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- 1899 Locomobile Runabout - This steam-powered runabout, by Locomobile, was built from designs by twin brothers F.E. and F.O. Stanley. These early vehicles were fast, cheap, and relatively uncomplicated. However, fuel needs, excessive water consumption, and other inherent problems dogged the lightweight steamer. In 1902 Locomobile began production of a gasoline internal combustion engine. The company phased out its steam-powered vehicles in 1904.
- 1899
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1899 Locomobile Runabout
This steam-powered runabout, by Locomobile, was built from designs by twin brothers F.E. and F.O. Stanley. These early vehicles were fast, cheap, and relatively uncomplicated. However, fuel needs, excessive water consumption, and other inherent problems dogged the lightweight steamer. In 1902 Locomobile began production of a gasoline internal combustion engine. The company phased out its steam-powered vehicles in 1904.
- "The Stanley System of the Locomobile" circa 1900 - This cutaway diagram reveals the inner workings of an early steam-powered Locomobile. The vehicle packed a water tank, boiler, two-cylinder steam engine, and fuel supply under the seat of the automobile.
- circa 1900
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"The Stanley System of the Locomobile" circa 1900
This cutaway diagram reveals the inner workings of an early steam-powered Locomobile. The vehicle packed a water tank, boiler, two-cylinder steam engine, and fuel supply under the seat of the automobile.
- 1906 Locomobile "Old 16" Race Car - In 1908, driver George Robertson and mechanician Glenn Ethridge took this car to victory in the Vanderbilt Cup, America's first great automobile race. It marked the first time an American-built car won a major international road-circuit race. The Locomobile competed while wearing number 16, and it's been known as "Old 16" ever since.
- 1906
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1906 Locomobile "Old 16" Race Car
In 1908, driver George Robertson and mechanician Glenn Ethridge took this car to victory in the Vanderbilt Cup, America's first great automobile race. It marked the first time an American-built car won a major international road-circuit race. The Locomobile competed while wearing number 16, and it's been known as "Old 16" ever since.
- Newton's Garage and Locomobile Tow Truck, Lake Ronkonkoma, New York, 1915-1925 -
- 1915-1925
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Newton's Garage and Locomobile Tow Truck, Lake Ronkonkoma, New York, 1915-1925
- Paperweight Commemorating the 1908 Victory of the Locomobile Company at the Vanderbilt Cup Races - The Vanderbilt Cup, held from 1904 to 1916, was America's first internationally prominent automobile race. European-built cars dominated the competition until 1908, when Connecticut-built Locomobile "Old 16" won with driver George Robertson. The victory was a milestone for America's automotive industry, proving that cars manufactured in the United States were every bit as good as their foreign rivals.
- 1908
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Paperweight Commemorating the 1908 Victory of the Locomobile Company at the Vanderbilt Cup Races
The Vanderbilt Cup, held from 1904 to 1916, was America's first internationally prominent automobile race. European-built cars dominated the competition until 1908, when Connecticut-built Locomobile "Old 16" won with driver George Robertson. The victory was a milestone for America's automotive industry, proving that cars manufactured in the United States were every bit as good as their foreign rivals.