1907 White Model G Steam Touring Car
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Steam powered 19th-century America. Some early car manufacturers used this familiar technology to power their vehicles. The White Company was one of the best. Several well-known Americans purchased White steamers and President Taft included one in the first presidential car fleet. White, unlike other manufacturers of steam cars, shifted to gasoline-powered automobiles. It made its last steamer in 1911.
Steam powered 19th-century America. Some early car manufacturers used this familiar technology to power their vehicles. The White Company was one of the best. Several well-known Americans purchased White steamers and President Taft included one in the first presidential car fleet. White, unlike other manufacturers of steam cars, shifted to gasoline-powered automobiles. It made its last steamer in 1911.
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1907
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
36.520.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Metal
Leather
Brass (Alloy)
Rubber (Material)
Color
Green
Black (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 74 in
Width: 66 in
Length: 189 in
Weight: 3635 lbs
Inscriptions
Plate on rear:: THE WHITE COMPANY / CLEVELAND, O / PATENTS / De. 30, 1890 to Dec. 5, 1905 etc. / No. 4733 Brass hub caps: WHITE Headlights: THE / RUSHMORE / Lens-Mirror / -SEARCHLIGHT- / Man'fd by / RUSHMORE CYNAMO WORKS / PLAINFIELD, N.J., U.S.A.
Specifications
Make & Model: 1907 White Model G steam touring car
Maker: White Company, Cleveland, Ohio
Engine: 2-cylinder compound steam, HP cylinder 3 inch bore x 4.5 inch stroke, LP cylinder 6 inch bore x 4.5 inch stroke, 159 cubic inches
Height: 74 inches
Wheelbase: 115 inches
Width: 66 inches
Overall length: 189 inches
Weight: 3635 pounds
Horsepower: 30
Pounds per horsepower: 121
Price: $3,500
Average 1907 wage: $542
Time you'd work to buy this car: about 6 years, 6 months
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