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£62,815 (Est: £52,457 - £67,445)

1909 Stanley Model R Roadster

United States • 20 Sept 2025 • Lot Lot 33

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1909 Stanley Model R Roadster is a rare example, believed to be one of only four surviving. It has a known California ownership history, was featured in the Horseless Carriage Gazette, and has been shown at Pebble Beach, making it a desirable collector's item despite being a static display.

Condition

7

The car has been restored with some original parts retained. It has been displayed at Pebble Beach twice, suggesting a high level of care, but it's maintained as a static display, indicating it may need some mechanical reconditioning to be fully operational.

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Transmission:

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Chassis No:

5002

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Reg Number:

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RHD/LHD:

RHD

Without Reserve Chassis : 5002 Salesroom Addendum Please note that a new title has recently been processed and should be available shortly following the auction.

Archetypal Stanley Steamer Roadster One of Only Four Known Examples of the Sporting Model R Featured in 1949 Issue of the Horseless Carriage Gazette Known California Ownership History Dating Back to the 1940s Displayed at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® in 1997 and 2014 Twin-Cylinder Double-Acting Steam Engine 20 HP (Rated) Rear-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes Front Solid Axle with Full Elliptic Leaf Springs Rear Live Axle with Full Elliptic Leaf Springs The 1909 Stanley Model R was the direct successor to the high-performance Model H “Gentleman’s Speedy Roadster,” continuing its legacy of advanced design and spirited performance.

Powered by a 20 hp engine and built with lightweight, all-wood construction, the Model R was marketed simply as the “Roadster.” The 1909 catalogue claimed it was “intended for those who wish to ...