Steam Car Collection

Stanley Steamer car, 1906
Stanley Steamer car. This is the 1906 model of the steam-powered car produced by the Stanley Motor Carriage Company, a US company that operated from 1902-1917

Serpollet steam wagon, 1897 (engraving)
5616701 Serpollet steam wagon, 1897 (engraving); (add.info.: Serpollet steam wagon, 1897. Gardner-Serpollet was a French manufacturer of steam-powered cars in the early 20th century)

De Dion-Bouton steam car 1895
5616692 De Dion-Bouton steam car 1895.; (add.info.: De Dion-Bouton was a French automobile manufacturer and railcar manufacturer operating from 1883 to 1932)

Serpollet steam car
5616693 Serpollet steam car; (add.info.: Serpollet steam car 1895. Gardner-Serpollet was a French manufacturer of steam-powered cars in the early 20th century)

Locomobile of American racing driver Joe Tracy, Gordon Bennett Cup, Auvergne, France
Locomobile of American racing driver Joe Tracy competing in the Gordon Bennett Cup, Auvergne, France, 1905. Tracy failed to finish the race

1902 Serpollet Easter Egg steam car at Bexhill. Creator: Unknown
1902 Serpollet Easter Egg steam car at Bexhill

1903 Stanley Steamer on the 2007 London to Brighton run. Creator: Unknown
1903 Stanley Steamer on the 2007 London to Brighton run

1916 Stanley steam car. Creator: Unknown
1916 Stanley steam car

1916 Stanley steam car engine. Creator: Unknown
1916 Stanley steam car engine

Thomas Ricketts steam carriage, 1860 (1956). Rickett, a Birmingham maker of agricultural implements, built a steam-powered plough in 1858

Hubert le Blon, in his Gardner-Serpollet steam car, Nice, 1903. Gardner-Serpollet was a French manufacturer of steam-powered cars in the early 1900s

Leon Serpollet in his Gardner-Serpollet steam car, Nice, 1903. Serpollet set a world land speed record in 1902, driving along the promenade at Nice at 75.06 kmh in a steam-powered car

Serpollet steam wagon 1887
Serpollet steam wagon, 1897. Gardner-Serpollet was a French manufacturer of steam-powered cars in the early 20th century

Serpollet steam car 1895. Gardner-Serpollet was a French manufacturer of steam-powered cars in the early 20th century

Antique illustration of steam car

CM21 7577 Salvesen, steam car
Salvesen, steam car, London to Brighton Veteran Car run, 5th November, 2017, 5th November, 2017, 2017, antique, auto, automobiles, automotive, autos, Bonhams, Brighton, Britain, car, cars, Classic

Traction engine, or steam car, invented by M. Lotz from Nantes

The first steam car tested by the inventor Cugnot, at Arsenal in Paris in 1770

Steam car driving on ordinary roads, built in 1801 by Trevithick and Vivian

Murdocks steam engine of 1784. This model is based on the design by the Scottish engineer William Murdoch (1754-1839). This design was one of the earliest uses of steam on roads

British Steam Car Challenge testing at Thorney Island

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The Stanley Steamer car, first introduced in 1906, revolutionized the automobile industry with its innovative steam-powered engine. This iconic vehicle quickly gained popularity and became a symbol of luxury and elegance. One notable moment in the history of steam cars was when American racing driver Joe Tracy drove his Locomobile at the Gordon Bennett Cup in Auvergne, France. The sheer power and speed of this machine left spectators awestruck. Another remarkable steam car from that era was the 1902 Serpollet Easter Egg. Its unique design captured attention wherever it went, although its creator remains unknown to this day. Similarly, a mysterious figure crafted an extraordinary 1903 Stanley Steamer that participated in the London to Brighton run in 2007. In 1916, another Stanley steam car took center stage with its timeless beauty and unmatched performance. The identity of its creator may be shrouded in mystery like many other masterpieces from that time period. The heart of these magnificent vehicles lies within their engines; intricate creations by unknown geniuses who built them to perfection. One such masterpiece is the powerful engine found inside a 1916 Stanley Steam Car - a true marvel of engineering. However, steam cars did not emerge overnight; they have a rich history dating back to as early as 1860 when Thomas Ricketts created his impressive steam carriage. This invention laid the foundation for future advancements in this field. Steam cars were not limited to just one country or continent; they captivated people worldwide. Hubert le Blon's Gardner-Serpollet steam car made heads turn on the streets of Nice, France in 1903 while Leon Serpollet showcased his own creation during that same year. Even though time has passed since their heyday, antique illustrations serve as reminders of these incredible machines' glory days. They transport us back to an era where innovation knew no bounds and imagination ran wild.