-lived American make. It was restored to its original 1901 design in 2010 and features a new boiler installed in 2019, participating in many London-Brighton Runs.
Condition
7
Based on the description, the car was restored to its original specification in 2010 and has a new boiler installed in 2019 with a fresh safety certificate. It has participated in the London-Brighton Run multiple times, suggesting good mechanical condition. However, the description also mentions that the car was extensively modified at some stage and later restored, indicating some past damage or wear. Considering these factors, a 'Very Good' condition rating seems appropriate.
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BS 8541
United Kingdom
1901
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Description
• Short-lived American make • Unique factory-built racer • Restored to original specification in 2010 • New boiler installed in 2019 • Fresh boiler safety certificate • Many-time London-Brighton Run participant Founded in 1899 by W H Starkweather, Herman Pfiel and W G Smith to build steam-powered cars, the Milwaukee Automobile Company produced its first car in 1900.
Having over estimated the demand for its products, the company was soon declared bankrupt and closed in 1902.
This 'Milwaukee Racer' was built by the company in 1901 for Dr J G Lovell of Chicago having been designed by the company's Chicago agent, Frank P Illsley.
Not merely an adaptation of one of the firm's standard models, this purpose-built racer was exhibited at the first Chicago Auto Show in March 1901.
That same month The Daily Northwestern reported that the company is 'building a machine with a speed of a mile a minute...
It is expected to be the fastest automobile in America, and of its kind, the fastest in th...
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101 New Bond Street, London, Greater London, W1S 1SR, England
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